Garden Gypsy was the first step towards Anois Wellness and was founded by Siona Glasson in 2007 and registered in 2008.

Siona has education, knowledge and experience in many professions including herbal medicine, mineral therapy, nutrition, pharmacy. hospitality, accounting, sales and social work (check out her credentials below!). She has travelled to 12 different countries across the globe, experienced many cultures and is a kind-hearted individual. Her love of aromatherapy, herbs, chemistry, culture, philosophy and a strong desire to help people led her into the industry to make natural skin care for ailments her customers suffered. Her range is focused on relief from irritating ailments, rather than improving beauty.

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Pain and suffering can appear in many forms, including skin-related disorders. With a limited range of natural options available on the open market, Siona has strived to fill these gaps. She began by attending regular markets across the city and country areas, and attending country shows and annual fairs. In 2013 Siona was in a serious car accident which set her back 12 months. With chronic pain on a daily basis, she manages it with regular treatment and an anti-inflammatory diet to maintain good health. In 2017 Siona gave birth to her beautiful daughter and began motherhood as a single mother whilst still running a business. 

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In 2018 Garden Gypsy became a registered trademark of Australia and in 2019 Siona began stocking products in Foodland supermarkets across SA. On 16th July 2019, Garden Gypsy opened their first shop front, a "Herb & Oil Shoppe" in Royal Park. In March 2020, she released the increasingly popular baby range. As COVID-19 started to affect supply of various hygiene goods, Siona quickly jumped to the rescue and began to manufacture "Alcohol Rub" and was able to supply Foodland and other independent outlets, reaching as far as Millicent and Wudinna. She reached out to Trade Minister Simon Birmingham for assistance to speed up the process to access ethanol within SA. With the packaging industry being affected by COVID, packaging was limited, so Siona set up a "refill station" at the Shoppe, so people could bring their own packaging and still be able to access a sanitizer. She was also featured in the Advertiser newspaper for this innovation.

With an ever increasing range of products, services and expertise on offer, Siona branched out and set up the company - Anois Wellness Pty Ltd - in September 2020. Anois Wellness is now the perfect health hub for anyone seeking to find natural alternatives to reach their health and wellness goals. Garden Gypsy is trademarked with IP Australia and is now a brand name under the banner of Anois Wellness Pty Ltd. 

In October 2020, Siona also released a product called Aloe Vera Nappy Spray which is a world first introduced to child care centres across Australia. Not only did she make it extremely competitive in price, it has been extensively tested, researched and developed. It is more than just a product, it is a tool for health, well-being and environment. We are currently in the process of introducing it to child care centres which we know will take some time to catch on. Currently, New South Wales are the leaders in this revolution and are not only happy with the results, but amazed that such a simple tool can have such a profound impact in their centres. 

In July 2022, Siona ended her lease at Royal Park due to an expectant child. She now operates from two locations - Port Adelaide and Parafield Gardens - so that her clients are still able to access her easily. She has branched out further again and provides wholesale herbs to boutique businesses and at the end of 2022 was awarded 3 medals for herbal teas in different categories. The Heart Chakra Tea won a GOLD medal, and both Sleep Tea and Sage and Spearmint Tea won Bronze medals at the Golden Leaf Awards 2022, and won another 5 medals (3 bronze, 1 silver, 1 gold) in 2023.

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In May 2023 we have been happy to announce the award of BEST HOLISTIC WELLNESS BRAND - Australia 2023 voted by prodigious LUXlife Magazine.