Meet Stephanie

My hypnotherapy work is rooted in what I describe as integrative transformational hypnotherapy — a consciousness-based approach to regression-informed hypnotherapy that allows insight, healing, and remembrance to arise naturally from within.

What many people recognize as Quantum Healing Hypnotherapy or past-life regression hypnotherapy has been practiced in various forms for decades, formally emerging as a therapeutic modality in the mid-20th century. Long before that, similar trance-based states were explored by pioneers, most notably used by Edgar Cayce  beginning in the 1920s, while the philosophical foundations of reincarnation and soul memory stretch back thousands of years across many cultures and traditions.  

For me, this form of hypnotherapy has been one of the most profound tools in my own healing journey, and it is often what people are drawn to me for. Through gentle induction techniques, we access a naturally occurring hypnotic (trance) state, a deeply relaxed yet aware state of consciousness where the subconscious mind becomes more accessible.

In this space, insight arises from within the client. All imagery, awareness, and understanding are internally generated, meaning you are always fully conscious, present, and in control. Just as I guide outward journeys through travel, I serve as a steady guide inward, holding safe space while you explore your inner landscape.

Some individuals experience symbolic imagery or memories often described as past lives, while others receive insight related to emotional patterns, relationships, or unresolved experiences from this lifetime. This work is commonly used to explore deep-rooted emotional wounds, trauma patterns, core beliefs, spiritual insight, and soul-level understanding, all through the lens of personal meaning and self-directed awareness.

Many traditions refer to this inner reservoir of knowledge as the Akashic Records — often described as the energetic library of soul memory. While beliefs vary, access to deeper insight is commonly associated with meditative or prayer-like states of consciousness — the same states naturally accessed during hypnosis.

I received my formal training and certification through my mentor and friend, Peter Woodbury, (accredited through the A.R.E. - Association for Research and Enlightenment). Peter is currently one of the world's most prolific regressionist today. I have been an active hypnotherapist ever since.  

Since then, I have remained actively engaged as a hypnotherapy practitioner, integrating this work with trauma-aware facilitation, somatic awareness, and consciousness-based practices.

This is not about labeling experiences or defining truth, it is about creating space for your own knowing to emerge, supporting healing, clarity, and remembrance through a compassionate, grounded, and integrative approach.

In addition to my work as a Holistic Life Coach, I am also a Certified Somatic Mind–Body Healing Practitioner. Through this work, I guide clients in gently reconnecting with their bodies as a pathway to physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

This approach is grounded in the understanding that the body holds lived experiences — including emotions, memories, and stress — and that true healing often happens when the mind and body are supported together. I also intentionally include the soul, recognizing it as an essential part of the healing process. You may refer to this aspect as your higher self, higher power, inner wisdom, or subconscious awareness — whatever language resonates with you. All three are present and honored within this work.

Through mindful movement, breathwork, guided awareness, and trauma-informed practices, I support the release of stored tension and the processing of unresolved experiences in a way that feels safe and paced. I incorporate teachings from polyvagal theory, along with practical breathing techniques designed to support nervous system health, regulation, and resilience.

My intention is to create a compassionate, supportive space where balance can be restored, resilience can be strengthened, and deeper harmony between mind, body, and spirit can emerge naturally.

I received my certification under somatic therapist Shana Neril, and this modality is woven seamlessly into the work I offer through Travel Life Collective — always led by presence, safety, and your own inner knowing.

 I am a Usui Reiki Master, initiated within a lineage that traces back fewer than ten generations to the founder,  Mikao Usui and myself. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that supports relaxation, stress reduction, and the body’s natural ability to restore balance.

Reiki works with what is often described as universal life force energy — the subtle energy that flows through and around all living beings. When this energy becomes disrupted or depleted, it can contribute to physical, emotional, or energetic discomfort. Reiki supports the rebalancing of this flow through gentle hands-on touch or distance-based intention, allowing the body and nervous system to soften and recalibrate.

Reiki does not require belief, nor does learning Reiki make someone a “healer.” The practitioner simply acts as a conduit, offering the energy to move where it is welcome and needed. Healing unfolds only with consent and openness. In many ways, Reiki is something we all naturally access — like when a parent instinctively places their hands on a child’s knee to comfort and soothe. There is an innate intelligence at work.

Reiki attunement is believed to deepen this connection to life force energy, strengthening one’s ability to channel it with clarity and intention. Many clients describe feeling more balanced, peaceful, and grounded following a Reiki session — as if something gently realigns within.

I am certified as a Reiki Master by  Lisa Powers and I am also a Master/Teacher in Dragon Reiki and Crystal Reiki.

While all three are forms of energy healing, each offers a unique focus:

• Usui Reiki is the traditional foundation, emphasizing gentle hand placement to balance the body’s energetic flow.
• Dragon Reiki incorporates symbolic imagery and multidimensional energy to support deeper energetic clearing and empowerment.
• Crystal Reiki integrates specific crystals during sessions to amplify healing, grounding, and connection with the Earth’s energy.
   

