Helen Zee’s journey from the world of science and pharmaceuticals to Tantra and women’s mysteries has shaped her unique approach to intimacy, relationships, and personal empowerment. In this interview for Mystic Mag, she shares how she helps individuals and couples overcome barriers to deeper connection, embrace their sexuality with confidence, and integrate spirituality into their personal growth. From transforming unsatisfying relationships to preconception health planning, Helen offers insights that bridge the gap between science, embodiment, and the sacred.
How did your journey from science and pharmaceuticals to Tantra and women’s mysteries shape your approach to intimacy and relationships?
I have always been a curious lover of love—navigating relationships through both a conscientious and deeply inquisitive lens. My early years in the pharmaceutical industry were grounded in structure, precision, and evidence-based practice. At the same time, I was newly married, embracing a more traditional approach to intimacy and connection. Love, then, was about partnership, family, and shared responsibilities.
But when I stepped into the world of Tantra and women’s mysteries, an entirely new dimension of intimacy unfolded. I discovered the art of true presence, the profound intelligence of the body, and the power of deep self-connection. Tantra wasn’t just about relationships—it was about In-To-Me-I-See—the real work of intimacy, which begins within.
This shift transformed my approach to guiding others. Through a somatic lens, I help people experience intimacy as a felt, embodied practice—one that starts with cultivating a deeper connection to themselves. Because the quality of love we experience with another is only ever a reflection of how intimately we know ourselves.
What are some common blocks people face in embracing their sexuality, and how do you help them move past these limitations?
Sexuality is a deeply personal and often complex terrain, shaped by past experiences, emotional imprints, and societal conditioning. Many people carry unresolved relationship grievances that shadow their current intimacy. Others struggle with mismatched libidos, the long hiatus from desire after children and career demands, or the weight of fertility struggles that turn intimacy into a task rather than a pleasure. Conditions like vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, or the echoes of past trauma—sexual, emotional, or psychological—can create barriers that feel insurmountable.
Healing begins with a safe space to unravel these limitations. Through a blend of talk therapy and somatic practices, I guide individuals and couples beyond the mental narratives that keep them stuck. Using breathwork, bodywork, and deep listening, we create new neural pathways—allowing the body to feel safety, pleasure, and reconnection. This isn’t just about rewiring the mind; it’s about restoring a sense of trust and aliveness in the body. Sexuality isn’t something to be performed—it’s something to be embodied, honored, and reclaimed.
How do you guide individuals and couples in transforming unsatisfying relationships into a source of empowerment and deeper connection?
Guiding individuals and couples toward fulfilling, empowered relationships is the most rewarding role I hold. With deep reverence, we peel back the layers—exploring attachment styles, uncovering unconscious patterns, and introducing new relational skills. But this isn’t just theory; transformation happens in real time.
In sessions, couples engage in guided connection practices, experiencing their responses firsthand. I witness them as they reflect on what they feel, how they react, and what’s truly possible. The magic lies in embodied learning—not just discussing change, but feeling it unfold. Individuals step into their future selves in that moment, sensing what deeper love and secure connection can be.
Beyond the session, I provide home-play practices, email support, and follow-up calls to ensure integration. This work isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about reshaping intimacy into a living, breathing experience of love, trust, and expansion.
What role does preconception health planning play in preparing the body for a healthy pregnancy, and how do you support clients on this journey?
Preconception health is a cornerstone of fertility, supported by both medical and complementary health professionals. The well-being of both parents shapes the health of their future child, influencing gene expression and long-term vitality. While taking a prenatal vitamin is widely accepted, true nourishment begins with whole, nutrient-dense foods, stress management, and optimizing overall health—so the journey to parenthood is one of joy, not just preparation.
I offer comprehensive consultations that go beyond the basics. We explore lifestyle factors, menstrual health as the fifth vital sign, and male fertility—recognizing that sperm quality directly impacts placenta formation, miscarriage risk, and the baby’s health. We also examine sexual health, dietary habits, and past medical history, providing a whole-person approach tailored to each individual.
With my background as a Lifestyle Trainer at Monash IVF, I bridge the gap between medical and holistic wisdom. Through my private practice, fertility retreats, and the Australian Fertility Expo, I collaborate with top medical and integrative specialists to bring the best of both worlds to my clients—ensuring they feel empowered, prepared, and deeply supported on their journey to conception.
How do spirituality and sexuality intersect in your work, and why is embracing both essential for personal growth and fulfillment?
We are whole beings—spirit having a human experience. To embrace only one aspect while rejecting the other is to live a fragmented life, always seeking something just beyond reach. It’s like hearing only one half of a symphony and wondering why the music feels incomplete.
Sexuality and spirituality are not separate; they are different expressions of the same life force. There’s a reason so many people exclaim “Oh my God” in moments of ecstatic pleasure—because in those peak experiences, we dissolve into something greater than ourselves, only to land fully back in our bodies, alive and awakened.
Our very existence is born from the sacred union of egg and sperm—the primal dance of creation. It is the miracle of life itself. When we integrate our sexuality with our spiritual nature, we feel whole, deeply connected to ourselves and the natural world. Unlike humans, birds don’t question their instinct to build a nest and bring forth new life. Trees don’t hesitate to bloom in the spring. Yet, as humans, we have spent centuries compartmentalizing these essential parts of ourselves.
When we reclaim this union, we step into our full vitality—a life of pleasure, purpose, and profound connection. It is not just about intimacy with another, but intimacy with life itself.
