Jo-e has done more for me than any health professional I've seen, combined…read more She's played the roles of therapist, health counselor and life coach for me all at the same time. I was in one of my cycles of depression when I saw someone recommend her in a facebook group. I've been seeing her for a year since then and my mental state and health have improved immensely. My deep depression has not come back since seeing her and when I feel myself inching back to that place I schedule a session with Jo-e and one hour later I feel like I've gotten a tune-up and more tools to use in my life. We've been working on my generalized anxiety and stress management over time. She's worked with me diligently on my health, which is what she proved was important to work on first. I had been exhausted to the point of tears for about 8-9 years with no answers on how to fix it from any doctors. One doctor told me "most women are tired". Anyway, after adding carefully selected vitamins and supplements to my schedule, changing some habits and new tools for dealing with stress and anxiety, I had relief for the first time and actually had energy. I stopped the vitamins suddenly at one point and the exhaustion came back. We've continued to work on my sinuses and digestion, as well. She knows her stuff. Jo-e also helped me establish a better foundation for my marriage and I think saved us from a lot of turbulence in the future by helping me find stability and a healthier way of expressing myself. My mom told me "I finally got back my daughter from before" and she was referring to my happy and positive self from before I was 13 years old (I'm 29 now, for reference)! Thank you for helping me be more "me", Jo-e.

5 Stars just isn't enough! Jo-e deserves more!…read more Before I met Jo-e, I seen about 3 or 4 therapist about depression, anxiety and family trauma. Those session were ok, but it was nothing like the sessions I had with Jo-e. When it comes to opening up about your personal life, it can be difficult to be vulnerable and trust someone with your life problems. From the first session I knew Jo-e was my go to personal health/life coach! I was finally comfortable opening up and expressing my personal mental health problems to someone. When it came to sessions, Jo-e always dug deep into my roots to see where exactly my problems sprouted from. Me, being a direct person, she always made sure to tell me what I NEEDED to hear not what I WANTED to hear. We started working on the food I ate and what I put into my body to fuel my soul. You wouldn't want to put cheap gas into a Ferrari would you? Exactly. I focused on eating cleaner which gave me the energy the get through my daily activities and not be so drained at the end of my day. The type of ENERGY I'm talking about it MENTAL ENERGY. I literally felt better MENTALLY, just by eating cleaner food. Food is one thing, but we also focused on being in the present. Jo-e guided me in practicing mediating, gratitude, and living my life at this very second. Not living in the past nor living in the future. She gave me the tools and exercises to work with that I would have never even thought about on my own. I started from having it all, but being miserable at the same time. I had an amazing career in the aerospace industry, but hated life. Great Job, benefits, medical insurance, stocks, everything you name it. My personal time was very limited and depression came along, so I reached out to Jo-e. I was single for the longest time, thinking love wasn't meant for me. I had a passion in Film/Photography, but was too scared to make the life changing risk. Jo-e was my quarterback to get through this depression. I practiced everything she taught me, ate most of what she recommended to me, and most of all practiced and accepted that I am enough. I'm enough for myself, others and the world. Today, I'm a freelance videographer, I live life on my own time, I having a beautiful girlfriend that I love, I eat cleaner, and my mental health is better than it has EVER, ever been before. Do I need to say more? Mic Drop....

Aaron changed my life. He is one of the greatest people I have ever met in my life. Sometimes I…read morefelt like I over-explained myself to him, but he always had a way of calming me down. One thing I really liked is that he had experienced the pain of being with a borderline personality disordered person himself, but really seemed to have healed and was really great at his own self work. He always offered me tea or water when I got there, & gave me tissues when I needed to cry, which was very much needed & appreciated. Sometimes the little things make all the difference in the world. He was able to empathize as well as encourage me to think rationally about so many situations. A master at breaking things down, he is truly the best of the best. Aaron, if you're reading this, I love you brother. Thank you so much for the support through the hardest times in my life. I'm feeling a power & energy like I've never felt. May you be blessed for years to come.

I've been seeing Aaron for over 3 years at this point, and it has been the best thing that I have…read moreever done for myself. I've seen so many therapists and psychiatrists throughout my life, and Aaron has helped me more than the rest of them combined. My quality of life has gotten better than I ever thought it could have ever gotten. COVID was an awful time for almost everyone, but I feel so incredibly lucky that I was able to work with Aaron during the hard times. I've never had a more consistent positive experience during the rough patches of life. Looking back at my life before I started seeing Aaron makes me shudder; I can't stress enough how much better my life has gotten through my work with him. I will continue to recommend him to anyone who is struggling and genuinely wants to get better.

I've had the pleasure of taking Shelly's boot camp classes at Dolores Park and can attest that it's…read moreworth setting the alarm early! Shelly was clearly born to be a fitness and wellness trainer. During the class, she makes sure everyone correctly performs each exercise while also keeping the mood of the class lighthearted. The hour flies by, but your body will feel the after-effects for at least a few days :) Highly recommended!

I've been working out with Shelly for over 5 years and have constantly been impressed with the…read moreinnovative ways she combines exercise disciplines. Her approach to fitness, and wellness more generally, is holistic in nature and she's always willing to give advice on diet, running, swimming, sleep patterns, etc. What I really like about Shelly is her willingness to be challenged on her ideas, and how every time she comes back with solid research proving anything she claims. Very highly recommend!

