MY INTENTION:
To create products and hold spaces which empower, heal, connect and re-ignite the flame within us all.
Hi, I'm Madeleine,
I am based in Oxfordshire with my husband and two kiddos.
In 2016 I decided to create candles which could hold energy and release them into our spaces. I worked with nature, essential oils and crystals. For 8 years they acted as the gateway and the bridge between the physical and the energetic world for hundreds of people around the world. Bringing beautiful energy into their spaces.
In April 2025 I made the decision to retire my beautiful candles, focusing on gateways and energetic portals in other ways. Hosting women's circles, retreats, meditation and energetic healings.
It's safe to say that looking back on my path so far it was pretty clear I'd end up doing something in the spiritual realm, weaving in my love of creativity (it's seems clear now I'm doing it, it's not always been so clear!). I've been consciously part of the spiritual world now for 20 years. I've dipped in and out but I've always come back to it stronger each time.
So, how did the business start and WHY ON EARTH is it called HOOF & PAW!?
THE STORY
In 2016 I was a single lady, left London and jumped on a plane with a one way ticket to Australia. I had absolutely no plan in place! It wasn't until I was on the plane (after selling all my furniture, my car and leaving my job and friends) that I wondered what a mad (or not so) plan it was. Very quickly everything just fell into place.
HOOF & PAW was inspired by this trip to Australia which led to so much love on so many levels. That decision to leave London not only led to starting the business but it also led me to meet my husband and now, we have two beautiful children together. Australia has a lot to answer for ;)
I instantly fell in love with the energy in Australia and I longed to be able to package it up and take it home. So, I set about creating a completely natural product with essential oils which could not only capture positive energy but have the ability to release it into our spaces. It took about nine months and with lots and lots of testing, I launched in 2017.
My overall aim was (and still is) to spread a little bit of love and light into the world, one candle at a time and create a beautiful butterfly effect.
THE NAME
I get asked this question all the time, why HOOF & PAW? It's is all in the name of love, light and magic.
I met my now husband, Chris just three days before flying to Australia with that one way ticket.
We spoke every day with the determination to make it work. All topics were covered, including the well known topic of..'If you could be any animal what would you be?....'
I chose a Unicorn and Chris chose a Wolf. In these new forms we'd have to walk hoof in paw, no hand holding!
A few months later Chris surprised me with two certificates. He had bought two stars. He named one HOOF and the other PAW and told me "no matter where we are in the world, no matter how lonely or far apart, just look up into the stars and know I'm always with you"
The idea for the candles and business was already well on the way and by that point and a name was needed. A name which stood the test of time so...
...you could say the name was written in the stars!
These beautiful stars will always be looking over us, always together, magical and filled with light and love.
These are the values of my business. Connection and magic filled with love and light. They carry through to all I do, my candles (2017-2025), my circles, retreats and healing.
BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Winchester School of Art, UK
6 Years in Art, Sales & Events Industry
8 Years Entrepreneur with HOOF & PAW
Certified Reiki and Energy Healer
Advanced Protection and Clearing Course
Chakra and Aura Healing Diploma
Crystal Healing Diploma
^ These are just the fun bits but the most important - Leaning on life experience, listening to my intuition, having compassion, the ability to hold space and stand by my values and ethics. For many healers and creatives, background and qualification comes secondary.
To work with me I offer 1-2-1 distance reiki and energy healing, intimate women's circles and retreats.
Any questions at all. let me know :)
Madeleine x