I'm also a therapist and yoga teacher, and have been following Ashley's work for a few years--from her yoga trainings, to the integration of her psychology-yoga practice. She has been one of the few women on this earth who seem to value healing, not "in theory," but from her own deeply personal healing journeys of loss and grief. She's fearless in her humanness and compassionate in her work.
As per the previous post: Who cares if she likes sake and is open minded about alcohol? It's not what she focuses on in her practice---and besides, her ability to incorporate an enjoyable experience without the need to maintain pious airs is honestly refreshing. Clearly, the previous review was a major judgment call and completely unrelated to this woman's WORKING practice.
I work with a lot of people who are devastated by misogyny, in its subtle and overt forms. I also work with people who form assumptions based on their own personal issues with alcohol. It saddens me to think that a review would be posted on a business based on these completely unrelated experiences--experiences which have nothing to do with the business itself.
Ashley is extremely sensitive, compassionate, and real. She's not about to claim she's an addictions therapist. She has a plethora of skills as it is, all of which are worthy of dignity and respect. read more