About Us

Our name combines illumination, bringing clarity and understanding, with the noble tradition of knighthood, which embodies protection, guidance, and unwavering support.

For us knighthood is reimagined through the powerful lens of feminine wisdom and maternal care. We transform these ancient principles into a modern commitment to nurture, empower, and illuminate paths forward.

The journey of transformation

Motherhood is a metamorphosis of vulnerability and strength. We witness this at birth, in midnight comforts, fierce advocacy, and quiet decisions that shape generations.

For mothers, who often bear the heaviest parental responsibility, the emotional landscape ranges from joy to doubt. When parents feel overwhelmed, family connections strain, affecting wellbeing across generations.

We believe mothers are lighthouses - steady, illuminating presences. By empowering mothers to trust their instincts and embrace their wisdom, we're building a future of stronger family bonds.

Founded by mother-daughters team, Illumiknight transforms the motherhood journey into opportunities for growth. We blend timeless wisdom with modern solutions, offering research-backed guidance for today's mothers.

  • Annabelle Knight

    Mother of four, grandmother of ten, educational leader, Positive Psychology Practitioner,  Leadership and Wellbeing Consultant and Coach.

    With decades in education and leadership, including roles as Head of Junior School and Associate Head (K-12) at St Michael's Grammar School, I've witnessed firsthand the intricate balance of career and parenthood. My approach is deeply influenced by studies at Reggio Emilia in Italy, where I embraced the view of children as capable protagonists in their learning journey. This perspective, combined with my Master of Positive Psychology, has shaped my understanding of how family wellbeing and leadership intersect.

    Through Illumiknight, I offer guidance drawn from both professional expertise and personal experience, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where mothers can embrace their journey authentically – because presence, not perfection, is what truly matters.

  • Victoria Deague (née Knight)

    Mother of four, Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Instructor, and maternal wellness advocate

    My journey combines professional expertise as a physiotherapist across acute, community, and private practice settings with the transformative experience of becoming a mother in 2016. This blend of clinical knowledge and personal experience ignited my passion for supporting others through matrescence – the profound journey into motherhood.

    My approach is shaped by personal experience of the vital role that strong support systems play during vulnerable moments of motherhood. 

    Through Illumiknight, I focus on birth preparation, breastfeeding support, infant sleep, and maternal wellness, creating a space where mothers can wonder together with respect and compassion.

  • Charlotte Paine (née Knight)

    Mother, Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Instructor and maternal wellness advocate

    My professional journey in physiotherapy spans acute hospital care, private practice, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, always driven by a deep passion for empowering others in their wellness journey. As an aunt to nine and experiencing motherhood for the first time myself, it has shown me how important it is to invest in mothers throughout their matresence journey.

    At Illumiknight, I combine my clinical expertise with a deeply personal understanding of the maternal journey. My focus is on creating individualised support that acknowledges each woman's unique path to motherhood. I'm committed to building a safe, nurturing community where women feel empowered to ask questions, share experiences, and access the support they need throughout their parenting journey.