Meet The Body Grief Coach
Hi, I am Jenn (she/they)
My journey with trauma, madness, disability, chronic illness, and pain has profoundly shaped the person I am today. For years, I found myself navigating a system that often misunderstood me, treating my experiences as problems to be fixed rather than stories to be heard. Instead of being seen as a whole person, I was often defined by others' perceptions and subjected to treatments that caused more harm than healing.
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Through these struggles, I learned to reclaim my story. I discovered the power of holistic healing—a practice that embraces every part of who I am: mind, body, and soul. This realization led me to seek out spaces where I was met with compassion, where my voice was valued, and where my autonomy was honored. I found solace and strength in movement and embodied practices, which offered me a deeper sense of healing than traditional talk therapy ever could. This experience has reshaped how I collaborate with others on their healing journeys.
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My story is one of strength and survival. I've lived through childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, survived cancer, and continue to navigate life with chronic illness and multiple disabilities. Along the way, I've also faced challenges with an eating disorder, substance use, and experiences with madness. These experiences aren't just chapters in my life—they are the foundation of my commitment to offering compassionate, person-centered care.
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Because of my own path, I'm deeply dedicated to creating a supportive space where others are seen, heard, and honored as whole people. My practice blends together embodied healing practices and accessible yoga techniques, all grounded in the principles of liberatory harm reduction, disability justice, and Mad Liberation. My goal is to ensure that the support I provide is inclusive, accessible, and always centered on the unique needs of each individual.
Rooted in Professional Expertise & Lived Experience
Professional Coaching Certifications
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Certified Grief Coach
Certified Health & Wellness Coach
EDIT™ I - Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
Certified Trauma-informed Coach
SHE RECOVERS® Coach
Death & Grief-related Certifications
Death Doula​
Nine Keys Death Midwifery Apprenticeship
Grief Immersion for Death Workers
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Peer Support & Recovery Certifications
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National Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Certified Trauma Support Specialist
Alternatives to Suicide Facilitator
Hearing Voices Facilitator
Mindful Recovery Facilitator
Certified Trainer - Recovery Coaching a Harm Reduction Pathway©
Certified MAT Advocate
Yoga Certification
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Registered Yoga Teacher - RYT® 200
Trauma-Informed, Accessible, Adaptive, and Size-Inclusive Yoga Training
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Energy Work
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Reiki Master
Reiki Distance Healing Specialist
Pets & Animals Reiki Practitioner
Specialized Training Programs
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Certified Community Health Worker
Body Trust® Groundwork Program
Eating Disorder Harm Reduction Course with Gloria Lucas
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Lived & Living Experience
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Childhood Trauma
Domestic Violence Survivor
Eating Disorder
Substance Use
Self-Injury
Psychiatric Survivor
Hearing Voices
Madness
Endometriosis
Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain
Disability and Mobility Aid User
Cancer Survivor
Grief