Nineteen years ago, Justine embarked on an adventure into the world of healing. Driven by years of struggling with chronic illnesses and other dysfunctions, such as: -chronic nausea, IBS, digestive issues -ovarian cysts -body convulsions -debilitating costochondritis (inflammation in the cartilage where your ribs join your sternum) -severe nerve pain in the sinus cavity -chronic panic attacks -heavy cigarette smoking -relationships with romantic partners that involved domestic abuse -massive blowouts of road rage -intense self-hatred and depressive episodes -feeling lost in life, constantly overwhelmed, afraid of everything, and exhausted After trying and exploring many different methods and techniques, her life radically changed. “I knew about the mind-body connection as a teenager, so as an adult, I thought, if I can fix my mind, maybe I can fix my body. I did years of talk therapy with different therapists. I saw a little progress here and there but I was still suffering so much, still repeating the same old patterns. And talk therapy was eating up my financial resources in an unsustainable way. Doctor visits were all the same, take this thing or do this surgery, and the relief was only temporary. So I decided to explore what else was out there in the world when it comes to healing. ​And there is A LOT! So much that I had never even heard of before. I started trying different things, from more common and scientifically supported healing methods like physical therapy, breathwork, yoga, nutrition, and nervous system regulation therapy to more "woowoo" and lesser-known things like energy medicine, sensory deprivation tanks, craniosacral therapy, altered states of consciousness, hypnotherapy, vision quests with no food or water for days alone in a remote canyon... and a lot more in between. ​There were mistakes, lots of mistakes. But there was also more healing that unfolded in my life than I could have ever imagined. And I started to invest in it deeply, doing certifications, mentorships, working in hospice, assisting with surgical recovery and caregiving. ​ One of the biggest surprises of all: it wasn't the big, intense stuff that gave me (and many others) the greatest results. I often saw the most healing coming from subtle but powerful micro shifts done on a consistent basis. We see it on social media and promoted by "healing businesses"... this one thing (insert here) WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. But one person’s medicine can be another person’s poison. Ayahuasca retreats are becoming hyper trendy, promoting the idea that this one peak experience is the holy grail to fix your life, solve all your problems, and cure all your pain. But psychoactives are not for everyone. And people often have no guidance or support on how to integrate these experiences safely. Yes, I have experienced the benefit and value of having "big" peak experiences, but I have also lost friends to psychosis. And the "big stuff" is not what brought the most healing into my life. Sometimes it even slowed down the process. Nineteen years of being a guinea pig (and still trying new things), the world of healing has become my greatest passion, snake oil and all. And hopefully, I can share something with you that can help you in some way or accompany you through your adventure. May you discover your own inner lighthouse of empowerment, healing, and profound love.” -Justine