“All you can do for another person is be an environment in which if they wanted to come up for air, they could.”
— Ram Dass
our philosophy
on health & body shape
Weight and health are not synonymous despite what we may have learned from our environment. Assessing anyone solely by their weight or shape is an inaccurate determinant of health, and ultimately, a limited perspective. Health is multifactorial, ever changing, and unique to each person. One of the most important things we can collectively work on to reduce our cultural obsession with weight is realize that our appearance is unrelated to our worth.
on food & movement
There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods, and calling foods as such will only perpetuate shame and guilt after eating them & reinforces black and white thinking. Our bodies carry a deep wisdom that aim to keep us safe through a variety of internal cues- it could be a reminder to nourish ourselves with food and water, take some time to rest and recharge, or engage in mindful movement. Movement should be centered in pleasure, connection, and choice. All types of movement are valid and should be driven by your body's needs and most importantly, fun!
on worth & appearance
Every person has innate, unchanging worth simply by existing in this world. We were not born feeling inadequate, but rather this was a learned experience from our environment. We live in an appearance obsessed world that sends the message that ones appearance can either add or lesson your value as a person. It takes an incredible amount of compassion & intention to shed the narratives we tell ourselves and return to our natural state of being- Love. Just as we love and care for children irrespective of their looks, weight, or abilities, we need to remind ourselves that we are no different than children.
areas of focus
eating disorders - binge eating disorder (BED), bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED), & avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
disordered eating & chronic dieting
trauma-informed bariatric support (pre & post surgery)
weight & body image concerns
intuitive eating
compulsive exercise
orthorexia
hormonal & reproductive health
co-occuring mental health & trauma recovery
ADHD/ Neurodivergence