As the only herbalist I've considered hiring in the last decade, Madeleina is in my experience an…read moreexceedingly respectful keeper of the principles, both physical and spiritual, that support in the mending of the hoop of ones life, and so, to my awareness, she went to lengths in the training she gained to ensure that the course toward whole-person health she could provide to each being would be richly endowed with both herbal medicine and clarity regarding a host of influences related to imbalance. In session with her I feel fully supported and deeply listened to. She creates a holding container for the context and perceptual space needed so that her clients are able to truly engage with their dynamism of challenging conditions in a way that is safe and breathes life in to the process and a renewed faith in the possibility of healing. Madaleina's commitment is undoubtedly toward developing and refining an increasing and significant knowledge base of integrated information and skills on how to keep all physical and vibrational aspects of the body and mind aligned in well-being and vitality. * As an herbalist she has a deep and practical understanding of life-energy in the body, and an astute knowledge of the application of herbal medicine and spiritual insight, on behalf of supporting the full restoration of the living system. * She has a breadth and depth of knowledge of both Western and Indigenous schools of Herbalism. * She has over two decades of learning and a cultivated, refined understanding of both Herbal Medicine and integrative aspects of a range of World Wisdom traditions. * She has an incredible capacity for swift and comprehensive research into the roots and systemic aspects of an illness or set of imbalances and factors contributing to ones health and well-being. * She has a real capacity and passion for researching and creating custom herbal remedies to address the client's needs, and is capable of providing the dietary and supplement change considerations to best support healing in conjunction with herbal medicine, and if and as requested, the well-rounded attendance of bringing awareness to the possible karmic imbalances and needed spiritual practices to support her clients in bringing awareness to, and to begin addressing the roots of psycho-spiritual illnesses and related physical illnesses or developing health concerns.

Madeleina is a gem of a human and healer. She draws from an incredible base of knowledge and…read moresystems as well as caring for larger cultural and systemic forces that impact our individual and collective wellness. Whenever I walk in to a session with Madeleina, I usually have some agenda about what I "think" I need or need to do. Inevitably, she always guides me towards some deeper, more potent place that provides resource for more comprehensive healing. She then pairs this with very practical and applicable practices bringing in herbal medicine. I leave my sessions feeling inspired and motivated to take the next step in my own health. Madeleina is intuitive, knowledgeable, generous, creative and grounded practitioner.

I cannot say enough positive things about Katie. From the beginning, she created a space that felt…read moresafe, supportive, and judgment-free. Her depth of knowledge is evident in every one of our sessions. Her ability to listen with intention and articulate solutions has be incredibly healing. She has helped me better understand myself, develop healthier coping strategies, and approach difficult situations with more confidence and clarity. I always leave our sessions feeling heard and grounded. I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life and would highly recommend her to anyone interested in therapy!

Katie has been my therapist for around two years now, and I am hard-pressed to overstate the…read moredifference she's made in my life. I initially went to her regarding a specific trauma (and some anger issues I was really struggling with surrounding it). Our work together blossomed into an insightful dialogue about a myriad of issues, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I'm a calmer, happier human being, and those changes manifest themselves in many different areas of my life. Katie is compassionate, thoughtful, insightful, and never judgmental. She tailored her communication methods to meet me in my comfort zone, offering suggestions along the way, but never forcing a particular approach. Whether you are brand new to therapy, seeking a new practitioner, or returning after a hiatus, I highly recommend you connect with her. I'm certainly glad I did! Best of luck to anyone reading this in your therapy journey!

Jenny Brav is an amazing therapist and more than a therapist. In my sessions with her she held such…read morea powerful space of presence and care and it let me work though a bunch of issues and get greater clarity on my purpose and what I am doing with my life. I think the way she works is she is so welcoming of all parts of us, the good, the bad the scary, and by bringing these parts into wholeness, it releases old stuck patterns and gives insight and energy and clarity what to better going forward. Her work is amazing.

Jenny helped me identify old defense mechanisms I still used that were once very helpful but needed…read moreto go. She helped me identify...and locate affects inside of me that needed attention and release. There was a lot of that (like... a lot a lot) in me and for many years. It took quite a few sessions to release, clear, sort and bring some fresh air to all of that inflamed stuff. But her and I did it. Since then, I have room inside of me, again. For myself and for others. She's a gem of a human being.

I have been taking yoga classes in the Bay Area for 13 years, and consistently I find Julie's…read moreclasses stimulating and satisfying. Julie teaches primarily mixed-level "vinyasa" classes, which connect breath to movement in a conscious way. She is always supportive, encouraging, and gentle with her students and meets us at our various levels. While I have been practicing for years, I have not always been consistent, and she always provides just enough inspiration if I want to push myself, but if not, provides options to be gentle without judgment. Most of all, Julie reinforces the idea of listening to one's own body. She encourages us to develop our own rhythm of breath, and to develop an intuitive sense of what our bodies need. Most remarkably, in 13 years of attending Julie's classes, Julie has never repeated the same class. We may repeat some sequences, and we cover a full range of poses, but they are never strung together in exactly the same way. For someone like me that gets bored with the same sequence and the same class quickly, this is an incredible experience. The freshness of each class encourages me to approach yoga in a fresh way, and has provided many mini-sequences that I use in my own home practice. Julie also brings her wide range of life experience as writer, therapist, dancer, and yogini to her teaching; she is always professional and welcoming. In many ways, Julie offers yoga instruction that is highly intuitive and variable, and that fosters not only a strong teacher-student relationship but also a personal relationship and life-long practice with oneself.

