Holistic Healing Summit Speakers
Experts presenting information on lichen sclerosus, pelvic floor physical therapy, mind-body connection practices, and more.
Amy LeSage, L.Ac., DACM, Dipl.O.M.
acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner
Amy LeSage has been practicing acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 15 years. In her natural health care practice, she specializes in helping people create lives they love without being so inhibited by dis-ease. She treats inflammation, pain, stress, infertility, depression and anxiety, migraines, allergies and asthma, lymphedema, side effects of cancer treatment, and more.
In addition to acupuncture and laughter, Amy offers other tools to assist you on your journey to optimal health – high quality Chinese herbal medicines, cupping, gua sha, qi gong exercises, a balanced approach to nutrition, and more.
She earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture and TCM (DACM) from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA, in 2021. She completed her Master of Acupuncture and TCM with Yo San University of TCM in Los Angeles and was awarded her license to practice acupuncture by the California Acupuncture Board in 2006. Also in 2006, she earned her Diplomate of Oriental Medicine designation from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is a member of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA).
Amy LeSage, L.Ac., DACM, Dipl.O.M.
acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner
Amy LeSage has been practicing acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 15 years. In her natural health care practice, she specializes in helping people create lives they love without being so inhibited by dis-ease. She treats inflammation, pain, stress, infertility, depression and anxiety, migraines, allergies and asthma, lymphedema, side effects of cancer treatment, and more.
Amy’s training in the Lau Kune Do style of tai chi and Qi gong has instilled a deep understanding that balance of stillness and movement, nutritional foods, and spiritual practice are cornerstones to good health and a higher quality of life. Amy borrows wisdom from her favorite modern-day philosophers, like Eckhart Tolle, Pema Chodron, Mike Dooley, Jack Canfield, and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, to instill creative ways of being and being still. One of her mantras in life that she wishes to share is: Laugh and smile … a lot!
In addition to acupuncture and laughter, Amy offers other tools to assist you on your journey to optimal health – high quality Chinese herbal medicines, cupping, gua sha, qi gong exercises, a balanced approach to nutrition, and more.
She earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture and TCM (DACM) from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA, in 2021. She completed her Master of Acupuncture and TCM with Yo San University of TCM in Los Angeles and was awarded her license to practice acupuncture by the California Acupuncture Board in 2006. Also in 2006, she earned her Diplomate of Oriental Medicine designation from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is a member of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA).
Angie Alt, CHC, NTP
nutritional therapy practitioner
Angie Alt is the creator and director of a series of online group health coaching programs. These programs help thousands transition their diets and lifestyle to the Autoimmune Protocol. She is also the author and co-author of the award-winning books The Alternative Autoimmune Cookbook and The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook.
Angie partners with doctors to conduct AIP medical research and consults for health tech startups, like WellTheory, that serve the autoimmune community.
In 2015, Angie partnered with Mickey Trescott, FNTP at AutoimmuneWellness.com, an award-winning website, and podcast serving millions with resources for living well with autoimmune disease. Along with Mickey and Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., Angie is also the co-creator and co-teacher of AIP Certified Coach, an advanced training for health and wellness practitioners.
Angie Alt, CHC, NTP
nutritional therapy practitioner
Angie Alt is the creator and director of a series of online group health coaching programs. These programs help thousands transition their diets and lifestyle to the Autoimmune Protocol. She is also the author and co-author of the award-winning books The Alternative Autoimmune Cookbook and The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook.
Angie partners with doctors to conduct AIP medical research and consults for health tech startups, like WellTheory, that serve the autoimmune community.
In 2015, Angie partnered with Mickey Trescott, FNTP at AutoimmuneWellness.com, an award-winning website, and podcast serving millions with resources for living well with autoimmune disease. Along with Mickey and Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., Angie is also the co-creator and co-teacher of AIP Certified Coach, an advanced training for health and wellness practitioners.
Ashley Stump, DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Ashley is a southern girl from Oklahoma. She graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Missouri State in 2019. Ashly's been following her heart ever since and specializes in Pelvic Health PT.
Her continuing education regarding Pelvic Health includes Upstream Rehabilitation Intro to Pelvic Floor Rehab, Upstream Rehabilitation Intermediate Pelvic Floor, Herman and Wallace Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Treatment, Herman and Wallace Function Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, and Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction.
