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I teach midlife women how to reconnect with themselves through personalized + practical self-care programs rooted in Yogic science, Ayurvedic medicine, and evidence-based western medicine.
Many of us have outsourced our health and wellbeing to others. Yet we have so much more power over ourselves and our experiences than we may think.
Ask me how I know ...
My story
A trauma-sensitive Yoga therapist, meditation teacher, Fulbright scholar, and artist, I have all the education this and in-depth training that.
Yet, my sincerity and lived experiences are my greatest assets to support you:
Experiencing grief, trauma, major weight loss, health challenges, career pivots, several life-changing diagnoses in my 40s, and now perimenopause, I deeply understand the question "Who am I?"
I've struggled with obesity, disordered eating, anxiety and major depression, digestive challenges, migraine, and vertigo, and I live with a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. My highly attuned nervous system has affected nearly every aspect of my life.
As a child, if a fork dropped on the floor I'd scream in pain, cover my ears, and rock back and forth in a dark room for hours just to try to self-soothe. I thought I was profoundly broken, flawed. (I'm convinced leaf blowers are indeed the devil, by the way.)
At one point I was taking 13 different medications prescribed by several teams of medical providers, none of whom coordinated my care.
I know what it feels like to be treated like a patient whose broken parts need fixing, rather than a whole person to help heal.
SO I BECAME MY OWN BEST HEALER.
I learned how to trust myself, and how to listen to my symptoms as messengers rather than annoyances. There is so much wisdom available to us when we get quiet and listen.
I began reconnecting the parts of myself I abandoned, discarded, and rejected. I learned how to care for myself based on the season, time of day, stage of life, and what my body is communicating: physically, energetically, emotionally, intuitively, and spiritually.
And I've never felt more at peace within myself than I do today.
Self-care isn't a luxury, it's survival.
My sacred work in the world is to know my own suffering, so I can help you transform yours.
my approach
My approach is trauma-sensitive, contemplative, and inclusive for people with diverse bodies, abilities, and backgrounds.
Balancing esoteric, ancient wisdom and evidence-based practices rooted in modern western science, my offerings are designed to meet you where you're at, and help you get to where you want to go.
While I specialize in crafting personalized 1:1 and small group programs for women navigating life transitions, my interests and training include a wide range of populations and challenges.
other things that make me human
→ I'm also a textile artist and clothing designer under my own label, Lake Elinor. Several times a year, I participate in 4-day national shows with 50,000 attendees. There's no way I possibly do this if it weren't for my self-care practices.
→ I have had to learn to inhabit a body - and world - that felt awkward and unfamiliar after my healthy 80-pound weight loss. I learned how to move my body more, paying conscious attention to what and how I eat. It's a lifelong practice.
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