When I moved to Portland, I was well aware of 4 undeniable truths:…read more 1.) It rains all the time here. 2.) I'm not as fit as I once was. 3.) I'd be eating a lot of doughnuts and drinking buckets of good coffee. 4.) I needed to find a quality trainer post haste. Fortunately, I found Janan through a mutual friend, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. She provides a rare combination of fitness knowledge, experience and nutritional guidance -- all in the convenice of a private, well-equipped gym. And after an initial consultation, we created an individualized plan to improve strength and overall fitness...as well as combat my not-so-great eating habits. As a former athlete, I've worked with several top coaches and trainers (and some crappy ones, too). I know what works and what doesn't. Janan is the real deal and I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trainer who can accommodate a broad range of clients with a sustainable, personal approach to fitness through diet and exercise.

Results! In just ten sessions over about four months Janan had me on a program that shed inches…read moreand increased my mobility and overall health. Now I feel great and I'm cleaning out my closet and down two sizes. Janan really treats the whole person and knows how to meet you where you're at and push you just hard enough.

Rachel is truly amazing. Her ability to transform my skin has been so gratifying. She is so…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Her coaching business also reveals how much wisdom she has about physical and psychological health and internal and external beauty. Can't recommend her highly enough. Susan

I called Rachel to see if she had any availability for a lash extension removal, I had gotten them…read moredone somewhere else and they were a mess. She was very kind and cared about what was going on and wanted to help. She was able to fit me in last minute, got all my extensions off without using any chemicals and didn't lose a single lash. I went from thinking I was going to have no lashes left to having all of them - it was quite a relief to say the least. Thank you again.

Went on this yoga/hike with a few friend it was so wonderful, a way to connect to nature and learn…read moreabout this beautiful city we sometimes take for granted. Mary is the most mindful yoga instructor I have had the fortune to practice with, not all about how we look but how we connect to the universe to ourselves and each other in a way no other instructor has ever brought to my practice. Thank you, Thank you Mary. Look forward to the next time.

We feel like we found a golden nugget in Portland when we found Mary and her Sunday a.m. urban hike…read moreand yoga. We started with focusing on nature, yoga intentions, and stretches before hiking up Mt. Tabor. Mary is knowledgeable about the park and the trails. The hike was so enjoyable. Yoga at the top was wonderful to be amongst the fragrant pines. Mary's coaching through the yoga was perfect for all levels. We were so relaxed afterward, it was a little hard to get up and hike back down the mountain! The way Mary guided us to connect with the Earth was completely grounding for us.

What's so unique about working with Savannah, is that she advises on multiple levels: career…read moreexpertise, logistics, the emotional stuff and the psyche, and the energetics of what's feeling stuck or jammed up. She brings so much realness, positive encouragement, and smarts to the job. I really appreciate the guidance and advice she offers for my career goals. I highly recommend working with her!

I recently found myself in unfamiliar territory. It was 6:30 in the morning, and I could not get…read moreout of bed. I realize that this is a daily struggle for many people. And I sympathize. But it is not my struggle. Mornings for me, even pitch black mornings where the sun is not expected to make an appearance for hours are my full-blown Cinderella experience with birds chirping at the window and friendly mice selecting my outfit and braiding my hair and telling me I look fabulous now go get this day, girlfriend! I don't linger in bed. Ever. Except recently, I had been doing it more and more often. I knew somewhere in the back of my mind that I was growing increasingly dissatisfied at work. But I was not willing to face that reality or do anything about it. After all, I had been doing similar work for 20 years. And I am good at it. Incessant organization, task mastery, and levitating innumerable balls in the air simultaneously? Piece. Of. Cake. Though with each passing day it was becoming less easy and less interesting and less what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Enter Nurture Life Coaching. I first met with Savannah of Nurture Life Coaching in April. I did not know what to expect. Would this be a regularly scheduled whine-fest where I complained that I did not know what I wanted to do, boo hoo? Would I be signing up for endless weekly sessions where little progress was made? Would I have to learn some entirely new woo-woo vocabulary about inner light and chosen paths? Not. Even. A. Little. After a free initial consultation where we each evaluated whether or not we would work well together, we dove right into our work, which included homework and between-appointment check-ins and immediate progress. Savannah has a great way of helping you focus your thoughts, summon your drive, and find answers to your own questions. She once told me that she helps people see the answer they already know. She challenged some of my core beliefs about what I do and helped me see that making a change was an exciting opportunity, not an indication of failure after 20 years of doing the same thing. And once I was able to see my situation differently, everything else seemed to fall into place. This is not a what's-your-spirit-animal experience. It is hard work. It is evaluative and introspective and difficult. Savannah is an intelligent, focused, and patient professional. She pushes you towards progress each time you meet. She may just change your life.

Natasha is a fantastic healer. She offers a variety of modalities (from Thai massage to deep tissue…read moreto gentle touch) that treat whatever is going on with your body. I suffer from chronic neck and upper shoulder pain with several hot spots. Damn computer job! I'm also a very physically active person with tight leg muscles. After just a few minutes in her relaxing space, I completely melted on her mat and felt instant pain relief. Natasha is highly intuitive and a great communicator. She has deep knowledge of the human body and a holistic approach to her practice. I can't wait for my next session!

Great massage. I…read morehave been having some ongoing issues with alignment and extreme muscle tightness. Natasha used the correct amount of pressure right away, intuitively knowing how much. It is clear that she had worked on a lot of bodies and is skilled in doing so. My muscles felt pliable after - something that has not happened in a long time. Natasha is both a professional AND an intuitive healer. I felt very taken care of in small and large ways. Her office is beautiful too!