She has recently become a Certified Health Coach through IWHI and has plans to take Advanced Pelvic Health through Upstream Rehabilitation this year.
It is safe to say her passion is Pelvic Health! She strives to make “taboo” topics less “taboo.” This is Ashley's second year presenting at the Holistic Healing Summit and she can't wait to talk more with you about Pelvic Health PT!
Ashley Stump, DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Ashley is a southern girl from Oklahoma. She graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Missouri State in 2019. Ashly's been following her heart ever since and specializes in Pelvic Health PT.
Her continuing education regarding Pelvic Health includes Upstream Rehabilitation Intro to Pelvic Floor Rehab, Upstream Rehabilitation Intermediate Pelvic Floor, Herman and Wallace Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Treatment, Herman and Wallace Function Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, and Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction.
She has recently become a Certified Health Coach through IWHI and has plans to take Advanced Pelvic Health through Upstream Rehabilitation this year.
It is safe to say her passion is Pelvic Health! She strives to make “taboo” topics less “taboo.” This is Ashley's second year presenting at the Holistic Healing Summit and she can't wait to talk more with you about Pelvic Health PT!
Ashlie Crewe, PT, DPT, WCS
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Ashlie Crewe attended Gannon University where she received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees before moving to central Pennsylvania and began specialized training in pelvic health physical therapy.
While treating patients, she also attended courses regarding pain neuroscience, finding her passion in combining the knowledge from her pelvic health courses with the neuroscience of persistent pain conditions. She has developed pelvic floor treatment programs in several of her company's clinics and currently treats patients of all genders with pelvic health concerns while providing mentorship to other pelvic floor therapists in her company, and educating her community about pelvic health rehab.
She achieved her Board Certification as a Women's Health Specialist in 2017. Ashlie is a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society as well as the Global Pelvic Health Alliance. She is passionate about the multidisciplinary care of persistent pain conditions and eager to work with experts in all fields of study to better help her patients have pain-free and fulfilling lives.
Ashlie Crewe, PT, DPT, WCS
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Ashlie Crewe attended Gannon University where she received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees before moving to central Pennsylvania and began specialized training in pelvic health physical therapy.
While treating patients, she also attended courses regarding pain neuroscience, finding her passion in combining the knowledge from her pelvic health courses with the neuroscience of persistent pain conditions. She has developed pelvic floor treatment programs in several of her company's clinics and currently treats patients of all genders with pelvic health concerns while providing mentorship to other pelvic floor therapists in her company, and educating her community about pelvic health rehab.
She achieved her Board Certification as a Women's Health Specialist in 2017. Ashlie is a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society as well as the Global Pelvic Health Alliance. She is passionate about the multidisciplinary care of persistent pain conditions and eager to work with experts in all fields of study to better help her patients have pain-free and fulfilling lives.
Ellen Feron
Pain Management and Movement Coach
Ellen Feron is an LS Warrior, Pain Management and Movement Coach. She is also a wife and mom to two active children, ages 6 and 3, living with Lichen Sclerosus for over 28 years.
Through many years of pain and the challenges of living with LS, Ellen found her medicine through movement. An integrative form of exercise known as Nia was the catalyst in her healing journey. She understands the disconnect of the mind, body, emotion, and spirit while living with LS. She is now passionate and committed to sharing what she has learned with others so that they too can live a life of joy, comfort, and ease.
Ellen is a Certified Educator with a Bachelor of Education focused on Physical Education. She is also a Nia Technique White Belt Instructor.
In her session, she will educate you on the power of movement while on your LS journey. She will then guide you through an experience that will allow you to increase your body awareness to cultivate a space filled with gratitude, acceptance, and reconnection to yourself. Ellen is known for her ability to connect with her clients to help them to explore and move their bodies in their unique way. This presentation is for everyBODY regardless of your body awareness or mobility level. Conscious movement is an essential step to enhancing your mental and emotional health while living with LS.
Ellen Feron
Pain Management and Movement Coach
Ellen Feron is an LS Warrior, Pain Management and Movement Coach. She is also a wife and mom to two active children, ages 6 and 3, living with Lichen Sclerosus for over 28 years.