She was really unprofessional with me and irresponsible. She spent a lot of time moving me back…read moreand forth between a seating on the floor and a yoga mat, although I didn't really get into any poses or learn any new yogic techniques to reduce my chronic pain but increase my activity. When I would bring up that I was there for psychology treatment and wanted to work through a couple of issues, she would ask me a lot of questions that seemed to be out of her curiosity of details without insights or, what she had described somatic therapy was, becoming present and the relationship between the body/mind. She won't bill insurance and said she would provide me with receipts that I could submit to insurance. She only did after nudging, and then emailed me one without a diagnosis code, which insurance companies won't process. When I asked her about it, she said that she knew this was the case, but she wanted to touch base with me about the diagnosis code. Then, she left out the "chronic pain" diagnosis that we discussed that I had checked my insurance company would cover for her services. I asked her about this, and she was really rude in her response. It took 3 weeks to get the first receipt even though we had discussed before the first session that she would get it to me immediately so I could see how much my insurance company would cover. Quote from an email she sent me: "I did send you an invoice last week and have revised it for proper submission. Please find it enclosed here. Any other issues that you have regarding reimbursement must be taken up directly with your provider."

** HIGHLY RECOMMEND **…read more I highly recommend using Katie if you need any type of counseling. The best things about her are: #1 - She comes to you. She will meet you at your house. #2 - She is responsive. She will respond to your call, text or email whenever you send it. #3 - Her schedule is very flexible. #4 - She is very friendly and she keeps you on track to make sure you make progress in between sessions.

I've known Katie for about 3 years. As another BCBA, I got the chance to work closely with Katie. I…read morewas able to confide with her and, also get support in the work field. She is ambitious, intelligent, caring, professional, and well-qualified. Katie is devoted to her clients. I highly recommend giving Katie a chance!

I was seeing another therapist in 2013 and made some progress, but it was slow going. I decided to…read moretry working privately with Rachel after success in a workshop she had given using Emotional Freedom Technique. I feel like I've been really reaching core issues with her these past couple of months. She is gentle and intuitive, and she seems to combine (from my experience) psychotherapy with mind-body techniques. I like her use of EFT - releasing my old crap (past issues) or new crap (worry about the future) by touching into or tapping specific areas and making positive affirmations. I had another mind-body therapist years ago who really made a difference in my relationship patterns. I'm currently shifting family stuff with Rachel. I'd recommend her work highly.

I've been taking a series of workshops with Rachel Michelson called Energizing your Finances that…read moreinvolve using Energy Psychology techniques including tapping. These classes have been very transforming for me! Using the techniques has been helping me to break through a lot of old subconscious, negative patterns. I really appreciate the way Rachel leads us all through to recognize our negative patterns, particularly ones we don't realize are sabotaging our potential and goals! Rachel leads the class with much insight and intuition.

I felt immensely blessed by Jill's presence, by her willingness to allow for my tenderness and…read moreemotions to arise naturally without needing to fix them. I felt grounded by her touch, met by her loving feedback and there was an amazing sense of clarity and ease I gained about my life just in my first session. . I went into her office with a sadness and un-surety about my life and walked out with more peace and gratitude. Indeed I had a welling of gratitude come through me that was profound as I was sitting there in front of her. Jill has taken the concept of non-sexual intimacy and brought it into an arena of healing that in my experience both personally and professionally is much needed. To be held, seen and heard in a way that nourishes the soul is a gift and skill that she both has and offers in a way that is beyond words. Thank you Jill for your willingness to be with all that came up for me! Yes! Do this for the sake of your soul. It's well worth it!

Wisdom of The Body allows one to make deep human connections with one-…read moreself and others like nowhere else I have been. Jill and Marlena Co-facilitate a healing experience that provides a safe, loving, nurturing space. I have spent the last 20 years of life in Boulder Co where I worked in the alternative wellness world, as well as a client and student. I've worked with some of the best healers and practitioners. And I can say with absolute confidence, I've never experienced anything as good as this! Jill and Marlena bring the best of all world including stellar boundaries and professionalism combined with genuine love, lifetimes of wisdom, multiple modalities including hands on. In a group setting, the healing is exponential. This work is priceless and thankfully they make it affordable. If you are looking to break through your suffering and get on the other side of it, I recommend Wisdom of the Body without reservation. Whether you've never had therapy or you've been working on yourself for lifetimes, this work is powerful and effective.

I've been dealing with some pretty intense sciatic pain the last month and was desperate to get…read morehelp so decided to start looking for a Chiropractor. Today I got an appointment with the amazing Karen Kartch DC. After gently but firmly getting me "unstuck", she was able to stop the shooting pain and numbness going down my leg to a great degree. It's been several years since I've seen a Chiropractor, but I was seriously blown away at her medical intuitiveness and the effectiveness of the treatment. And of course I made another appointment for next week because I truly believe this course of action is going to really benefit me. If your in the SF Bay Area, I highly recommend her.

10 Stars! Dr. Kartch…read moreis absolutely incredible. I was referred to her by a friend in 2020 after dealing with chronic dizziness and back pain for over 6 months and my KP doctor couldn't diagnose the problem. Once I started seeing Dr. Kartch, she could feel my C2 and surrounding vertebra were out of alignment. After a number of visits, the dizziness and pain finally started to subside. I wouldn't be here healthy if it wasn't for her. She gave me strengthening exercises to help maintain my neck health. Dr. Kartch is one of the kindest souls I've ever met. She's warm, compassionate, optimistic and genuine. I loved our conversations every time I visited, it's like talking to a friend and her encouragement was incredibly beneficial for me. I recently moved and will miss her so much. Thankfully she had a referral for me to contact in my new location. I trust her completely. If you need a chiropractor or nutritionist, go see Dr. Kartch!! Her quote she has in her office is so true: If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. Read that again, please. Health = Wealth