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Working with Rachel has been an interesting and transformational experience, and I mean that in the best of ways! I came into this work hoping to deepen my relationship with myself, my sexuality and sexual expression. Cognitively I felt ready to do this but my body was incredibly resistant. Rachel sensed that from the beginning and made sure I knew that if safety within my body was the "only" thing achieved during our work together that it would be successful! Admittedly, I did not love that answer, but decided to trust it! Rachel did a great job of tailoring my treatment to me and intuitively picked up on where I needed to focus my attention each session. I had to put the idea of connecting to my sexuality/sexual expression by the wayside which I was bummed about, but I agreed with Rachel that focusing on safety had to happen. And slowly but surely, it did! It's crazy to think that just 5-6 months ago the idea of feeling safe in my body felt like a foreign concept because it feels so embodied now! And though I still have a way to go, without even realizing it, the creation of safety allowed for my body to connect to sexual expression and desire without any direct attention paid to it—kinda like a side benefit of safety! I feel grateful for the work that Rachel and I have done together. I am hopeful to continue working with her in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone!

I have so many amazing things to say about this woman. I am so grateful for her. As someone that has been doing the work and in this world for over a decade, Rae took my healing to an even deeper level. I used to try and work harder to achieve healing, and Rae showed me that it gets to be gentle and that I can build my capacity and self trust in the process. She holds the most incredible space and has such a gift of reflecting your process back to you, and explaining it in a way that makes sense. I have learned so much, including how important it is to validate my feelings, how trauma responses play out in my body and in my life, and tools to continue using as I navigate intensity in the world and life experiences. Rae is one of the best practitioners in the trauma industry and this type of support is unlike anything I have received in other therapy + coaching containers. If you are considering working with her-- DO IT! What you learn will benefit all areas of your life, for the rest of your life.

When I signed up for Rooted I was looking to deepen my understanding and experiencing of somatic trauma resolution. This felt important to do for my own healing and for my work with clients. This course impacted me profoundly from the beginning and was appropriately titled Rooted + Rebirthed. Rachel is an expert in the field and her teaching of the material is comprehensive and digestible. I was able to understand myself and my life experiences in a way I hadn't before. Prior to the program, my understanding was mostly at the intellectual level. During the program, it became embodied. I went through a deep transformation (which included discomfort) but it allowed me to step into a more authentic, whole, grounded, version of myself. I began to show up differently in all aspects of my life, especially relationships. It shifted family, friend, life, and business dynamics. This course felt like a graduate level course in trauma. It not only facilitated my own personal transformation but equipped me with tools for supporting clients in their healing journeys. Rachel and the community of participants provided powerful support as I navigated some of the most difficult challenges of my life. Post Rooted, my nervous system feels more grounded, regulated, and secure. Life continues to happen and I find myself less taken and shaken with what occurs around me. I have rebuilt parts of my life with a sense of self authority and self trust that I did not have before. I am living a life that feels authentic and aligned to me. If you are curious about this program, trust that part of you and sign up. If you value community, learning, growth, and compassionate support, this is a potent container. If you want to show up as a better human, friend, coach, educator, or healer— this is for you. It's been verrrrryyyy impactful and has truly changed my life.

There are few things I can recommend as wholeheartedly as Rooted. Nearly three years after our container, the seeds we planted are growing and flourishing in a garden of reconnection to my ancestors, creativity with my artwork, and communion with the earth and my body. Many times over the years since the program I have reflected on the moment after my exploration call when I was contemplating the course but hesitating because of cost. Inherited scarcity of resource of all kinds was one of the central things that drew me to the work of Rooted and it is truly some of the best money I have ever spent. During our pillar of Soul, a series of watercolors was born through me that I have since polished into a form to share and the medicine of the messages I received is now touching my loved ones in the form of my artwork. I believe connecting to our ancestry and who we were before colonialism (and still are) is an essential ingredient in anti racist work on Turtle Island. I have yet to find another space quite like the one Rae creates that allows for all of us to show up with an invitation into our deepest truth and healing with a trauma informed, spiritual, emerging and accepting love. Before Rooted I was longing for stability within. Despite all external attempts to build a foundation, my inner world would still tremble with change. My life before Rooted was full of doubt, anxiety and scarcity and my life now is … rooted! I can honestly say that since Rooted, a steady force has strengthened within me. Over the course of Rooted, I stopped "shoulding" myself and relaxed into my body and spirit in a way I wasn't able to before. While it sounds simple, it was the kind of work that needed to happen in a container of community. I now have a sense of being at home in myself wherever I am and have a strengthened communication to earth, body, ancestors, soul, and spirit. If you hear the call to join Rooted I encourage you to accept. I believe this medicine is what our world needs.

