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The Midlife Reset Workshop

Six Daily Foundations to Feel Grounded, Energized, and Vital Again A donation-based, 2-hour workshop for women who are tired of trying to do everything “right” and still don’t feel like…

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Exploring Expanded States for Deeper Healing: Free Live Webinar

A grounded, nervous system–aware approach to healing beyond mindset Exploring Expanded States for Deeper Healing: Free Live Webinar July 13, 2026 | 5:30pm PST | Live on Zoom Recording provided…

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): How It Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emerging approach that is helping people with depression, anxiety, and trauma find relief when traditional therapy and medications haven’t fully worked. For many people, healing…

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Navigating Perimenopause Naturally, Here’s What Can Help

If you’re in perimenopause, chances are you’ve been bombarded with advice. Start HRT. Don’t start HRT. Fix your hormones with supplements. Avoid supplements entirely. It’s a lot to hold, especially…

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Strong From the Inside Out: Bone Health, Hormones, and the Power of Strength

The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical care. Always consult with your physician or qualified healthcare professional…

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Supplements That Actually Matter in Perimenopause (And Why Most Women Don’t Need 25 Pills)

Everyone is pushing supplements right now. Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll see powders, pills, gummies, tinctures, greens, hormones-in-a-bottle, metabolism boosters, cortisol balancers… the list never ends. And…

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Essential Blood Tests for Perimenopause: What Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor

You’ve been told your labs are “normal”… but you still don’t feel like yourself. You’re tired. Your body feels off. Your mood, sleep, or weight has shifted. And no one…

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Banana Bread That is Actually Good for You!

If you love banana bread but avoid it because of all of the sugar and processed flour, then this is the recipe for you. It’s especially supportive for women navigating…

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The Hidden Inflammation Factor: A Free Masterclass on Hormones, Pain & Stubborn Weight in Midlife

Discover the role of inflammation in your midlife symptoms.  The Hidden Inflammation Factor: A Free Masterclass on Hormones, Pain & Stubborn Weight in Midlife ? Monday, March 16th | 5:30…

