How long have you been doing what you do, and how did you become a Whole Health Intuitive Coach/Consultant & Mind Body Medicine Practitioner?
The best way to explain would be to share with you some defining moments and some super short versions of “incredible healing stories”, that leave me no question as to why I am here today doing what I do - coaching people like you on exactly how, and what to do to best recover from and cope with Emotional/Spiritual or Physical Health pain or Crisis, and powerfully move forward through, life often better than before.
I was 2 years old when I had my “first” experience with healing. I watched; my Dad become suddenly sick with Cancer and be given a death sentence of 3 months, at 8 years old, my brother given last rights from severe internal bleeding, at 40, my mom fractured her cervical vertebrae, and had a spinal cord hemorrhage - she was told she’d never never feed herself again, let alone walk, and I myself at 22, was told I’d likely never see my daughter grow up. Dad lived another 40 years, my brother is alive and well, my mom fed herself AND walked within a month, and I’m obviously still here!
I believe this began my “knowing” that I would end up in some form of Health Care, though as a teen, I thought it would be as an M.D. or Nurse. This all changed in my late teens when I began managing my own health care. My questions were never answered to my satisfaction if at all. “Why did I get sick, how could I have prevented it? What are my alternative options to prescription drugs? Is this or that surgery really necessary?” There was little if any prevention, no getting to the root cause, and only treating the symptoms. Now being confused and second guessing my choice, I temporarily began working administratively in Psych/Medical facilities. At 30 years old now, THIS wasn’t enough...I became burned out, depressed and angry and constantly sick. I was literally screaming to the Heavens “WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?” Weeks later I stumbled on an ad for a Natural Health College ...then began my educational journey, this led me to bodywork, energy work, and Mind/Body Medicine.
As mentioned previously - I was 22, in the ER with a collapsed lung, and a procedure was necessary immediately. A tube the size of my thumb needed to be placed in my chest, inserted under my left breast and had to reach up to my collarbone. They couldn’t give anesthesia or meds for pain! With a team of 6 waiting to restrain every limb, the Doctor rushes in and says “I want you to think of your favorite place and go there in your mind” then we’ll begin.” - Ummmm ok????? Somehow, I did it. I went to a quiet beach, I remember the sights and sounds, but that’s all. The team looked like they had seen a ghost, amazed...no flinch...no squeezing their hands, no tears. My PA said he’d never seen anything like it. This is (his words) one of the most painful procedures in medicine. This began my early obsession with the power of the mind and thoughts.
I pieced all this knowledge together and in 2000 I opened my practice and began one on one teaching others what I knew, but things accelerated in 2016 when I had a rare pelvic nerve injury, (often labeled a suicide condition) I was bedridden most of the day due to debilitating pain. Sitting was almost impossible, as was standing, being flat offered minimal relief. This injury cascaded into complete chaos; physical, emotional, Spiritual and now financial crisis to boot. Here I am helping others learn Natural & Whole Health approaches, potentially free of prescription meds - and now I have Doctors trying to force me into opioids! Well documented addictive substances with awful side effects. It was their “best” answer. The plan, make lifestyle changes and be as comfortable as possible. The pain was insane, but I said NO WAY to the pain meds!! I was on my own. Natural methods have always been my way, and the way I teach, it’s just with that magnitude of pain I had hoped for a quick easy answer and mostly relief! Just beginning to heal from this injury, using mind/body techniques, diet, supplements and other integrative methods, I’m hit with a whole new series of health issues - a paralyzed vocal cord, and severe intestinal issues. Singing was my therapy, as was guitar.
So here I am...can’t sit, barely walk, no guitar, no sex, no singing, no coaching, no eating - What’s the point? I felt briefly, and was ready to give up. But at 50 years old told myself, I will not end up like this, in pain, stressed, depressed, and about to lose my home and business.
So I did what I preach and teach. It was the ultimate test ~ having overcome all this, recovering in every way, including financially, I knew it was no longer enough just working in my community. In 2017 it was time to branch out and help as many people as possible learn that they too can recover, and how to come back from their own health and situational crises. I’ve watched my clients do what Doctors said cannot be done in many situations, watched them recover from anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, attempts - some from serious injury with symptoms Doctors said would not get any better - I watched many get off their medications and live a full life that they love again - and be able to powerfully create what they want: to grow their career, have more financial abundance, relationships, stop being afraid, speak up for themselves, BE themselves.... unapologetic and confident. I watched their spark for life come back and their connection to Spirit/Source/Higher Self soar.
Since then I’ve worked with even more private clients, spoken in front of groups. I lived my dream of Kickboxing again, playing music, singing and traveling to do volunteer outreach in places such as Viet Nam, while I can still run my business online. I have created the “TLC Program ~ from “Chaos to Calm” an outline of the 8 essential internal & external recovery and maintenance steps every struggling person needs to apply to break through/move past blocks - resulting in Health of Mind, Spirit, and Body. All leading to greater confidence, streaming finances and unapologetic authenticity. And STAT!