Welcome to Northwoods Velvaere Studio
You were never meant to spend your life believing there was something wrong with you.
Maybe you've been carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or the weight of always being the one who holds everything together.
Maybe you've spent years trying to understand why you react the way you do, why your mind won't slow down, or why your body seems to stay on high alert.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Together, we'll gently explore your nervous system, your experiences, and the protective patterns that have helped you navigate life. Healing isn't about fixing who you are; it's about understanding yourself with curiosity, compassion, and creating space for lasting change.
Because you are not broken. Your nervous system adapted.
The Northwoods Philosophy
I believe every woman carries a story.
Some chapters are filled with joy. Others with survival, grief, uncertainty, or change. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know something before we begin.
You are not broken.
Your nervous system learned to protect you in the best way it knew how.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new.
It's about understanding yourself with curiosity and compassion while gently reconnecting with the person you've always been.
I don't believe therapy should be about fixing people.
I believe it should help us understand why our nervous system learned to survive the way it did—and create enough safety to respond differently when we're ready.
Like the changing seasons, healing isn't linear.
Sometimes we're growing.
Sometimes we're resting.
Sometimes we're letting go.
Every season has purpose.
My hope is that every woman who finds Northwoods leaves feeling a little more seen, a little more understood, and a little more connected to herself than when she arrived.
Somatic Therapy and Holistic Wellness Virtually for Women
At Northwoods Velvære Studio, I offer compassionate, body-centered therapy for women through secure telehealth in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Kentucky. I meet with clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays via telehealth.
Reach out to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation call
You'll be taken to my secure SimplePractice scheduling portal. Click "I'm a New Client", then select "Initial Consultation – No Charge”