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I believe your body is wise, and that healing is p I believe your body is wise, and that healing is possible when it has the right conditions to open. A safe person to process life with, diet, movement, sleep, nervous system care, these are the foundations for healing. But even with a strong foundation in place, there can still be a heaviness that doesn’t lift, a sense of being just out of reach from the ease, joy, and self love you know is possible. Sometimes, there’s only so much talking can do to move the needle. So much of what we carry doesn’t live in our thoughts, it lives in the body, in the nervous system, in patterns that formed long before we had words for them. That’s not a failure of effort. It’s simply how we’re made. Over the years, I’ve sat with clients who did the therapy, the lifestyle changes, the mindset work, and still felt stuck somewhere just out of reach. That’s who this is for. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy isn’t a replacement for the work you’ve already done. It’s one more tool, pairing the medicine’s ability to shift perspective and support neuroplasticity with real therapeutic support, to help you access what talk therapy alone sometimes can’t. Swipe through for how it works, what to expect, and why integration matters as much as the medicine itself. Interested in what this could look like for you? Individual and group sessions available. DM me to chat, or book a Wellness Clarity Call. #ketamineassistedtherapy #traumahealing #depressionrecovery #anxietysupport #somatichealing nervoussystemregulation
I used to think exercise only counted if it hurt. I used to think exercise only counted if it hurt. At 47, I’ve learned the opposite: moderate and consistent beats hard and occasional, every time — especially for a body going through midlife changes. Here’s what that actually looks like most days: → Walking outside daily, even just 15 minutes → Strength training a few times a week — steady, not punishing → Mobility and stretching on recovery days → Taking the stairs, parking farther away, a few squats between clients — the small stuff adds up None of it is dramatic. All of it is sustainable. The goal was never to chase a look. It’s to build a rhythm that can actually support me for the next 40 years. This is one of the Six Daily Foundations I teach inside The Midlife Reset. Join me August 29 @soulcareaptos. DM or comment RESET for the link to join. #midlifemovement #perimenopausefitness #strengthforwomen #sustainablefitness #womenshealthcoach
You need a simpler, more sustainable approach to w You need a simpler, more sustainable approach to wellness in midlife. Not another diet. Not another supplement. Not another wellness trend. Just practical, everyday habits that help you feel more energized, resilient, and connected to yourself. That’s why I created The Midlife Reset. This donation-based workshop is designed for women navigating midlife who want to feel better without the overwhelm. Together, we’ll explore simple, sustainable practices that support your body, improve your energy, reduce stress, and help you build daily rhythms that actually stick. ✨ The Midlife Reset 📅 Saturday, August 29 🕛 12:00–2:00 PM 📍 SoulCare Studios (and online) 💛 Donation-based (suggested donation: $20) If you’re ready to stop chasing the next wellness fix and start building a foundation that lasts, I’d love to have you join us. Comment or DM RESET for the link to register. #midlifeawakening #perimenopausesupport #holistichealthcoach #somaticpractice #womenshealthandwellness
Lately I’ve been noticing something. More and mor Lately I’ve been noticing something. More and more women seem to be longing for a different way of living. One that feels slower. More intentional. More connected. Not because we’re trying to escape modern life, but because we’re remembering that we are part of nature, not separate from it. I believe our bodies hold incredible wisdom when we learn to listen. That nature has a way of bringing us back to ourselves. That community isn’t a luxury. It’s something we need. And that building a home within ourselves changes the way we show up for everything else. Maybe that’s why so many of us are feeling called to spend more time outside. To nourish ourselves differently. To move our bodies with more compassion. To gather with other women. To create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. I’ve been feeling that pull too. So instead of waiting until everything is perfectly planned, I’m beginning. I’m hosting my first gathering here in Santa Cruz. We’ll spend the morning connecting with nature, our bodies, and each other through an optional ocean plunge, a mindful walk, and conversation. Nothing fancy. Just women coming together to remember what it feels like to belong. If this resonates with you, I’d love to have you there. Comment CONNECT or send me a DM, and I’ll share the details. #womenshealth #womenscircle #womensgathering #santacruzevents #naturebathing
Yes girl adventures. I love it here so much. There Yes girl adventures. I love it here so much. There is no planet B. 🌎 If it includes snacks, nature, and naked swimming…I’m in. #girlswhoadventure #backpacking #naturebathing #natureheals #gratitude
I don’t believe most people need to be fixed. I b I don’t believe most people need to be fixed. I believe they need a safe place to come home to themselves. To slow down long enough to hear what their body has been trying to say. To reconnect with what truly matters. To nourish themselves with compassion instead of criticism. And to remember that health isn’t about perfection—it’s about building a life that feels grounded, connected, and aligned. One of the things I loved most about this testimonial wasn’t that my client felt healthier. It was that she felt more like herself. “Working with Alicia has truly changed my life in the most positive way. She has helped me become more mindful, grounded, and connected to myself mentally, physically, and emotionally…” That is the heart of my work. Because lasting change doesn’t come from simply knowing what to do. It comes from learning to live it. Through nourishing your body, moving with intention, caring for your nervous system, and practicing self-care, awareness becomes embodied. Little by little, you begin to trust yourself again. If you’re looking for a safe place to come home to yourself and explore the holistic support your body, mind, and life need, I’d love to walk alongside you. ✨ Comment or DM me HOME, and let’s start the conversation. #holistichealthjourney #womenshealth #mindbodyhealth #mentalhealth #healthcoaching
Out of office. 🇲🇽 #rest #travel #grateful #play # Out of office. 🇲🇽 #rest #travel #grateful #play #explore
Metamorphosis Where confidence, embodiment, self- Metamorphosis Where confidence, embodiment, self-trust, and self-love stop being ideas and start becoming how you live You can know exactly how you want to feel…and still not be living it For a long time, my client knew there was another way she wanted to feel in her body in her energy in how she moved through her life But knowing and living it are two very different things She had been pouring into everyone else holding everything together doing all the “right” things And still… something wasn’t fully landing That’s where this work begins Not with more effort but with the right support Metamorphosis is the support for the evolution you’ve always known was possible The way you’ve always wanted to feel in your body and move through your life This is a holistic, high-touch container Where nutrition, movement, nervous system work, and daily habits are all supported together So you’re not piecing it all together on your own I only take a small number of clients into this work each year This is for the woman who is ready for real change and ready to be supported, guided, and held accountable to the change she wants to embody I currently have one spot open and have opened applications DM or comment METAMORPHOSIS and we’ll connect to explore if you’re ready for this level of support and change #mindbodybalance #holistichealthjourney #somatichealing #womenshealthcoach #perimenopausehealth
What protected you as a child might be keeping you What protected you as a child might be keeping you stuck as an adult Many people don’t realize how much their childhood still lives in their body The constant scanning for danger Staying quiet to avoid outbursts Being easy so you don’t upset anyone Overachieving so someone notices your worth Taking care of others as the parentified child Normalizing chaos Pushing away emotions Not prioritizing your own wellbeing At some point, these made sense They helped you feel safe They helped you feel loved They helped you belong And your body learned… this is how we survive But the body doesn’t automatically update just because your life has changed So you might still find yourself overgiving when you’re exhausted overthinking when nothing is wrong bracing when you’re actually safe Not because something is wrong with you but because something once was This is why healing requires more than awareness and is often the root of so many physical and emotional symptoms You can understand your patterns and still feel stuck in them Because they live in the body Healing happens when you begin to create safety from within When you meet these patterns with compassion instead of trying to fix or fight them Because shame keeps the pattern alive but compassion creates space for change When you slow down enough to listen to what your body has been holding This is the work Inner child healing Somatic support Rebuilding trust with yourself Not forcing not pushing not bypassing But softening noticing and allowing your system to learn something new We are safe now, we don’t have to do this anymore. And over time what once protected you no longer controls you If this resonates, this is exactly the work I guide women through DM me “RESET” or book a free Wellness Strategy Call through the link in my bio We’ll start with where you are and gently shift what your body has been holding onto #somatichealing #innerchildtherapy #womenshealthcoach #holistichealthjourney
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