I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of the Rooted container. When it started I had recently gotten married and was looking to start a family (I became pregnant a month into the program). I was also longing to locate myself within "the family of things." I had a general idea of my lineage, but I never really thought to go deeper. I had always felt there was something missing from the conversation about race that white people were having. When Rae helped us understand that part of what allows white supremacy to flourish is our disconnection from our ethnic roots, a light bulb went on for me. With no connection to our heritage, white supremacy fills that vacuum. Rooted helped to offer another path into true identity. Rae has such a gift for holding and creating space. Even though we were virtual, the atmosphere and ambiance of our meetings mattered. She cultivated her physical space and encouraged us to do the same. It truly enriched the practice. Rae also guided us with wise questions and intense breathing practices and visualizations. Gently pushing us to dig into ourselves and the container. It feels like Rooted illuminated so much of what was already inside me. Rae helped lead me into the depths of my psyche to meet parts of myself I'd all but forgotten. And all the while holding and supporting us with such care and knowledge. The process always felt safe, even if it also felt scary at times. I found a boldness within myself while doing Rooted. An unabashed, unafraid, unedited version of myself that was longing to make some noise and break stuff. And then make the broken new again. Rooted truly changed my life for the better. It was a transformation portal and I came out feeling much more me. I felt untethered to the ideas the world had for who I ought to be and intune with my divine being. I am so grateful to Rae for offering such a blessing.

I'm Julia, an artist, astrologer, and maker hailing from Portland, Oregon. When I first stumbled upon the Erotic Embodiment program (which has now evolved into Slow Burn [now Erotic Reclamation]), I have to admit, I was a bit worn out. I'd dabbled in various courses and approaches to healing my sexuality, but I often found myself entangled in a web of self-criticism, comparison, and unrealistic expectations. The burnout was real, and I was hesitant about signing up for yet another course that might inadvertently trigger those patterns all over again. However, what stood out to me was the program's focus on embracing wherever you are in your journey. This resonated deeply with me because it was a departure from the usual "one-size-fits-all" approach I had encountered elsewhere. The container felt safe, and it acknowledged that burnout or hesitation were also valid starting points. As I delved into the program, I found something truly transformative. It wasn't just about chasing after some abstract notion of sexual pleasure or fitting into a predefined mold. Instead, it was about meeting myself where I was and giving myself permission to explore and honor my own unique pacing. One of the most impactful aspects was the emphasis on understanding my own nervous system. The course provided insights into the physiological responses that occur during trauma triggers, especially in the realm of sexuality. This information was a game-changer for me. It normalized my experiences and dissolved the heavy burden of feeling "broken." Instead, I learned to embrace my own pace and process, and it was a breath of fresh air. A significant shift was the newfound ability to advocate for my own pacing within my relationships. The program fostered a sense of intimacy and communication that had been lacking before. Instead of suppressing or hiding my experiences, I learned to share and connect with my partners on a deeper level. This led to more satisfying and intimate experiences, not as a result of a checklist, but as a genuine connection to my authentic self. The beauty of Slow burn lies in its commitment to authenticity and integration. It's not a rush toward a goal, but a journey of discovery and acceptance. The program's fusion of deep nervous system insights and mystical elements created a unique space where magic and science coexist harmoniously. If you resonate with the idea of embracing your own pace, meeting yourself where you are, and exploring the depths of your authenticity, then Slow Burn is an experience you'll treasure. Whether you're feeling burnt out, seeking healing, or simply curious about a holistic and integrative approach to sexuality, I wholeheartedly recommend this transformative journey.