Wellness Consults
For years I kept my personal pursuits in the field of wellness separate from my practice as a psychotherapist. However, it has become increasingly clear in studies which measure happiness and longevity that a strong relationship exists between mental health and a healthy lifestyle. Each effecting the other.
As a daily practitioner of meditation since my 20's, I often rely on mindfulness skills to stay present with clients. my training in hatha yoga/meditation can be as useful as my degrees/credentials in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Furthermore, through yoga I have developed the capacity to analyze breathing patterns and teach Pranayama techniques (controlled breathing) when appropriate which has produced rapid results in moving through anxiety and fear.
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Mostly plant based for 30 years, I believe nutrient rich food can support healing of any kind. over the years in my work with clients areas of well-being have emerged repeatedly.
In 2010, i created a wellness guide: The Seven Petals to help coaching clients identify their imbalances and adjust their attention for abundant peace and happiness.
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1. Internal Cultivation- spiritual practice, prayer, yoga/meditation, meaningful reading, time in nature
2. Authentic relationships- we need a handful of people whom we trust and can be unfiltered with, unconditional Love :)
3. Exercise- our bodies need to move for optimal health, whether structured activity or walking, working outside, cleaning
4. Whole Foods-artificial additives and preservatives are not food, a plant based diet with organic proteins (grass fed meat/low mercury fish) is proven to be most beneficial
5. Peaceful Home- to rejuvenate from a busy world our space should be calming, pleasant and void of Clutter, chemicals
6. Creativity- if you have a job that you are passionate about, perfect! Otherwise we need to "tap into" your creativity: baking, painting, writing, decorating, gardening...
7. Preventative Health- homeopathy, functional medicine, healing foods and other therapies such as: massage, Ice/heat, chiropractic...
What do you need to feel balanced?
Seven Petals:
a wellness guide