Within Travel Life Collective, Reiki is offered as a supportive, optional modality — one that complements hypnotherapy, somatic work, and holistic coaching. It is always guided by intention, consent, and respect for each individual’s path.

At its heart, this work is not about fixing — it is about allowing balance, peace, and presence to return.

Yoga is a sacred practice with roots in Hindu tradition, weaving together physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines. At its heart, yoga is an invitation to cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and inner harmony through movement, breath, meditation, and ethical principles that support mindful living.

My journey with yoga began for very practical reasons — I knew it would be good for my body. Like many people, I was aware of the physical benefits: strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. But as I entered my yoga teacher training, I discovered that yoga offered something far deeper — and I fell in love with it in an entirely new way.

Beyond learning postures and mantras, I studied Sanskrit, meditation, methodology, and the science behind how yoga supports the body and nervous system. I learned how yoga influences circulation, posture, breath, and both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems — helping to regulate stress while supporting vitality and resilience. These teachings deepened my understanding of yoga not just as movement, but as a way of living and being.

The word yoga comes from Sanskrit and means “to join together.” The ultimate aim of yoga is inner union — the integration of body, mind, and spirit — leading to a state of deep peace often described as shanta or shanti. From this space, we experience clarity, contentment, and connection that transcends everyday stress and distraction, opening us to pure awareness and presence.

This sense of union does not exist only within ourselves — it extends outward as well, deepening our connection with nature and the divine. Yoga has long been recognized for supporting overall health and well-being, but its greatest gift may be its ability to bring us home to ourselves.

I completed my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Bodsphere is an International Accredited Authority for Yoga and accredited through Yoga Alliance.  This means that I am also certified and accredited to teach yoga, open studios, or conduct trainings and workshops anywhere in the world. 

Within Travel Life Collective, yoga is offered as an embodied practice — one that supports grounding, awareness, nervous system balance, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit within all other healing modalities I share.

Breath is one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — tools we have for healing, regulation, and transformation. My breathwork training is rooted in pranayama, the ancient yogic science of conscious breathing, and integrates both traditional wisdom and modern understanding of the nervous system and energetic body.

Through this work, I guide individuals to reconnect with the breath as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit. Breathwork offers immediate, practical support for stress relief, emotional balance, mental clarity, and overall vitality — while also creating space for deeper self-awareness and inner calm.

My training explored pranayama through multiple lenses:
the science of breath, the nervous system, and the energetic body. I studied how specific breathing techniques can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body shift out of fight-or-flight and into a state of rest, regulation, and healing. I also learned how breath influences oxygenation, circulation, focus, and emotional resilience — making it a powerful tool for everyday life, not just the yoga mat.

Alongside the physiological effects, pranayama works subtly with prana, or life force energy, moving through the nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers). Through intentional breathing, stagnant energy can be cleared, balance restored, and a deeper sense of harmony cultivated — physically, emotionally, and energetically.

This certification equipped me with a wide range of techniques, from calming practices such as alternate nostril and equal breathing to more energizing breaths that support mental clarity and vitality. Just as important, I learned when and how to use each technique, ensuring breathwork is applied safely, intentionally, and in alignment with each individual’s needs.

Within Travel Life Collective, breathwork is woven throughout my offerings — supporting hypnotherapy, somatic healing, yoga, coaching, and retreat experiences. Whether used as a grounding practice, a nervous system reset, or a doorway into deeper awareness, breath becomes an anchor that clients can return to again and again.

This approach is gentle, accessible, and empowering. It reminds us that balance, clarity, and regulation are not something we have to search for outside ourselves — they are something we can access, always... one breath at a time.

 I am not a clinician, therapist, or medical provider, and I hold clear and intentional boundaries between coaching, therapy, and medicine. My work is rooted in coaching, education, and facilitation — not diagnosis or treatment.

I am, however, trauma-informed, meaning I apply my training to recognize and thoughtfully consider how trauma may influence an individual’s lived experience. This awareness allows me to create a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for clients who have experienced trauma, without stepping outside my scope of practice.

In our work together, I support clients in understanding how trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the nervous system. I help individuals explore coping strategies that align with their unique needs, build resilience, and cultivate practices that encourage healing from within. This work is always guided by the foundational principles of safety, trust, empowerment, collaboration, and respect for diversity, honoring all cultural backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

I believe that healing takes many forms — and that every person carries their own story. While we have all experienced some level of trauma in our lives, each healing journey is deeply personal. My role is never to “fix” or direct, but to recognize, empathize, provide supportive tools, and empower positive inner change, while honoring that each client remains fully in charge of their own healing process. I walk alongside you as a guide, not an authority.

When additional or specialized care is needed, I work collaboratively with licensed clinicians and maintain professional relationships within the field. I am also familiar with organizations such as the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation ISSTD and can assist with referrals to appropriate therapeutic resources when indicated. 

 I received my trauma-informed certification through training with  J. Eric Gentry, PHD's course through Forward Facing Institute and I integrate this ethical, compassionate framework into all aspects of my coaching and facilitation.

At its core, this work is about honoring your autonomy, supporting your resilience, and creating space where healing can unfold safely, respectfully, and at your own pace.