My Story


Family Mental Health Specialist and Mindfulness Educator
Founder | Lawyer | Mother of 3 Children

Hello! I’m Heide, a proud mother of three wonderful children. Originally from Hong Kong, I grew up in Canada, the USA, and the UK, and I’m married to a loving husband from Brazil and the UK.

As a lawyer and full-time working parent, I understand the challenges of balancing family and work in the fast-paced environment of Hong Kong. My diverse cultural experiences have deepened my appreciation for various upbringings.

After becoming a mother, I faced the struggles of finding balance and often dealt with mom guilt. This led to impatience and the unintentional repetition of generational patterns, impacting my relationships with my children and husband.

Motivated for change, I embarked on a journey of personal growth, training in positive psychology, child development, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. By cultivating inner calm and resilience, I’ve adopted effective tools to manage parental stress and foster healthy connections with my children.

This transformation has brought peace and cooperation at home, and my children now practice the mindfulness and emotional regulation tools I model for them.

Inspired by my journey, I founded LuminaMinds, a space dedicated to family mental health. Our mission is to empower families through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology.

At LuminaMinds, we support individuals and families on their transformative journeys through our practical tools, evidence-based techniques, and compassionate guidance. Whether you're a parent seeking support, a child navigating growing pains, or a family yearning for harmony, LuminaMinds is here to help create lasting positive change together.

Education and Training

Masters of Social Sciences in Counselling
Hong Kong University (in progress)

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) Teachers Training

University of Oxford

Mindfulness in the Workplace Teachers Training
University of Oxford

Method Eline Snel Mindfulness for Children Trainer
The International Academy for Mindful Teaching

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health
Stanford University

Positive Psychology & Evidence-Based Transformative Practice
UC Berkeley

Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T)
Gordon Training International

Mindful Parenting Teachers Training
Hunter Clarke-fields, Mindful Mama Mentor

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life 8-Weeks training
Ralitsa Mindfulness

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8-Weeks training 
International School of Mindfulness 

Women’s Leadership Development Programme
University of Oxford SAID Business School

Master of Laws (LL.M)
 
Duke University

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 
Durham University

Attorney and Counselor at Law
New York, U.S.A.