Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in the area?
I am originally from Clayton, which is in South Jersey, NJ. I have lived in Mt Olive for the past 14 years.
How many children do you have and what are their ages?
I have two amazing men (boys), they are 21 and 23!
Can you tell us about your business venture?
Deep Rooted Wellness and Creatives was born out of my passion for helping others rediscover their true, authentic selves. I create intentional nature-infused programs to help clients heal and grow. I take a holistic approach with modalities that address the Mind, Body, and Spirit. I have over 20 years of health and wellness expertise, many wellness certifications, including Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Health Coach, 200 RYT, and Nutrition Specialist, as well as hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Hiking and Camping Guide. I have combined my passions, education, and life experiences in order to work with clients in a very meaningful way.
How did you become a Certified Coach and Wellness Advocate ?
I have been a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Health Coach for many years. I have an undergraduate BS degree in Physical Education and Health, and taught PE and Health for all levels for 14 years, then transitioned to corporate wellness for another 8, and now I am transitioning again, utilizing all of my background.
Can you tell us about the services you offer?
We offer monthly beginner Nature Therapy Hikes (3-5 miles), One Day Petite Retreats (Full day on the trail, incorporating healing and mindful activities) Wild Resilience Backpacking Retreats (3+ day intensive healing retreats), and a Healing for Healers specific programs (programs designed for those that take care of others). Most of our programs are focused on women; however, some of our events are co-ed, and these are clearly advertised as such. We also offer Mind/Body/Spirit Coaching, where I can help the client address areas of focus using all of my expertise.
Our programs are more than hikes and backpacking trips; we are unique in offering an experience that not only incorporates outdoor education and physical activity but is also carefully crafted to help clients grow and heal, addressing mental and emotional growth. We are recovery and trauma-informed.
We also offer a FREE Women’s Nature-Based Support Circle every month (Rooted Together), as well as consulting and guiding services. Consulting services are for healing professionals who need help creating programming or want to incorporate nature into their offerings, but don’t know where to start. Hiking and Backpacking Guiding services are for those who have a group of clients they want to offer a hike or backpacking retreat, but need an expert to plan and guide their trip.
What do your memberships include?
We offer open registration trips as well as customized experiences (If backpacking is not your thing, we also craft nature retreats utilizing state parks, cabins, or other accommodations!). Mind, Body, Spirit Coaching offers clients 3 different ways to work with us, depending on the level of support they desire.
If someone is looking to get started with Deep Rooted Wellness, where would they begin?
We offer no-obligation discovery calls to help you navigate what is best for you, just send me an email to [email protected]!
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