Soul-otions: Transformation & Integration, Life Coach, Psychic Readings, Soul Retrieval, Medium, Divination, Tarot
Soul Correction
I hail from Michigan, where I was born to Dutch immigrant parents, positioning me as the seventh child in a bustling household of ten siblings. My upbringing was a tapestry of sibling-led care, marked by bouts of neglect and sibling rivalry, all under the ideals of a mother deeply devoted to her Baptist beliefs. My father, a compassionate soul with a knack for aquaculture biology and painting, found himself overwhelmed by the demands of a large family. Yet, his efforts to provide for us were monumental, constructing two family homes and cultivating a vast garden that ensured a nourishing upbringing in the countryside.
Navigating life's path led me to embrace parenthood with the birth of my child, traversing through life's unpredictable currents. A pivotal shift occurred as I transitioned from a near-atheist stance to exploring spiritual realms, sparked by the writings of Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra. This ignited a passion for delving into the once-taboo realms of Buddhism, meditation and other spiritual practices, challenging the conservative tenets of my upbringing.
My journey expanded into the exploration of holistic wellness and energy healing modalities, including acupuncture, herbal healing, Reiki, Jin Shin, and any class I could find, all of which provided profound insights into health and well-being but none of it seemed the full key. My intrigue with the Law of Attraction, fueled by Abraham Hicks' teachings, led me to invest deeply in their philosophies, a decision that, while transformative, also precipitated a dramatic upheaval in my life.
Amidst the thriving chaos of running a biotech startup, enjoying a comfortable life filled with adventure and leisure in Fort Collins, Colorado, I found myself divesting from it all. In the wake of losing nearly everything, I embarked on a nomadic journey in a 1978 Dodge Honey camper, armed with the remnants of my former life's assets. This period of intense freedom and existential reevaluation marked the beginning of a profound spiritual awakening.
The decade that followed was a chapter of ascetic living and spiritual exploration. I immersed myself in the community at Harbin Hot Springs, embracing a lifestyle of yoga, meditation, and natural healing, and wintered in Mexico, where I established a beachside healing clinic and taught yoga. My adventures also led me to Burning Man, and allowed me to deepen my spiritual practice as an Ayahuasca Shaman, whilst allowing me to contribute to various conferences of spiritual nature along with the pleasure of contributing to music and cultural festivals across the United States.
Ultimately, my journey has come full circle, bringing me back to Fort Collins to be closer to my daughter's family. Here, I continue to write, heal, and guide others, drawing from a well of experiences that span the conventional to the extraordinary.