ho·lis·tic /hōˈlistik/ ADJECTIVE
Treating someone like the unique & complex individual they are.
Frustrated with the traditional model of health care?
You know, where you get divided into little parts, passed around from one doctor's office to another, shlepping all over town until you end up tired, frustrated and scouring the internet until 3am trying to help yourself since no one else has? Paging Dr. Google, anyone? This is crazy-making, am I right?
I specialize in holistic mental health care.
That means that when we work together, we're going to explore your health as a whole. Every part of your life affects the other, so while we're talking about mental health, we're also talking about your physical, emotional, and spiritual health as well. It all fits together!
So yeah, you could say I'm outside the "norm."
To some, my array of specialties may look like a patchwork quilt. But what says comfort like a cozy blanket, you know what I mean? I've decided to turn my years of learning into a website where you can learn and feel empowered again. Despite the licenses and professional memberships and associations to which I belong, these days I work now as a wellness coach.* This allows me to help more people, which for me is livin' the dream.
When it comes to modern medicine I do not subscribe to an "Us" vs. "Them" mentality. I believe it plays a vital, often life-saving, role in our society, which is why I encourage everyone I work with to maintain a relationship with their medical doctor.
That said, I also think that Chinese Medicine and other natural options wouldn't have survived for thousands of years if it were a placebo. I am grateful to live in a time where my family has access to the benefits of western and eastern medicine, pastoral counseling, and modern techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming.
My professional experience has shown me that people tend to do the best when holistic and allopathic practitioners play nicely together in the sandbox.
What is "holistic wellness" anyway?
Let's break it on down.
Holistic isn't woo-woo, it's about balance. Instead of treating you like a Mrs. Potato Head, holistic health takes EVERYTHING into account. When we look at your whole life -MIND, BODY, HEART & SOUL- we can identify the root of recurring challenges and address them head on.
MIND
Are you done with the mind games?
Are anxiety, depression, codependency, or imposter syndrome ruining your life? Maybe you'd like your brain to put a sock in it before 3am. Let's sucker punch stigma, & kick unhelpful thoughts, feelings, & health challenges to the curb together.
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What May Help:
AcuPatching™, Wellness Coaching, Temperament-based Pastoral Counseling, or Life Coaching with Neurolinguistic Programming & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques may be right for you.
BODY
Sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Ever feel like there isn't a doctor you heaven’t seen, a pill you haven’t taken, or a diet you haven’t tried? Let’s work together to embrace body positivity and adopt common sense approaches to diet and lifestyle choices that contribute to living well.
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What May Help:
AcuPatching™, Wellness Coaching, Natural Supplements, or Life Coaching combined with Neurolinguistic Programming & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques may be right for you.
HEART
Left picking up the pieces...again?
Have you been left feeling like there isn't enough music in Nashville to see you through all your heartbreak? Let's work together to make a clean break with people, habits, and belief systems that aren't worth your time?
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What May Help:
Temperament-based Pastoral Counseling, or Life Coaching with Neurolinguistic Programming & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques may be right for you.
SOUL
Need healing, hope, or answers?
Are you struggling trying to figure out life, the universe and everything? Let's discuss the tough questions, explore your faith with scientifically-backed pastoral counseling sessions minus the shame and judgement.
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What May Help:
Temperament-based Pastoral Counseling, or Life Coaching with Neurolinguistic Programming & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques may be right for you.
*Translation: Unless otherwise and expressly specified this site is for informational purposes only and I function as a wellness coach. In other words, while I maintain I license to practice acupuncture in the state of Florida, I am not your Acupuncturist/Doctor of Chinese Medicine, and while I am licensed by the National Christian Counselors Association as a pastoral counselor, I am not your counselor. For additional details please see the Disclaimer and Terms & Conditions listed at the bottom of this page.
Questions?
Ask away or request a complimentary discovery call and I'll be back to you ASAP.