Fire Cider is a zesty vinegar tonic that can stimulate digestion and support your immune system. It combines the healing powers of apple cider vinegar with a myriad of herbs. You can add other herbs and spices for extra flavor and healing properties. I learned about this simple folk remedy as a young adult. I … Continue reading Stay Well with Fire Cider
Fall Reflection and Giving Thanks
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, fall is a good time to begin self reflection and offer gratitude. This year has been a whirl wind of changes. There have been new projects and collaborations, healing rituals and a child entering kindergarten. When I look back over the year, I'm proud of … Continue reading Fall Reflection and Giving Thanks
Lets Do It…Together
I'm a big fan of the DIY movement because industrialism cannot be sustainable. If we truly care about protecting our earth than we must reduce our consumption. The amount of energy and resources it takes to power factories and labs and then ship products all over the world is devastating on the environment and ultimately … Continue reading Lets Do It…Together
Enjoy the Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
How to enhance your air with essential oils Essential oils have been used by traditional medicine around the world for millennia but they have been recently been picked up by mainstream culture. Let’s start with what essential oils are. What are essential oils? Essential oils are naturally occurring aromatic chemicals produced by plants. How diffusing … Continue reading Enjoy the Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
Explore Wellness in Cuba with Me
Are you curious about sustainable communities in Cuba? I'll be leading a curated trip to explore the heart and soul of Cuba. Dine with leading Cuban experts, travel through Cuba's countryside and sip locally grown coffee out of coconut shells. We'll make cashew elixirs with local ethnographers and take a Cuban dance class. You can … Continue reading Explore Wellness in Cuba with Me
Do I have to wear a bikini?
Are you interested in dancing in Carnaval San Francisco but concerned about the costume? Don't be. Here's why. No, you don't have to wear a bikini. In short you can wear whatever you want in the parade. I am here to support you feeling good about yourself. We can modify your costume to your comfort … Continue reading Do I have to wear a bikini?
Exist Loudly! at Carnaval San Francisco
Carnaval San Francisco is less than 4 months away and BeadSquad is getting in gear. This year we want to take up space and be proud of who we are as individuals and as a group so our theme is "Exist Loudly!" This past year has been wild, politically, emotionally and professionally. The lessen I … Continue reading Exist Loudly! at Carnaval San Francisco
New Year, New Schedule, Same Big Dreams
When I started my journey as a wellness coach several years ago, I knew I wanted to help people connect with their body and live their best life but I struggled to find a way to be consistent. After bouncing around for a few years I am finally settling down with a consistent schedule. I … Continue reading New Year, New Schedule, Same Big Dreams
Carnaval San Francisco 2018
BeadSquad had a blast this year in the parade. We had so much fun that we're already getting ready for next year! Here's us getting ready to join the parade. We are #59 in the parade, you can see us dance down 24th onto Mission St at 2:44.
Ideas to Create a Bedtime Ritual
Starting the day of right often involves getting restful sleep. Having a bedtime ritual can help you sleep better. Good sleep is imperative for good health. Current research shows a strong relationship between sleep and our brain's functioning. Lack of quality sleep can lead to poor motor functioning as well as foggy thinking and lowered … Continue reading Ideas to Create a Bedtime Ritual