Through many years of pain and the challenges of living with LS, Ellen found her medicine through movement. An integrative form of exercise known as Nia was the catalyst in her healing journey. She understands the disconnect of the mind, body, emotion, and spirit while living with LS. She is now passionate and committed to sharing what she has learned with others so that they too can live a life of joy, comfort, and ease.
Ellen is a Certified Educator with a Bachelor of Education focused on Physical Education. She is also a Nia Technique White Belt Instructor.
In her session, she will educate you on the power of movement while on your LS journey. She will then guide you through an experience that will allow you to increase your body awareness to cultivate a space filled with gratitude, acceptance, and reconnection to yourself. Ellen is known for her ability to connect with her clients to help them to explore and move their bodies in their unique way. This presentation is for everyBODY regardless of your body awareness or mobility level. Conscious movement is an essential step to enhancing your mental and emotional health while living with LS.
Emily O’Hara, PsyD
clinical psychologist
Dr. O’Hara is a clinical psychologist currently working in Primary Care-Mental Health Integration for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
She works with patients who experience a range of chronic health conditions and mental health symptoms. Anxiety and stress-related disorders in addition to chronic pain are common areas of focus in her area of practice.
Dr. O’Hara is passionate about educating individuals on the inter-related nature of medical and mental health factors and working with patients to enhance coping and quality of life.
As a Holistic Healing Summit speaker last year Dr. O'Hara taught us how to use deep breathing to manage chronic pain. We're beyond excited to learn even more from her this year.
Emily O’Hara, PsyD
clinical psychologist
Dr. O’Hara is a clinical psychologist currently working in Primary Care-Mental Health Integration for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
She works with patients who experience a range of chronic health conditions and mental health symptoms. Anxiety and stress-related disorders in addition to chronic pain are common areas of focus in her area of practice.
Dr. O’Hara is passionate about educating individuals on the inter-related nature of medical and mental health factors and working with patients to enhance coping and quality of life.
As a Holistic Healing Summit speaker last year Dr. O'Hara taught us how to use deep breathing to manage chronic pain. We're beyond excited to learn even more from her this year.
Erica Eberl, APD
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Erica is a Scientist, Nutritionist, and Accredited Practicing Dietitian from Sydney, Australia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in nutrient sensing and appetite control at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Erica has performed research on the gut microbiome, insulin sensitivity, and the nutrient content of plant-based foods.
As an APD, she loves to help clients create the healthiest versions of themselves, in keeping with their values, culture, and lifestyle. Her practice embraces body positivity, with the idea that the body is an instrument, not an ornament, with the purpose to enable you to sense, experience, and enjoy everything that this planet has to offer.
In her free time, Erica loves to stay active through cycling, kickboxing, and salsa dancing as well as traveling, trying new foods (she's a BIG foodie), and spending time with family and friends.
Let's have some fun while we cook an anti-inflammatory meal with Erica!
As one of last year's Holistic Healing Summit speakers, Erica served a delicious dish and we expect no less this year.
Erica Eberl, APD
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Erica is a Scientist, Nutritionist, and Accredited Practicing Dietitian from Sydney, Australia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in nutrient sensing and appetite control at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Erica has performed research on the gut microbiome, insulin sensitivity, and the nutrient content of plant-based foods.
As an APD, she loves to help clients create the healthiest versions of themselves, in keeping with their values, culture, and lifestyle. Her practice embraces body positivity, with the idea that the body is an instrument, not an ornament, with the purpose to enable you to sense, experience, and enjoy everything that this planet has to offer.
In her free time, Erica loves to stay active through cycling, kickboxing, and salsa dancing as well as traveling, trying new foods (she's a BIG foodie), and spending time with family and friends.
Let's have some fun while we cook an anti-inflammatory meal with Erica!
As one of last year's Holistic Healing Summit speakers, Erica served a delicious dish and we expect no less this year.
Heather Cooan, MBA, NTP, FDN-P, ONCc
Nutrition therapist
Heather Cooan is a functional nutrition consultant and educator. She advocates for informed consent, bodily autonomy, and healthcare authorship. She speaks and writes on nutrition and lifestyle design interventions for health recovery.
