Healing and Self-Care Resources

The following are a list of resources that I have either personally worked with, purchased from, or have a direct connection to. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like a referral.

Ancestral and Indigenous Resources

  • Traditional Shadow Work with Cole LaRochelle

    "Shadow work is an Earth based modality for beginning to identify the spirits you feed through your actions, decisions, narratives, values, and so much more. We all feed spirits, both positive and negative. It is through this traditional practice that you become aware of your shadows in your Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.

    The medicine wheel is found in all ancestries. This is because the four elements are all of our original ancestors. When we learn to work with the medicine wheel, we learn holistic healing. We learn how to move with nature as oppose to against it. We learn how to heal in a good way."

  • The first holistic Filipino system in martial and traditional healing arts. Kailukuan School of Indigenous Science promotes a holistic approach to the preservation and propagation of our Philippine cultural traditions. Two unique programs are offered: (1) the Ablon Therapy Practitioner Certification, and (2) the Kailukuan Combat Program. The ablon program is based on the transmission of knowledge from Filipino traditional healers. The combat program is based on the teachings from Northern Luzon weapons experts, and is inclusive of the healing arts for a well-rounded way of life.

  • "There are many paths, spaces, and routes to take when finding your way back. Whether you were raised in such a way where connection to spirit was instilled or not, we are being asked to remember.

    The mission of the Sacred Way Mystery School is to guide and reclaim not only ancestral medicine, but the individual medicine that is carried within each person.

    This space does not focus on nor teach protected traditions. This space does not focus on nor teach any tradition.

    What is taught is the PRINCIPLE OF TRADITION and what it means to be connected to spirit in the physical.

    A connection that is reciprocal, accountable, challenging, beautiful, and individual to each person. It is returning to the spirit in all things without the extraction of sacred practice, the escapism of New-Ageism, and the deliberate ignoring of the ancestors that live in our bodies and all around us."

  • Take the guesswork out of your bloodline and discover your true lineage. The most powerful medicine that we can provide to others comes from the spiritual knowledge residing within our DNA.

    Here's a referral Link to 23andMe!

Energetic and Spiritual Resources

  • John Canfield of Joyful Living, practices basic tenets of The Emotion Code to identify, address, and release trapped negative emotions in your body. Emotions like fear, anger, and guilt resonate at much lower frequencies than love, peace, and joy. Thousands of people around the world have harnessed this truth to raise their body’s vibrational frequency. This is what The Emotion Code is all about: releasing trapped negative emotions that disturb the body’s natural harmony.

  • The very essence of Herbalaria embodies a holistic lifestyle based on ancestral direction and time-honored modalities. It is a family company at the forefront of bridging the rich heritage of Filipino plant healing tradition and culture with the demands of contemporary wellness. They craft modern day skin and spiritual care products that are deeply rooted in tradition by utilizing traditions passed down through generations.

  • Krista N. Mitchell is the author of “Crystal Reiki” and “Change Your Energy: Healing Crystals for Health, Wealth, Love, and Luck”. For 15 years she was a full-time crystal reiki therapist and spiritual counselor in New York City before devoting her path to teaching and writing. Her training programs are based on years of intensive field-work, successful case studies, and interweave quantum theory, psychology, and crystal alchemy to help effect deep levels of healing and transformation.

 Mental Health Therapists

  • Mental health is all about how people think, feel, and behave. Amy Davis and Diamond Heart Therapy can help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and other conditions that affect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She is active in our community in regard to survivors of suicide loss and prevention and serves as President for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and is a board member of the Iowa Chapter Foster’s Voice for Suicide Awareness

  • Andrea Severson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Spiritual Director. As a therapist, she works with adults to address a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, faith and spirituality, life transitions and relationships. As a spiritual director, she offers space and support in opening to and exploring sacred dimensions in life. She seeks to operate as a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist and strives to honor the whole person in her work.

  • The purpose behind Real Connections Counselingis to improve the relational health of our community. Each person who passes through Real Connections Counseling - whether by counseling, psychoeducation, coaching, couples intensives, or marriage retreats - will become a vital piece of their mission at home, in their businesses, and communities as they live out their capability for healthy relationships.

