Teaching + Healing

Integrative Embodied Resilience for Trauma

I am an artist.

And…I am also an experienced teacher & healing practitioner focused on integrative embodied resilience for trauma.

When working privately with individuals, I lean on the wisdom of each person’s unique constitution to support them in the flowering of their true nature. Together we build somatic resources, understand the impact of trauma on our bodies, release stress, and integrate new understandings of ourselves into our lives and relationships.

I also share this work within communities through social practice & education.

If working together interests you, please reach out to me here.

I am also building online resources, please take a look below.

Body Poetry Space

Body Poetry Space is a Self-Healing Online Sanctuary designed for Sensitive, Courageous, and Creative people. I ask for a small investment of $27 per month to access a reservoir of offerings including Sift Dance Practices, Yoga, Breath & Meditation, Qigong, Heart Talks, and Herbal Medicine Support. What makes this space unique is that all the work is rooted in trauma resilience. I am very excited to be building this resource!

Alternative & Holistic Counseling Services

I have been working privately with individuals as an Alternative & Holistic Counselor since 2012. It is my most treasured act of service. I recently completed an MFA and am in the process of welcoming new students/clients into my practice for online sessions. If you or someone you love is suffering from the impacts of trauma, I may be a helpful resource.

"You were a guiding light for my budding practice and a nurturing influence for my seeking soul and mind. You made me look at myself and helped me have a greater appreciation of who I am. In my time with you I've learned to forgive myself along with others. I've become aware of enjoying 'this moment' and how to savor it without looking to the past or future as being better. Thank you isn't a big enough word for all you've done for me."

 

A.L.

  • BFA in Dance & Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts

  • MFA in Art & Regenerative Culture from University of New Mexico

  • 500HR Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher & Yoga School Founder with Yoga Alliance

  • Mentorship in Hatha Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, & Meditation with Jeremy Wolf

  • Mentorship in Zen & Mindfulness with Gurupriya Beth Sanchez & Plum Village

  • Practitioner Training in Ayurvedic Herbalism & Vedic Counseling with Dr. David Frawley

  • Practitioner Training in Herbal Medicine for Women's Health with Dr. Aviva Romm

  • Practitioner Training in Body Mind Psychotherapy & Embodiment with Susan Aposhyan

  • Practitioner Training in Integrative Somatic Trauma Healing with Embody Lab

  • Practitioner Training in Daoist Cultivation Arts & Chinese Medicine with Mimi Kuo Deemer, Tias & Surya Little, Yoshi Nakano, Mike Ninomiya, & Peter Deadman

Education