The Founder
Meet Danielle
I was dazed and confused when a doctor casually mentioned, I think you have Ehlers Danlos. I didn't know where to start, or what chronic illness meant for me. I felt like I was in a rabbit hole of information, and wondering how my life would change and what my new normal would look like. The fear of the unknown of what quality of life flooded over me. I was exhausted after navigating genetics and all the other specialists for the comorbidities EDS goes hand in hand with.When I started using integrative health and somatics, I noticed a substantial difference in my health. For example, less migraines, more energy, and ability to come off all prescription medication.
I was so excited about my progress I decided to attend a retreat dedicated to incorporating somatics in everyday life. During the retreat I picked a stuffed animal that I most resonated with. I chose a swan- Elegant and graceful on the outside but paddling chaotically under the water. That’s how I felt in navigating this illness. Naively I thought If my outer appearance looked poised and elegant my inside would eventually feel the same through osmosis.
I learned that in order to feel less chaotic inside I had to stop shaming the inner chaos and embrace the duality of the light and dark. When you're shaming the inner chaos, avoiding it or pretending it's not there, it's contributing to your nervous system dysregulation. Nervous system dysregulation is a root cause of a multitude of autoimmune diseases staying dysregulated for far too long. By retraining my limbic brain and feeling safe in my body it helped me go from surviving to thriving and birthing the Integrative swan! I want this for you too. Let me help you embrace your duality & train your brain to heal chronic illness and live life to your fullest!
