On a more personal note...
Thanks for stopping by and learning a little more about me. I think it's important to know and trust a person who is joining you on your health and well-being journey, so allow me to introduce myself.
I'm Stacy, I have two beautiful children that are my heart and soul, and I've lived in the Des Moines area since 2008. I moved here for a job with one of the area's major financial investment companies after leaving graduate school at the University of Iowa. I studied Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling and wanted to work in mental health for as long as I can remember, but sometimes life happens differently than what we planned. I worked for 14 years at the same company and found a knack for training, coaching and developing people. But no matter what role I took or what work I did in corporate America, I never felt like I was living my true life's mission.
Fast forward to a global pandemic that forced me to slow down and think about my life and the direction it was going and wonder if I was still okay with it. This was also a time of deep personal turmoil that gave me the rude but spiritual awakening I needed to get back on the path of my purpose. I realized I needed to live better for my kids and for myself. I began a sober lifestyle and decided to pursue my passions.
I always knew I wanted to help people dealing with mental health diagnoses or trauma, and I've loved and practiced yoga since I was a teenager, but until I started my own yoga teacher training, I didn't know how beautifully those could fit together. During my yoga journey, I found a way to practice that was life-changing for me, and I knew then, I wanted to share it with the world.
From life experiences and years of study, I've developed familiarity with a wide range of topics that can benefit from the healing properties of this work. These include but are not limited to:
- PTSD and C-PTSD
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Anxiety Disorders
- ADHD
- Neuro-spiciness (Neurodivergence if you prefer)
- Alzheimer's/Dementia - Including care partners
- Perimenopause/Menopause
- Trichotillomania
- Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
- Sexual Assault/Trauma
- Grief, Death, or Loss
- Addiction and Sobriety
- Trauma unique to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
- Trauma unique to military communities
My yoga space is welcoming and inclusive of all, so please get in touch to see if Setu Somatic Yoga is a good fit for you.