Heather works one-on-one providing customized nutrition and lifestyle interventions and support specialized for oncology and autoimmunity. Relying on evidence-based approaches to nutritional care, Heather focuses on bio-individuality and empowerment driven by lab and genetic data.
Heather successfully recovered her own health from vulvar cancer, Hashimoto’s, and lichen sclerosus diagnoses. Along the way she also reversed estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, arteriosclerosis, and fatty liver utilizing a food-as-medicine and integrated clinical treatment approach.
Heather Cooan, MBA, NTP, FDN-P, ONCc
Nutrition therapist
Heather Cooan is a functional nutrition consultant and educator. She advocates for informed consent, bodily autonomy, and healthcare authorship. She speaks and writes on nutrition and lifestyle design interventions for health recovery.
Heather works one-on-one providing customized nutrition and lifestyle interventions and support specialized for oncology and autoimmunity. Relying on evidence-based approaches to nutritional care, Heather focuses on bio-individuality and empowerment driven by lab and genetic data.
Heather successfully recovered her own health from vulvar cancer, Hashimoto’s, and lichen sclerosus diagnoses. Along the way she also reversed estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, arteriosclerosis, and fatty liver utilizing a food-as-medicine and integrated clinical treatment approach.
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Dr. Heather Jeffcoat is the owner of Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy, a multi-clinic specialty cash-based practice in Los Angeles treating orthopedics, pelvic and sexual health for all. She is President of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and on the Advisory Board for the International Pelvic Pain Society. She lectures internationally on Female Sexual Dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain.
She is the author of Sex Without Pain: A Self Treatment Guide to the Sex Life You Deserve and has been featured in numerous online, radio, and television outlets including ABC, The Washington Post, Cosmo, US News & World Report, Buzzfeed, Glamour, Women’s Health, Livestrong, Prevention, Health Magazine, Popsugar, Bustle and more.
Additionally, she is passionate about improving access to timely and quality care, founding and acting Executive Director of The Origin Fund, a non-profit organization connecting pelvic health and other providers to low-income individuals in need of this care. She also keeps active biking, hiking, and snowboarding with her husband and two kids.
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapist
Dr. Heather Jeffcoat is the owner of Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy, a multi-clinic specialty cash-based practice in Los Angeles treating orthopedics, pelvic and sexual health for all. She is President of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and on the Advisory Board for the International Pelvic Pain Society. She lectures internationally on Female Sexual Dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain.
She is the author of Sex Without Pain: A Self Treatment Guide to the Sex Life You Deserve and has been featured in numerous online, radio, and television outlets including ABC, The Washington Post, Cosmo, US News & World Report, Buzzfeed, Glamour, Women’s Health, Livestrong, Prevention, Health Magazine, Popsugar, Bustle and more.
Additionally, she is passionate about improving access to timely and quality care, founding and acting Executive Director of The Origin Fund, a non-profit organization connecting pelvic health and other providers to low-income individuals in need of this care. She also keeps active biking, hiking, and snowboarding with her husband and two kids.
Holly Horikawa, PT, DPT, CLT
Pelvic Floor Physical therapist
Dr. Holly Horikawa received her B.S. in BioKinesiology from Chapman University in 2001 and continued on to Duke University where she graduated in 2005, with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Holly has been practicing within the specialty of women's health since 2006 and has morphed traditional physical therapy with other modalities like visceral and neural manipulation to more effectively treat the whole person. She has completed various pelvic health-related continuing education courses and also completed over 150 hours of training to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Holly also started a Mastitis Treatment Program for nursing mothers struggling with blocked ducts, low milk supply, and breast infection. She's provided various educational lectures for Physicians and the community regarding pelvic physical therapy, breast health & wellness, and physical therapy following cancer treatments.
Holly is passionate about providing compassionate, quality care to her patients. She strives to stay informed of new studies, treatment options, and techniques to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive care. She believes that establishing rapport with her patients and addressing the psychological aspect of their symptoms is just as important in the healing process as the actual hands-on treatment.
