About Stephanie
I support trauma survivors in reconnecting with their bodies, their inner wisdom, and their capacity for resilience through trauma-informed, embodied, and integrative practices.
My work is grounded in the understanding that trauma is not something to be fixed, but something to be met with care, choice, and respect for the nervous system. Healing, to me, is not about erasing the past; it’s about cultivating safety, trust, and connection in the present.
You’re welcome to watch this short video if you’d like to hear me share a bit more about who I am and how I approach this work, or you’re welcome to continue reading below.
My Approach
I draw from a blend of trauma-informed yoga, meditation, somatic practices, shamanic approaches, and Western psychology to support nervous-system resilience, embodied regulation, and relational capacity.
This work is:
Body-centered and choice-based
Grounded in consent and pacing
Integrative rather than prescriptive
Supportive of each person’s unique healing path
I understand resilience as a process of remembering; remembering the inner resources, strength, and wisdom that already exist, even when they feel distant or hard to access.
Why This Work Matters to Me
My commitment to supporting trauma survivors is informed by my own lived experience with complex trauma and grief.
Over time, I’ve learned that resilience is not about bypassing pain or striving for constant wellness. It’s about developing the capacity to stay present with life as it is, to hold both survival and aliveness, grief and meaning, vulnerability and strength.
My personal healing journey continues to shape how I work: with humility, care, and deep respect for each person’s timing and autonomy.
Yoga, Healing, and Integration
Yoga has been a central support in my life since 2001. It offered me a way to reconnect with my body, access authenticity, and navigate profound experiences of loss, grief, and relational trauma.
Through years of practice, study, and teaching, yoga became not just a movement practice, but a relational one, a way of listening inward and rebuilding trust from the inside out. This path eventually led me to pursue formal training in professional counseling, so that I could bridge embodied practices with psychological understanding.
Later, shamanic practices became an important part of my healing and integration. These mind-body-spirit practices helped me relate to grief, transition, and meaning in ways that complemented both yoga and Western psychology. Today, I weave these approaches together in a grounded, trauma-informed way.
What I Believe
I believe that:
Healing is possible, even after profound loss
Safety can be cultivated gradually
Empowerment grows through choice and connection
Resilience is not something we earn; it is something we remember
I do not believe in rushing healing, fixing people, or forcing transformation. I trust the body’s wisdom and the importance of relationship, pacing, and presence.
Training & Credentials
My work is informed by both lived experience and professional training, including:
MA in Professional Counseling
300-Hour Shamanic Yoga Teacher Training
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Healing Trauma Through Yoga (David Emerson)
NeuroAffective Touch: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional & Relational Trauma
Reiki I & II
Yoga for At-Risk Youth and Adults
Intro to Birthing From Within Doula Certification