The owner of a new age health clinic where a mother died during an alleged magic mushroom trip remains the target of relentless abuse.
Rachael Dixon, 53, became seriously ill and later died of a suspected heart attack after allegedly drinking a mushroom tonic at Soul Barn in Clunes, near Ballarat, in western Victoria, about 12am on April 13. .
Soul Barn Wellbeing Center founder Michelle Mullins issued a statement saying a private event was taking place at the clinic at the time and the venue was rented to outside companies and facilitators.
Almost a month after the tragedy, Ms Mullins continues to receive relentless abuse and harassment from both online and in-person trolls.
Soul Barn Wellbeing Center founder Michelle Mullins (pictured) said the amount of abuse and harassment she is receiving following the tragedy has become “overwhelming”.
Rachael Dixon, 53, died amid speculation she consumed a drink containing magic mushrooms while on a health retreat at Clunes’ Soul Barn near Ballarat in western Victoria.
“The level of harassment has been overwhelming,” she told Nine Entertainment.
‘I appreciate that there are answers that people are looking for. To some extent, we all want answers, but everyone wants them from me and I just don’t have them.
“I wasn’t there, I was at home in bed.”
Mullins said she had even been harassed despite her efforts to distance herself.
“I’ve been very conscious of not saying anything to anyone because they’re devastated,” the business owner said.
“But there are also so many things happening to me, my son and my family that are terrifying, and it has been very difficult to understand why I am now the target.”
It comes just weeks after Ms Mullins was attacked by trolls after she released a statement to refute speculation that she had been running the clinic at the time.
“I guess that’s the risk of renting your premises, your reputation,” one person wrote.
“It is still your responsibility to hire your professionals if it is your business.”
In his statement, Mullins said none of his usual therapists, staff or facilitators were present when the tragedy occurred under the roof of his store.
“There are no words to express the deep pain and shock we feel here at Soul following the tragic incident that occurred on April 13,” the statement read.
“The event that took place on April 13 was a private event and those who facilitated it do not work for or represent Soul Barn in any way.”
Melbourne’s mother died while on retreat at Soul Barn in Clunes (interior shown in photo)
It comes just weeks after Ms Mullins was attacked by trolls after she posted a statement (pictured) to refute speculation that she had been running the clinic at the time.
Ms Dixon became seriously ill and later died of a suspected heart attack after allegedly drinking a mushroom tonic at Soul Barn.
Two other people were hospitalized but have since been discharged.
It is publicly unknown which of Soul Barn’s customers actually led the retreat.
Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Ms Mullins had anything to do with the tragic Soul Barn-related death.
Police are understood to be concerned Ms Dixon may have consumed magic mushrooms before her death.
Her son, Matthew Mountain, posted a heartfelt tribute to his mother on social media.
‘To the most loving and caring person I have ever met. I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for me and all the support you gave me. Words can’t even describe how much I will miss you, I hope. “I could give you one last hug,” she wrote.
‘I love you infinitely, mom.’
Rachael Dixon’s son paid tribute to his mother on social media following her tragic death