Holly Horikawa, PT, DPT, CLT
Pelvic Floor Physical therapist
Dr. Holly Horikawa received her B.S. in BioKinesiology from Chapman University in 2001 and continued on to Duke University where she graduated in 2005, with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Holly has been practicing within the specialty of women's health since 2006 and has morphed traditional physical therapy with other modalities like visceral and neural manipulation to more effectively treat the whole person. She has completed various pelvic health-related continuing education courses and also completed over 150 hours of training to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Holly also started a Mastitis Treatment Program for nursing mothers struggling with blocked ducts, low milk supply, and breast infection. She's provided various educational lectures for Physicians and the community regarding pelvic physical therapy, breast health & wellness, and physical therapy following cancer treatments.
Holly is passionate about providing compassionate, quality care to her patients. She strives to stay informed of new studies, treatment options, and techniques to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive care. She believes that establishing rapport with her patients and addressing the psychological aspect of their symptoms is just as important in the healing process as the actual hands-on treatment.
Jaclyn Lanthier, PhD
Author of The Lost Labia Chronicles
Jaclyn is the face behind The Lost Labia Chronicles (TLLC), which includes a blog, a YouTube channel, as well as an eBook centering around vulvar Lichen Sclerosus.
Jaclyn is passionate about disseminating evidence-based information and addressing mental and sexual health with Lichen Sclerosus. She is on the executive board of Lichen Sclerosus Support Network and spends a lot of time in the LS online communities helping to provide support to folks with LS.
Jaclyn is 34 years old and was diagnosed at 31 (but symptomatic since she was 20) with vulvar Lichen Sclerosus. She did her PhD in philosophy of neuroscience at Western University with a focus on the role of systematic review and meta-analyses for corroborating information about the mind-brain.
Jaclyn Lanthier, PhD
Author of The Lost Labia Chronicles
Jaclyn is the face behind The Lost Labia Chronicles (TLLC), which includes a blog, a YouTube channel, as well as an eBook centering around vulvar Lichen Sclerosus.
Jaclyn is passionate about disseminating evidence-based information and addressing mental and sexual health with Lichen Sclerosus. She is on the executive board of Lichen Sclerosus Support Network and spends a lot of time in the LS online communities helping to provide support to folks with LS.
Jaclyn is 34 years old and was diagnosed at 31 (but symptomatic since she was 20) with vulvar Lichen Sclerosus. She did her PhD in philosophy of neuroscience at Western University with a focus on the role of systematic review and meta-analyses for corroborating information about the mind-brain.
Dr. Jennifer Morgan, PT, DPT
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Dr. Jen Morgan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who specializes in treating pelvic health conditions from pediatrics into adulthood. She is the owner of Centrality Physical Therapy & Wellness, with two locations in Connecticut. Dr. Jen has a continued commitment to providing individualized care focused on meeting your pelvic & overall health goals, which is what inspired Jen to start Centrality Physical Therapy & Wellness.
Before starting her own practice, Dr. Jen's role was focused on starting & growing pelvic health practices for institutions, like outpatient clinics and hospital-based programs. Working across multiple settings to build these programs from the ground up, Dr. Jen has interesting insight on how to navigate the healthcare system and it is her passion to use education as a tool to empower individuals to advocate for themselves and ensure they are making the best decisions for their (pelvic) health.
Dr. Jennifer Morgan, PT, DPT
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Dr. Jen Morgan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who specializes in treating pelvic health conditions from pediatrics into adulthood. She is the owner of Centrality Physical Therapy & Wellness, with two locations in Connecticut. Dr. Jen has a continued commitment to providing individualized care focused on meeting your pelvic & overall health goals, which is what inspired Jen to start Centrality Physical Therapy & Wellness.
Before starting her own practice, Dr. Jen's role was focused on starting & growing pelvic health practices for institutions, like outpatient clinics and hospital-based programs. Working across multiple settings to build these programs from the ground up, Dr. Jen has interesting insight on how to navigate the healthcare system and it is her passion to use education as a tool to empower individuals to advocate for themselves and ensure they are making the best decisions for their (pelvic) health.
Jill Krapf, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN) Vulvar Pain Specialist
Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist specializing in female
sexual pain disorders at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C., where they have treated over 2,000 people with lichen sclerosus. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University.
Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on Vulvodynia and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus.
She is Associate Editor for the medical journal of Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook “Female Sexual Pain Disorders” (2nd Edition). As a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves on the Education Committee and the Social Media Committee.
She shares educational content on her Instagram page. As this last year and this year's Holistic Healing Summit's Keynote Speaker, Dr. Krapf's session is not one to be missed.
