Healing is Not Linear
And if all you did today was hold yourself together, I am proud of you.
Healing is Not Linear
And if all you did today was hold yourself together, I am proud of you.
Decolonizing Health & Wellbeing with Skylar
Are you seeking to reconnect with your purpose, reclaim your power, and live in deeper alignment with your values? As a certified life and wellness coach, I support individuals who are ready to unlearn survival patterns, tend to their nervous systems, and move toward a life rooted in wholeness, clarity, and joy.
My approach to coaching is culturally-grounded, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed. Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, life transitions, chronic stress, or burnout, I hold space with compassion, curiosity, and care. Together, we will work toward clarity, boundaries, embodiment, and long-term transformation.
Try asking yourself:
Do I feel stuck in patterns of survival, burnout, people-pleasing, or overworking?
Am I longing for more alignment between my values and my daily life?
Do I want to reconnect with my body and nervous system in a way that feels safe and grounded?
Am I ready to set healthy boundaries, deepen self-trust, and embody my truth?
Would I benefit from a coach who understands my lived experience and knows how to hold space for me without judgement?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then you're in the right place!
Knowledge is not Wisdom, but Wisdom is Knowledge in Action
My practice is grounded in over a decade of lived and professional experience, with a deep commitment to justice, accessibility, and relational care. Here’s what I bring:
Community-Rooted Expertise
Over 10 years of experience in frontline social work, trauma-informed care, and community health research and support for 2SLGBTQ+, disabled, and racialized communities.
Interdisciplinary Research & Education Background
Master of Science degree in Family Relations and Human Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Honours Heath Sciences, completed with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Essentially, my brain thinks like a doctor, psychologist, sociologist, epidemiologist, neuroscientist, and all the wellness gurus and trauma "experts" combined.
Lived Experience & Cultural Insights
I bring cultural humility, deep empathy, and land-based history and contextualized intergenerational traumas that are asking us to heal and break the cycles of harm. I understand the complexities of our social and political systems, which is why I am still hopeful that the more we heal ourselves, the more we can rebuild a better world. And I need you to be a part of that world.
Trauma-informed Somatic Practice
Certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (The Embody Lab, 2025) with additional training in body-based healing for C-PTSD and nervous system regulation.
Decolonial & Narrative-Based Pedagogy
Over a decade of grassroots organizing, digital storytelling, anti-oppression workshop facilitation, and community-based participatory research with institutions like the Re·Vision Centre, HIV/AIDS Resources and Community Health, and Trans PULSE Canada.
Creative & Innovative Thinker
As a published artist, zine-maker, videographer, and educator, I integrate creativity and narrative medicine into my coaching to help you tell your stories, reclaim your power and identities, and embody your truth in liberatory ways.
No one knows you better than you do
Whether you're seeking transformation in your personal, relational, or professional life, my role as a coach is to walk alongside you with integrity, care, and accountability. Let’s grow your capacity for rest, joy, and liberation—together.
We approach our lives on different trajectories. No one is truly ever "just passing through." Every encounter has within it the power of enchantment, if we're willing to look for it.
DISCLAIMER
Healing is a personal, self-directed journey. As your coach, I am here to offer support, resources & tools, guidance, and accountability—but the commitment to transformative change must come from you. This work is only as powerful as the energy, time, commitment, and openness you bring to it. I am here to walk beside you, but the journey is yours—and your growth will unfold with the love and intention you choose to give yourself.
Please note that I am not a licensed therapist, psychologist, or medical professional. My services are offered in accordance to the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Accredited Insight Coach Practitioner, which is in the capacity of a life and wellness coach, educator, and mentor. I do not provide official diagnoses, treatments, or clinical mental health services. Instead, I provide peer support, trauma-informed, culturally-grounded guidance and resources to help you make informed decisions about your healing journey and redefine your health & wellbeing beyond Western medical complex. You are encouraged to consult with licensed professionals for any medical or mental health concerns.