I am a proud National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach through the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and community herbal educator with an affiliate membership with the American Herbalist Guild. Through continuing education opportunities I am able to continually grow my skills as herbalist, nutritionist and coach.
My herbal mentors include Rosalee de la Foret, jim mcdonald, Erika Galentin, Camille Freeman, 7song, Rosemary Gladstar, Guido Masé, Larken Bunce, Dr. Lori Rose, and Margi Flint.
My coaching mentor is Abby Vernon.
And of course, the plants. The plants are the teachers I return to everyday.
My Story
In my early thirties I noticed a deeper anxiety surface. I was nervous all the time and navigating life from a place fear, which felt vulnerable and limiting. I felt totally trapped in my own patterns, and I didn't know a way through.
All I knew was that I needed things to be different but I didn’t know how to “get different." It was frustrating and heartbreaking!
My connection to plants was very supportive in this time, and my tenacious curiosity kept me asking questions. Things really began to shift when I found somatic experiencing and learned about the polyvagal theory. Both truly changed the way I navigated my inner world, and engaged my outer world!
Learning how to guide my own nervous system through the inevitable ups and downs of life was a game changer! It helped me reorient to the things in life that light me up, and align my actions and capacity with my values. In doing so, I've become more grounded in myself, which has deepened my relationships.
It's also helped me to build more self-trust. And the more self-trust I build, the more equipped I feel to receive the good, and face the challenges in my life. Now when I notice feelings of being stuck or trapped, I know how to lead my self through with more confidence and sturdiness, and at my own pace.
I feel more in my own life now than ever. I can see and feel my dreams again, and I feel like I can take the risks to live into them now with more ease! It’s amazing, and I’m so happy to be here!
This is truly the work of a lifetime. And I believe that compassionate witnessing and plants can help people heal.
It’s an honor to support others along their growth journey whether it’s through one attuned herbal consult or three months of self-leadership coaching.
Camilla