Jill Krapf, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN) Vulvar Pain Specialist
Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist specializing in female
sexual pain disorders at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C., where they have treated over 2,000 people with lichen sclerosus. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University.
Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on Vulvodynia and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus.
She is Associate Editor for the medical journal of Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook “Female Sexual Pain Disorders” (2nd Edition). As a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves on the Education Committee and the Social Media Committee.
She shares educational content on her Instagram page. As this last year and this year's Holistic Healing Summit's Keynote Speaker, Dr. Krapf's session is not one to be missed.
Nicole C. Ayers
Self Love Sage, Author, and Speaker
Self-love sage Nicole C. Ayers is a dynamic TEDx speaker and the award-winning author of Love Notes to My Body, which was recognized as one of 2020’s best life-changing books, and its two body-positive companion books. She’s not afraid to get vulnerable and real about her personal journey to loving herself, and she encourages everyone to disrupt the narrative that tells them they—and their bodies—are not enough, just as they are.
Nicole uses the framework “Awaken. Heal. Live.” to guide women in making peace with their bodies in her digital course, and she teaches a gentle movement practice, called Wild Soul Movement, that helps women get into their bodies and out of their heads.
She’s a strong voice for female empowerment and the freedom it brings. Audiences will feel like they’ve gotten a warm hug and shared a private laugh with a close friend, but most importantly, they’ll leave with transformative tools to get to know themselves.
As one of last year's Holistic Healing Summit speakers, we are honored to have Nicole back to share her wisdom.
Register for an All-Access Pass to practice Wild Soul Movement with Nicole. DTBD
Nicole C. Ayers
Self Love Sage, Author, and Speaker
Self-love sage Nicole C. Ayers is a dynamic TEDx speaker and the award-winning author of Love Notes to My Body, which was recognized as one of 2020’s best life-changing books, and its two body-positive companion books. She’s not afraid to get vulnerable and real about her personal journey to loving herself, and she encourages everyone to disrupt the narrative that tells them they—and their bodies—are not enough, just as they are.
Nicole uses the framework “Awaken. Heal. Live.” to guide women in making peace with their bodies in her digital course, and she teaches a gentle movement practice, called Wild Soul Movement, that helps women get into their bodies and out of their heads.
She’s a strong voice for female empowerment and the freedom it brings. Audiences will feel like they’ve gotten a warm hug and shared a private laugh with a close friend, but most importantly, they’ll leave with transformative tools to get to know themselves.
As one of last year's Holistic Healing Summit speakers, we are honored to have Nicole back to share her wisdom.
Register for an All-Access Pass to practice Wild Soul Movement with Nicole. DTBD
Sarah Chadwick
Author and Speaker
Sarah Chadwick is the author of “The Sweetness of Venus, A History of the Clitoris.” The book takes readers on a romp through history, spotlighting the denial, misunderstanding, brutality, and lies endured by this taboo body part.
Sarah entertains as vividly as she informs and challenges today’s definition of female sexuality. She wrote “The Sweetness of Venus. A History of the Clitoris” after a family move to Chicago from the UK in 2016 and once she had the idea for Sweetness she says it was as if her career came together – her love of research, libraries, humor, high and low culture, and writing coalesced.
Sarah Chadwick
Author and Speaker
Sarah Chadwick is the author of “The Sweetness of Venus, A History of the Clitoris.” The book takes readers on a romp through history, spotlighting the denial, misunderstanding, brutality, and lies endured by this taboo body part.
Sarah entertains as vividly as she informs and challenges today’s definition of female sexuality. She wrote “The Sweetness of Venus. A History of the Clitoris” after a family move to Chicago from the UK in 2016 and once she had the idea for Sweetness she says it was as if her career came together – her love of research, libraries, humor, high and low culture, and writing coalesced.
Shauna Farabaugh, CSSE
Somatic Sex Educator
Shauna Farabaugh is a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®) provider in private practice in San Francisco, CA who fiercely believes in the right to sexual expression for everybody and is committed to making sex education more “sexcessible.”
She is particularly passionate about exploring the intersection between sexuality and life transitions of all kinds—both how life change impacts our sexual identity and expression and how we can connect with our sexuality in times of transition as a source of strength, resilience, and wisdom to guide us through change.
