hi, i’m stacey! welcome :-)

I’m a certified astrologer,

QOYA feminine movement facilitator,

classically trained percussionist,

drum teacher of 20+ years,

mother of homeschooling daughters

and a perpetual student of life!

who i HELP.

I help modern women with full lives who may be:

  • living too much from their masculine

  • over-doing in caring for others

  • feeling burnt-out or unsexy

  • overwhelmed

  • disconnected from themselves

  • lacking in spark

  • unsure of their next steps

  • wanting more from life, but not quite sure what?

  • Those who are now ready to prioritize themselves, embody their feminine sensuality, power and authenticity!


    I specialise in helping you customise simple, grounded practices, so you can truly honour your own unique rhythms and authentic femininity everyday. Services include online & in-person astrology readings, workshops, classes, events in embodied movement, drumming and other inspired experiences to support who you really are and the life you want to live.

    I am passionate about sharing what has helped transform my own life, by teaching feminine embodiment and self-care, through the sacred modalities of RHYTHM and ritual. These simple and fun practices can be integrated into your busy life to find balance and your unique, authentic feminine rhythm (without necessarily adding more to the to-do list!)



“You can’t not be powerful with a drum in your hand.”

-Stacey Smart

my story.

When I started high school, they didn’t offer my first musical instrument of choice, so I was given percussion and drum lessons instead. I always say the drum chose me and not the other way around! When I finished high school I had no idea what to do with my life, so decided to study music at university and see where it took me. Ultimately, I didn’t know where I was headed, so it was a meandering path of doing what was expected of me and escaping equally through disembodied workaholism and partying.

This was also around the time I discovered astrology and began to understand that my chameleon-like tendencies were a genuine part of who I innately was. I soon found astrology was not only an amazing tool to better understand the enigma of myself, but others too.

For almost 25 years, I then taught drums and percussion in schools, performing professionally, from pub gigs with rock bands, touring internationally with classical orchestras and playing with African drumming groups, to more recently facilitating drum circles and workshops at festivals and retreats.

Drum circle facilitation at a yoga festival in 2019.

After the birth of my second daughter and returning to percussion teaching as a part time solo parent, despite ‘having it all’, life felt exhausting, unfulfilled and joyless. I was always pushing through tiredness, experiencing adrenal fatigue and constantly getting sick. And I knew something had to change.

Before even knowing who she was, I heard the voice of the dark goddess shouting at me “Enough!! You cannot live like this!”

This awakening of the sacred feminine within began the journey of following my soul, introducing self-care rituals, immersing myself in Qoya feminine movement, attending women’s circles and embodying goddess archetypes through experiential astrology work. The birthing of my own medicine drums initiated my voice, connected me with my ancestors and the spiritual path of drumming, which further activated my ongoing personal healing. I’m now passionate about helping women to become empowered in their own lives through myriad modalities of sacred rhythm!

 

qualifications / PD.

  • Bachelor of Music (Performance Major in Classical Percussion) - Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

  • Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Music) - Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley

  • Senior Teacher (Instrumental Music School Services - WA Education Department)

  • Western Australia’s first certified QOYA feminine movement Teacher

  • Natal Astrology Chart Reading Certification from Astro Butterfly Wings PRO

  • Further astrology training, primal experiential astrology workshops and completing Masterclasses in Asteroid Astrology with Daniel Sowelu

  • Drum Circle Playshop Facilitation 3 Day Training live with Arthur Hull - Village Music Circles

  • Intensive archetypal goddess embodiment retreats and workshops with Sabrina Lynn of Rewilding for Women

  • ‘Breath of the Beloved’ Sound Healing Training with Jane Elworthy

  • Kuan Yin Transmission™ program devoted to Divine Feminine Enlightenment with Alana Fairchild

  • Healing Drum Circle Facilitation Training with Christine Stevens

  • Obliss and Epic Lovers courses with Layla Martin

What does it mean for you to teach Qoya?

Teaching Qoya is part of my soul path, and all the synchronicity and blessings that have supported me in doing this is just an affirmation of this truth. To share with others what has brought me so much joy, life, creativity, fun, and energy is simply a divine gift! It still amazes me that Qoya is this perfect package of everything I love in one place, and the unfolding of the magic never seems to end!” - Stacey Smart

“You have absolutely changed my life, being able to come to such a safe and inclusive space was exactly what I needed. Thank you so so so so much!!! You helped me find myself 💜💜💜💜”.

-Annalise, Qoya attendee

 
 

In-person & ONLINE options.

My 1-1 consultations are held in Dunsborough, in beautiful Wardandi country, South West of Western Australia.

Can’t make it in-person? No worries – you can opt for your session to be online via Zoom (or even over the phone if you prefer.)

 
 

Book now.

All services and upcoming group classes are below.