My Healing Journey

My Healing Journey

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I grew up in musical theatre and singing in the chorus but when it came to life off of the stage, I was afraid to use my voice.

I was the shy, quiet kid, and as I got older, I became the people-pleaser who was scared to speak my truth, set boundaries, and let people know when they’d hurt me. 

On top of that I also struggled with various illnesses from when I was born up until my late teens. Born with a weak immune system, battling asthma, and digestive problems, my teen years only added another layer to my struggles: the onset of dysmenorrhea and heavy menstruation. These, combined with depression and fatigue, made daily life an uphill battle. I decided I couldn't live this way anymore. The journey to self-healing had begun.

Determined, I embraced fitness, overhauled my diet, and delved into the worlds of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. As I transitioned away from hormonal birth control and its side effects, I began to question the medical systems that had always told me I was "fine.”

Embracing every phase, every moment, every cycle

I spent a lot of my life hating my body, resenting being a woman, and not understanding what my purpose here was.

As I journeyed through the fitness industry I came across many clients struggling to feel happy, to have purpose, and who felt very disconnected to themselves. This led me to studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a health coach where I learned how to help others from a holistic standpoint to guide meditation, coach on nutrition, and teach breath-work practices. 

I believed my journey was headed upward until I experienced a traumatizing abortion 10 years ago at the age of 21. This event propelled me further into my spiritual journey. For the next few years, I dedicated myself to learning how to connect with my body, my womb, and address the emotional pain I had stored within.

  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Concentration in Sociology - Purchase College - 2016

    Certified Personal Trainer - National Federation of Professional Trainers - 2016

    Certified in Prenatal + Postpartum Fitness - The American Academy of Health and Fitness - 2017

    Certified Functional Movement Specialist - Fit + Functional - 2018

    Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach - Institute of Integrative Nutrition - 2019

    Menstrual Cycle Awareness - Your Cycle Aligned Life by Spirit Woman Sisterhood - 2020

    Yawanawa Indigenous Spirituality - Yawanawa Spiritual Retreat in Mutum Amazon Rainforest - 2021/2022

    Published Author in Collaboration with Others - Heart Centered Leadership (available on amazon) - 2022

    IMH-C Certified Women's Hormone Health Coach - Institute for Menstrual Health - 2023

    Executive Contributor - Brainz Magazine - 2024-current

I ended up reclaiming the power of my female physiology and learning from the wisdom of my menstrual cycle.

Through the use of herbs, diet, movement, meditation, prayer, and other mindfulness practices, I healed my dysmenorrhea, heavy bleeding, and the chronic fatigue that plagued me for years. It was through developing a relationship to my womb, my voice, reconnecting to the ways of my indigenous ancestors, and my menstrual health, that I was able to hear the voice of Creator more clearly. I was able to tap into the wisdom of my body. 

Today I am a menstrual health coach, a writer, a facilitator, an interdisciplinary artist, and a voice activator!

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When I’m not facilitating…

  • I’m communing with the forest

  • I’m building fires with my friends and sitting around it

  • I’m jamming to hip hop, disco, funk, soulful house music, reggae, amapiano, and blissful instrumentals

  • I’m creating art - poetry, dancing, + music

  • I’m cooking up some deliciousness in the kitchen

  • "This allowed me to make some major changes in my life"

    That I wouldn't otherwise be able to do. She helped me in my transition off birth control and I could never be more grateful. I felt chained to it for reasons other than what birth control is supposed to do due to side effects I experienced trying to come off of it previously.

    -Mikaela

  • “Working with Alycia was impactful on so many levels."

    When we first started working with each other I really felt as if the only assistance I needed was on a physical level. As we started going through the months it became very clear my womb held deep beliefs and sadness that were contributing to my PCOS and lack of ovulation each month. I've been on this journey of healing my reproductive system and hormones for many years and I have to say Alycia's approach is gentle and enmeshed with ancestral knowledge and wisdom.

    I felt cared for and even on the days I'd show up like a complete mess, I was heard. For the first time I felt as if I could let it out - all my worries, sadness and move into hope. Hope that I am that much closer to healthy hormones and womb.

    Thank you for witnessing me, for being part of my healing journey and being a beautiful mirror of wellness.”

    -Valentina

  • "It was such a wonderful experience working with Alycia"

    She was very honest, kind, supportive, and encouraging. Creating a safe space to share personal information and experiences. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I completely trusted all the valuable information she shared. After following her instructions closely, I started feeling a difference in my body; for the first time in years, I saw symptoms disappear!

    -Adrienne

  • My purpose with coaching isn’t to have you think like me, share 100% of my perspectives, or have the same exact practice as me. My goal is to help you awaken to your own inner expression and medicine. Your transformation is unique to you, I am here as your guide.

  • I am clear on my scope of practice and if at any point I feel that I can’t help you, I will let you know and most likely refer you out. I will never claim to do something I can’t or promise something I won’t be able to follow through with.

  • Indigenous people protect up to 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. Indigenous wisdom is something we can all learn from because of their ability to coexist with the planet, live in community, and receive the teachings from the Creator. We carry our ancestors within our DNA, we are them.

The Initiation

My role is to help you open the door and walk through it. To equip you with the necessary tools that you will need to help you better navigate on your journey. I may not physically be on the journey with you the whole way, but the tools that we will refine together will be. 

You’ve been guided here, because…

✓ REASON #1: You crave depth, authenticity, and a space that embraces all of the cycles of life.

✓ REASON #2: You want learn more about your menstrual cycle and cyclical nature.

✓ REASON #3: You know that you are here share your medicine with the world and need some assistance bringing it forward by connecting deeper to yourself.

✓ REASON #4: You’re looking for guidance on how to have better health + wellness without feeling overwhelmed.

✓ REASON #5: You want to feel empowered through education.

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