Hi, I’m Elizabeth. Like many wellness professionals, my journey into the healing arts began with my own transformative exploration of somatic healing.
As someone with lived experience of trauma, I understand that embodying a vibrant life goes well beyond sheer willpower or a positive mindset. Trauma lives in our tissues. To nurture resilience, we need to tend to our souls kindly, delicately. This approach allows us to truly reclaim our lives. I believe all of us can achieve this.
We change our mind by first befriending our body.
I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening — a portal opening to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation.
~ Peter Levine
Everyone has their own story. The details of yours are likely different from mine, but here’s what I know for sure:
There is no such thing as “too late.” We can always rise up to embody a life unfettered by trauma.
We begin our journey whole and complete - and remain as such - regardless of our experiences.
Feeling comfortable and at home in our body is our birthright.
Tenderness, compassion and curiosity are the tools that best guide us to move past trauma.
This is Whole
That is Whole
Wholeness comes from Wholeness
Take Wholeness away from Wholeness
Wholeness yet remains
~Isha Upanishad
A few odds and sods about me…
I’m an avid rock climber. It’s the thing that connects me most deeply to my body and breath. I feel powerful when I touch rock. I simultaneously feel incredibly insignificant compared to the majesty of the natural world. It also regularly scares the shit out of me.
One of my greatest joys is coaching youth in rock climbing. I especially love working with young girls, watching them blossom as they develop trust in their bodies and experience how powerful they are.
I worked for many years in corporate finance. While I developed useful skills, ultimately I found the environment draining. (That was a polite way of saying it sucked the life out of me.)
Since the mid-90s I’ve immersed myself in the world of holistic healing, studying and soaking up all the good stuff I can. This zest for learning continues. My training includes certification as a craniosacral therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a Reiki and Thai massage master practitioner. I am currently completing my three-year training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I spent 10 years supporting folks with recurrent suicide attempts to live life more safely. The program focussed on equipping participants with practical tools to develop emotional literacy, anticipate and manage periods of crises, as well as navigate interpersonal relationships. Challenging work for sure, but so, so fulfilling. And humbling.
I have no doubt that in a previous life I was a spoiled house cat.
