What is Organic Intelligence®?
Organic Intelligence is an evolutionary pathway to feeling whole and alive through resynchronizing the body, mind, heart, spirit, and environment. This gentle, integrative method nurtures the nervous system by honoring the inimitable wisdom within every living being and reawakening the roots between humans and the Earth.
Drawing upon polyvagal theory, complexity science, and contemplative traditions, Organic Intelligence (OI) recognizes the interconnections between neurobiological, societal, and ecological systems. Through compassionate interactions that generate playful and profound experiences, it promotes restorative ripples across scales.
Personalized OI post-trauma growth coaching sessions unfold as free-association conversations sprinkled with opportunities for mindfulness, somatics, and creative exploration. Everyone is eligible, regardless of their past. In this holistic framework, "trauma" means "unintegrated resource," so rediscovering the sources of support within and around us can expand our capacity to be with the fullness of life, both the beautiful and messy moments of individual and global metamorphosis.
From the core value of relationality, OI establishes lush conditions for seeds that lead to self-healing and sustainably contributing to the world in meaningful ways. As we cycle through the seasons, our dynamic physiologies long to dance across the planet, savoring its sensorial qualities. OI shows us that by nourishing our natural rhythms, we can ride the waves of life with ease, enjoying the journey toward collective flourishing.
Who is OI Coaching For?
Thanks to its individualized TraumaSafe™ methodology, OI can benefit people of all ages and backgrounds who want to flow through each day feeling fully present, buoyant, and free to express themselves authentically. Perhaps you’re exhausted from searching for attuned support and trying numerous modalities that are only semi or sometimes helpful. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by climate chaos or systemic injustice and want to take action, yet you feel powerless amidst the mess of modern life. Whether your goals are clear or barely a glimmer, OI can shepherd you forward.
OI continually moves me by illuminating paradigm-shifting possibilities, and I approach coaching as a partnership of radically respectful care. I welcome people from all branches of our human family and across spectrums of ability, neurotype, and LGBTQIA+ identity. I specialize in coaching people who are approaching or experiencing transitions, as well as those seeking a renewing North Star after burnout or disillusionment. My training has prepared me especially well to guide individuals engaged in the arts, activism, healing professions, and the world of education, but I warmly support people in fields of all flavors. No matter where you reside or how you identify, it would be an honor to accompany you through the landscape of your day.
How Can OI Help?
Benefits may include:
clearer personal compass and purpose
steadiness, even amidst change and uncertainty
relief from symptoms of mental and physical distress
deeper sense of calm, compassion, connection, and belonging
more nurturing, meaningful relationships
stronger bond with the Earth and appreciation for Nature
greater resilience, biological bandwidth, and energy to enjoy daily activities
ability to process complexity and navigate personal, local, or global challenges
capacity to experience creative inspiration and translate ideas into tangible realities
Beginning Together
If any of these words resonate, I encourage you to reach out here for a free 20-30 minute consultation. If we decide that we’re a good match, we can begin OI coaching sessions virtually from anywhere in the world. Sessions typically last 50-55 minutes each, and they take place in a rhythm ranging from weekly to monthly. To foster ease for all, I offer sliding scale pricing and accept multiple payment methods. If special accommodations are needed to make OI coaching feasible for you, please let me know so we can arrange the best forms of support. I look forward to connecting!
Diving Deeper:
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OI’s expansive roots began with clinical somatic psychotherapy and have grown to incorporate evidence-based research into evolutionary biology, mindfulness, and complex systems. This multidisciplinary approach addresses the physiology beneath the psychology. Additionally, OI’s non-directive, positive reinforcement growth trajectory makes it distinct among many other modes of healing and promoting wellbeing. Rather than focusing upon fixing the body or controlling the mind, OI attunes to organizing resources arising within a client and their environment, allowing healing to unfold gently, naturally, and fractally for individuals, their families, and communities. (Please note that OI is intended for post-trauma personal development, not acute crisis or active addiction situations).
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The prevalence of intergenerational trauma across dominant systems and movement spaces makes it challenging to see beyond the status quo and summon the stamina for activism. OI offers an accessible, sustainable alternative to mainstream approaches to self-care and community capacity building. With its orientation toward the present moment and the environment, OI aligns well with the collective change practices of Social Presencing (Arawana Hayashi), Neurodecolonization (Dr. Michael Yellow Bird), and Emergent Strategy (adrienne maree brown). As a relational foundation for systemic transformation, OI empowers organizers and rejuvenates grassroots groups throughout the justice advocacy journey.
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Coaching unfolds organically through free-association conversations, so preparation is not required. You’re welcome to arrive as you are and simply be yourself.
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For additional details about OI or the comprehensive graduate-level training involved in becoming a certified coach, click on the button, credential link, and certification badge below. I especially recommend the End of Trauma podcast and the peer-reviewed paper featured on the Organic Intelligence Outreach Institute’s website.
