Professional identity.

Sara is a multipassionate, multipotentialite with over 15 years of experience in a variety of fields such as:
-retail and sales,
-sports and entertainment,
-large chain distribution,
-real estate and rentals,
-childcare and camp counseling,
-foster care support services,
-recreation programming,
-case management and team coordination,
-counseling, dance/movement therapy,
-integrative health coaching,
-higher education and academic advising,
-and clinical supervision.

Throughout her life, Sara has also engaged in a variety of personal endeavors, including competitive dance, show choir and musical theater, stage craft, backstage management, art making (visual and performance), board of directors leadership, public relations, organizational branding and marketing, conference production, and even has hobbies in water sports and aerial arts.

Although traditionalists may say she lacks “focus,” Sara’s broad interests and abilities are truly how Sara offers so much to her clients and customers.

Personal identity.

*Trigger Topics: Mental Illness, Suicide, Trauma, Neurodivergent

Born in Wisconsin, I had a pretty “normal” Midwest upbringing. My parents working multiple jobs to live the American Dream, which allowed me to begin dancing at a studio when I was only 2-years old, which was the beginning of a life-long passion and love for movement, self-expression, creativity, and healing.

I recall early times in my life when I was free. -Playful, energized, imaginative, and uninhibited. However, life presented many transformative experiences. I witnessed unaddressed mental illness, grief and loss, and addictions/substance abuse quite frequently. By the age of 10, I had experience the physical loss (death) of some of my closest loved ones, including my Grandfather who a primary caregiver. A lack of emotional communication and support from (and between) those around me meant I did not learn early skills to manage deep emotions (and I was even told not to cry).

To summarize my adolescence: I experienced bullying for being “weird” and never quite found my people, despite my extracurriculars. -I was dancing, painting, singing, playing flute in the band, learning 2 additional languages, and transitioning to the “gifted” and advanced placement learning programs. Although I was able to navigate externally, my inner experience became dark and I experienced suicidality for at least 4-years. With the support of my longest friend, I survived my only near-lethal attempt in high school and began therapy for the first time.

My adult life has been a conglomerate of experiences. With every low, there has been a high. I have witnessed the toll of chronic illness; I have experienced intimate partner violence (domestic violence); and I have been one-paycheck from being unhoused. However, it was at the age of 38 that I was confirmed to be on the Autism Spectrum; unlocking many new understandings of myself. In clarifying that I am neurodivergent, an Autisic-ADHDer (AuDHD), I have been leaning into self-compassion with more clarity and freedom. All while simultaneously traveling to amazing places around the world, serving on national boards, being recognized with awards and grants for my on-going advocacy and community work, AND actively doing some of my deepest healing work.

Choosing to serve as an integrative health practitioner, coach, and public speaker is a DIRECT reflection of my journey; offering what aligns with my lived experience. To continue to be of purpose and service, I seek/explore my spirituality and holistic practices by pursuing advanced learning and immersive experiences in yoga, mindfulness, neurodivergent-affirming care, trauma-informed care, as well as diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice work.

In sharing parts of my story with you, I hope you will feel safe to share your story with me. I believe we are stronger together, we can learn from each other, and every life has a purpose. -Let’s explore yours.

With gratitude,
~Sara

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