Why the Certifications?

Ever have that “AH HA” moment where suddenly the answer just comes to you, and it just feels so right? Well, I had that moment after my dad died. He touched so many lives in his lifetime and showed me that we were all blessed with gifts for a reason – to be used and shared with the world. So a couple weeks after he died, I decided to go on a treasure hunt. I went searching for all the talents, skills, and passions that I buried down and kept hidden from the world. The discovery was eye opening! I found goodies I didn’t even realize I had, nor did I think were “gifts”.  The journey led me to my authentic self,and I discovered my life purpose was to share my story so I could help and inspire others. So I teamed up with some amazing people and organizations that helped me!

Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching

I am certified as a holistic life coach through the Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching (GAHP). It was founded in 2010 by Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC a Holistic Psychotherapist and pioneer in the Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching field.  Shelley was one of the many therapists I saw in my healing journey, however, she was probably the most instrumental. Her methods helped me achieve AMAZING BREAKTHROUGHS, and the process was quick, simple, and empowering.

GAHP supports Therapists, Healers, Coaches and Health Practitioners to build successful, thriving Holistic Practices.  GAHP also has the popular GAHP Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching Certification Training Program that teaches powerful Holistic Methods that help to accelerate client healing.  GAHP has Association members from all over the world who are leading the transformation by providing Holistic Services that give core level healing to millions of people.

Learn more about the Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching at: www.thegahp.com

Weiler Academy

Who would of thought good ol’ Green Bay, Wisconsin would have two of the most experienced mind and body-movement specialists in the world!? That’s right, Weiler Academy, LLC is one of Green Bay’s best-kept secrets! (And now I let the cat out of the bag).

Weiler Academy is owned and operated by two world-renowned trainers, Carlyn and Wolfgang Weiler…(yes they are married). These two amazing individuals were crucial parts of my transformation. I often say, “Carlyn and Wolfie gave me my life back”. I am not only grateful for their guidance and support, but I am also fortunate to have the amazing opportunity to train under and work with them. Weiler’s philosophy is simple. (And I love simple!) Basically, you can’t have a balanced mind without a balanced body. Years of exercising with improper form and having bad posture left with me horrible knee, back, and leg pain. If your body is in pain, it can’t function properly and neither can your mind. Once Weiler helped me get my body aligned and balanced, energy could flow properly making peace and happiness easier to find. The combination of Carlyn’s Pilates, Posture Correction, and Movement Therapy with Wolfgang’s Applied Kinesiology and training makes for an incredible mind-body healing experience. They both have years of experience learning from well-known practitioners from all over the world and have developed their own mind-body methods.

The more I worked with Carlyn and Wolfie, the more I wanted to know more. I was seeing dramatic changes not only in my body but in every other part of of my life. I went on to receive certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and  Power Pilates and now continue to be mentored by  Carlyn and Wolfie. I work with them daily and soak up every ounce of knowledge that I can.  If you think about it, our world is a little messed up. We learn about everything else except the one thing we use and need everyday – our body! At Weiler, I learned that my body is my vessel. It houses my mind and spirit. If I do not take care of it, the rest can not work. Their model is a lot like my healing transformation in that you have to go inward first. You can’t just go to the gym and start lifting a bunch of weights. You have to learn to stabilize and control the muscles before moving them.  You have to prepare the muscle to do the work before moving it. If you don’t work the muscles around the bones first, you can’t stabilize and support your skeletal framework. Which is why I suffered so many injuries, I never worked my inner muscles. I have had many personal trainers that had me doing exercises that my body was not ready to do.

If you know anyone that does Pilates…chances are they may be slightly addicted. It can have that effect. It is by far the most challenging training I have ever done – and I am a Tough Mudder! Pilates was originally called “Contrology” by it’s inventor, Josheph Pilates. It requires complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit. Everyday I get the opportunity to learn from one of the best Pilates trainers in the world. Through Pilates training with Carlyn, I have balanced my body, correct postural imbalances that caused me pain, restored vitality, and lifted my spirit. When I work with Carlyn, I am reminded of the song “Your thigh bone is connected your knee bone…”…everything is connected. The work that she does is beyond comparison. I had many  doctors appointments where they told me to give up soccer and extreme sports. Carlyn’s Pilates and Posture correction training has kept me on the field and enjoying all the other activities I love. I am fortunate that I can take what I have learned at Weiler Academy and share it with you.