Meet the Founder

Whitney's story

I had reached the point of burn out. I would wake up feeling already exhausted. I would struggle to focus. I was battling with unexplained fatigue and struggling to get through the days.

Eventually I found out that my magnesium levels were low.

I was surprised. I thought I had a healthy diet and that I looked after my body. After doing some research, I realised that what I was experiencing was not uncommon.

As an environmental scientist I understood that modern agricultural practices were depleting our soils of nutrients. Less minerals in the soil means less minerals in our vegetables, fruits and grains. I was shocked to understand how it was directly impacting me.

I tried many different brands of magnesium spray and didn't like any. Either they were too irritating to my skin, or they left a sticky residue. So I sought out to create my own.

I created Calmist ('Calm-mist'), a high-quality formulation that effectively delivers the right amount of magnesium that your body needs and that left no sticky residue.

I began regularly using Calmist magnesium spray before bed and finally my sleep started to improve.

However, I knew that a magnesium spray would not solve all my problems. I needed a systematic approach, a reset of my habits and a lifestyle change in order to prioritise rest and to never reach the point of burnout ever again.

I focussed on getting into a good bedtime routine, learnt about regulating my nervous system, and prioritised where I spent my time and energy. I learnt how to continue moving towards my big goals in life without sacrificing my health along the way.

I created Calmist to share what I have learnt and what I have created with others. My goal is to create a community of people who are dedicated to their wellbeing first.

Thank you for being here. Welcome to the Calmist community.

Whitney Nelson Founder of Calmist