She has been a professional sex educator since 2007, with certifications from San Francisco Sex Information, The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, and the Somatic Sex Educators Association. She serves as adjunct faculty at the Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education and co-authored a book on pelvic pain with mentor and colleague, Caffyn Jesse.
Reverently irreverent, Shauna brings a profound sense of play to both her group classes and one on one work with students of all genders, sexualities, and sexual lifestyles…because sex really is supposed to be fun!
Shauna Farabaugh, CSSE
Somatic Sex Educator
Shauna Farabaugh is a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®) provider in private practice in San Francisco, CA who fiercely believes in the right to sexual expression for everybody and is committed to making sex education more “sexcessible.”
She is particularly passionate about exploring the intersection between sexuality and life transitions of all kinds—both how life change impacts our sexual identity and expression and how we can connect with our sexuality in times of transition as a source of strength, resilience, and wisdom to guide us through change.
She has been a professional sex educator since 2007, with certifications from San Francisco Sex Information, The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, and the Somatic Sex Educators Association. She serves as adjunct faculty at the Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education and co-authored a book on pelvic pain with mentor and colleague, Caffyn Jesse.
Reverently irreverent, Shauna brings a profound sense of play to both her group classes and one on one work with students of all genders, sexualities, and sexual lifestyles…because sex really is supposed to be fun!
Ulrike Dehaeck, MSc, MD, FRCSC
Vulvar Disease Clinic Director, Gynecologist
Dr. Dehaeck is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC. She completed medical school and a Masters of Science in clinical epidemiology at the University of Calgary and then residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC.
Dr. Dehaeck is a gynecologist with an interest in chronic, benign, and pre-malignant conditions of the vulva and dedicates part of her clinical practice to lower genital tract diseases at the British Columbia Centre for Vulvar Health. She also has a general obstetrics and gynecology practice in Vancouver located outside the Centre.
Ulrike Dehaeck, MSc, MD, FRCSC
Vulvar Disease Clinic Director, Gynecologist
Dr. Dehaeck is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC. She completed medical school and a Masters of Science in clinical epidemiology at the University of Calgary and then residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC.
Dr. Dehaeck is a gynecologist with an interest in chronic, benign, and pre-malignant conditions of the vulva and dedicates part of her clinical practice to lower genital tract diseases at the British Columbia Centre for Vulvar Health. She also has a general obstetrics and gynecology practice in Vancouver located outside the Centre.
Well-being by Penny
Pelvic floor yoga teacher
I live with Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvodynia, and hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction. Because of my pain, I turned to yoga to find relief, and by incorporating yoga into my life I was able to take control of my health again, physically, mentally & emotionally.
Now I teach pelvic floor yoga to people living with pelvic pain so they can live with less pain and feel the best that they can possibly feel. Pelvic floor yoga can help people with Lichen Sclerosus ease tension and pain in the pelvis, as well as decrease stress.
Register for an All-Access Pass to practice Yoga Nidra for Pelvic Relaxation with Penny. DTBD
Well-being by Penny
Pelvic floor yoga teacher
I live with Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvodynia, and hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction. Because of my pain, I turned to yoga to find relief, and by incorporating yoga into my life I was able to take control of my health again, physically, mentally & emotionally.
Now I teach pelvic floor yoga to people living with pelvic pain so they can live with less pain and feel the best that they can possibly feel. Pelvic floor yoga can help people with Lichen Sclerosus ease tension and pain in the pelvis, as well as decrease stress.
Register for an All-Access Pass to practice Yoga Nidra for Pelvic Relaxation with Penny. DTBD
Jane J. Bai, PT
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Jane J. Bai graduated from McGill University’s Physical Therapy Program with a Masters of (Applied) Science & has been practicing as a Registered Physiotherapist in the outpatient orthopedic setting in Toronto, Canada.
Then 2020 rolled along, and Jane was pregnant in the midst of a pandemic! Not exactly ideal… to say the least, but she saw the need for a safe & accessible virtual physiotherapy service for moms; hence the launch of Pelvicpro’s telerehab services.
Website: https://www.pelvicpro.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpro/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvicpro?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpkNg5XNUKXfFdsItslFqA/about
