About

Over the last few years I have spent  time in beautiful but cold Ngunnawal/Ngambri country and in March of ’23 my family and I have followed the sun to Meanjin.

Applying the lived experiences and the spirit I depict above; I also draw upon three tertiary qualifications in human health and behavior and my professional journey that spans over seven transformative years of practice, supervision and dedicated training.

Hi, I'm Darren

In 2022 I founded Lion Wellness driven by a deeply personal commitment and a profound calling to provide support and guidance to men, families, and communities who are traversing the hardships of human suffering.

Lion Wellness reflects my belief that we must depart our comfort zone and face the darkness within and without in order to cultivate wellness in our lives. Employing the courage, heart and commitment of the lion, to experience healing and sustenance that I compare to the Pacific Ocean that birthed and sustained my ancestors. 

I am an Indian and Fijian man born in Aotearoa. I am a proud son, older brother, father of three and partner to a Queen. My parents hope and dreams led us to settle on Dharrug country, Western Sydney; Where I faced many of the struggles common among migrant families. Witnessing trials faced by family as well as men I called my brothers, not bound by blood, but rather by code and shared life experience, I felt called by way of cultural obligation, to do something.

I am an Indian and Fijian man born in Aotearoa.  My family’s hope and dreams led us to settle on Dharrug country, Western Sydney; Where I faced many of the struggles common among migrant families. Witnessing trials faced by family as well as men I called my brothers, not bound by blood, but rather by code and shared life experience, I felt called by way of cultural obligation, to do something.

These personal encounters form the heartbeat of Lion Wellness, infusing every therapeutic interaction with understanding and an unwavering dedication to creating positive change—one person, one family at a time.

Culture and philosophy

CULTURE

Rooted in a rich blend of cultures from the Pacific Island and Indian heritage, Lion Wellness honors diverse cultural ties, fostering a space for remembering, recovery and reclamation.

COURAGE

Courage embodies the empowering journey of reclaiming personal power within life’s context, reflecting resilience and determination rooted in cultural significance.

UNITY

Lion Wellness thrives on unity—forging genuine connections and nurturing a collective spirit that propels us to make a meaningful impact. United we stand, divided we fall.

Kind words from past customers

REMEMBER. RECLAIM. RECOVER.