  • Erin Young at Willow Gove Therapy Group is a dedicated mental health professional with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges and reclaim their joy. She offers a multifaceted approach to address a wide range of concerns. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, she's here to provide compassionate support and effective strategies tailored to your unique needs.

Supplements and Nutrition

  • Deeply Rooted Healing supports both you and your family with nutrition response testing, designed clinical nutrition, and whole food supplements to address what is at the root of symptoms. Using a non-invasive form of muscle testing that allows your Advanced Trained Practitioner to assess the underlying cause of ill health. Take the guesswork out of your supplements and find out what your body really needs!

  • Fresh Fit Meals provides healthy meals on the go! Whether you are striving for a fitness goal, just want to eat healthy, have a dietary need, or just need a quick meal that is what they are here for. Everyone's nutritional journey is different and they are here for YOU! They have low calorie meals, high calorie meals, high protein, low carb, gluten free, and dairy free meal options. They also offer free consultations with their in-house Registered Dietician.

  • At Synergy Wellness Lounge IV Therapy Clinic, they provide clients with an array of treatments that are designed to help get them on the path to better well-being as soon as possible. Their therapies can help you recover quickly from anything – whether it be dehydration, sports injuries or chronic conditions such as fatigue, weight loss and chronic inflammation. With the help of liquid iv hydration from our La crosse and Weston clinic, you'll experience optimum results in no time! Or enjoy the benefits at home with our mobile service serving the Des Moines area!

  • HEALTHY Animals, HEALTHY You.
    99 Counties creates a resilient market and support system where local farmers practicing regenerative agriculture can grow as land stewards. Biodiverse agricultural ecosystems support a healthier planet through reducing waste, restoring soil, & sequestering carbon. With your support we aim to expand our reach to revitalize our ecosystem and contribute wholesome, nutrient dense food to our regional food economy.

Body and Physical Care

  • Chiropractic care at Clarity Chiropractic in Johnston is different from your normal experience at a chiropractor. They utilize one of the best & most researched chiropractic techniques to properly assess the nervous system. By focusing on the neurologic tone of the body, they asses the brainstem and spinal cord, removing any torsion throughout the spine. By utilizing their in house X-ray suite and neurologic scans, They can objectively track your body’s ability to change, and can cater care to exactly what you need.

  • Des Moines Reflexology is the only business in Des Moines offering authentic reflexology. “Reflexology is the gentle art of manipulation by the reflexologist’s thumb and fingers on specific points of the feet and hands which correspond reflexively to the organs, bones, muscles and nerves of the whole body.

    This technique is deeply relaxing and works with the body's self-regulation system to bring the body into homeostasis (a state of balance).”

    Christine has been practicing reflexology for over 20 years and is also a Reiki Master. Experiencing reflexology with her results in deep states of relaxation!

  • Kimberley Jackman of Firefly Wellness offers personal wellness and workplace wellness programs and packages to keep you or your business healthy and thriving. She’s also one of central Iowa’s few Ergonomists who can asses your workstation and offer solutions to help you have a pain-free work day. Preventative measures now will reward you later on in life.

  • Guylaine [Ghee•Len] of Reach Within Massage is a certified Licensed Massage Therapist based out of Haskins Chiropractic in Norwalk, Iowa. She provides a wide array of therapeutic massage techniques, as well as a variety of add-on services to help tailor your experience to what your body needs. Her passion is to help you re-discover your sense of well-being with personalized therapies that nurture both body and mind as well as your soul. 

  • At Revive, every therapist is treating patients for pelvic health daily, and their case load is 95% pelvic floor treatment. They start their focus on pelvic floor, rather than it being last case scenario. They assess the pelvic floor in functional positions rather than just laying on your back. They believe in treating the entire person, not just the symptoms and take into account your mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and desires. They listen to your whole story and combine that with your physical assessment to put the best plan of care together for YOU.

  • Tiffany Wheeldon, owner of Urbandale Massage Therapy Offers support for the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She understand the daily hardships of struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She also provides Trauma Touch Therapy, which is a client led experience to help heal past traumatic events. TTT™ is a collaborative approach to healing trauma and each session is unique to each individual and their set of circumstances.