ABOUT ME
I am great at helping people feel better in their bodies and minds by sharing tools, techniques, and stories I have acquired on my own journey to reclaim my wellbeing.
As someone who has always been active and interested in health, I spent the first 24 years of my life being extremely unwell. I always exercised and ate "healthy" and still suffered low self-esteem, poor sleep quality, and high anxiety. In 2014, I was surprised and ultimately relieved to receive a diagnosis of C-PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Disorder). I had arrived in my therapist's office desperate and full of shame. I thought I had "lost at life" because I needed help. After already seeing two therapists and a psychiatrist the previous year, with an unsuccessful attempt at medication, I felt near hopeless. Heavily wrapped in suicide ideation, migraines, and what I now know were panic attacks, my psyche was beyond burnt-out and had been that way since early childhood.
I know what it feels like to be in the trenches, I have the capacity to deeply listen and help because I have liberated myself from there. With the help of therapists and mentors, attending numerous workshops and lectures, reading books, and practicing countless hours of yoga, I have found a sense of stability and peace. I have gone from the brink of committing myself, strategizing the most guiltless way to end my life, and having multiple physical health problems without any clinical findings to restoring my physical, psychological and spiritual health. The path is not linear, and I am by no means 100% "healed" or promising to know everything, nor am I looking to "fix you".
I am here to be of service to others' mental, physical, and emotional health. I LOVE helping people feel humxn again- resilient, resourceful, creative, seen, heard, safe, connected, authentic and empowered, able to handle the scary stuff with grace and revel in the joyful moments. If these sound like things you wish to cultivate in your life, I look forward to connecting <3
And if you want to know my "boring" credentials ;-) I hold a B.S. in Kinesiology as a Fitness Specialist from San Diego State University with minors in Spanish and Psychology. I am a certified Esogetic Colorpuncture™ Practitioner and Non-Professional Self Care Course Instructor. I am a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. I am certified as a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher through the Sunrise Yoga and Meditation Academy in NSW, Australia as well as hold certificates in Trigger Point Release™ and Reformer 1 Pilates. I have worked as a yoga teacher, personal trainer, Colorpuncturist, group fitness instructor, mentor, and wellness coach for over a decade across the US, Canada, Australia, and online.
If returning to your body and restoring a sense of agency and authenticity is calling to you. If your life feels ruled by pain and stress. If you're just curious to know more, reach out. I'd love to be of service to you. Let's turn "one day" into Day One <3
Jenna
I have an extremely busy, high stress career and overall like many type a personalities, just a busy life. I’ve tried traditional therapy and although it was nice, it never really helped me heal. It felt more like vent sessions. I’ve been working with Narina for the last few years and truly believe I’ve found the right type of mental health healing that I need! She is kind, empathetic but really pushes you (within means) to start the healing journey. I’m so grateful for my work with her. She was born to do this type of work, and I’m eternally grateful that she’s walking through my healing alongside me.
Jemma
Narina is a star. I’ve experienced many sessions with Narina and have had the pleasure of spending one on one time with her as well. Narina has the most incredible way of seeing you, hearing you, accepting you and embracing you. She has an amazing ability to facilitate groups of people attending her classes with calmness and clarity, strength and power as well as quick wit and natural fun humour. I love the way words roll off her tongue so easily and fluently with authenticity, depth and meaning guiding you to places to explore within yourself.
Laine
Through discussion with Narina, it's clear she has real depth of understanding about the inner workings we all have. Typically hang ups that we may be unaware of underlie problems that appear, later, in a more obvious "issue". She has a really beautiful energy. Love to be around that, life feels better when I do!
Neus
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Narina 1:1 as well as in a group setting. She has always held the space really well and has made me feel really safe and accepted. I’ve felt seen, held and understood in all scenarios. She will guide you beautifully on the journey, weather its in a group setting, or individually, she’s got you! Anyone who has the pleasure to work with her, will come out the other end feeling more empowered, loved and supported!
Elise
Honestly, your help is sooo valuable. One day, I'll effortlessly be able to do these things without much thought, but right now, I'm learning to crawl and thank you so much for your support.
Nicole
After losing my grandfather last week, I was heavy in my grief. I’d had his Funeral on Friday and my girlfriend suggested coming to your healing workshop that evening with Colourpuncture.
I wondered if it would be too much, and if I would be just crying through the whole thing. It was transformative. It was healing, it was a safe space for my grief, my love and my loss. The heaviness shifted, I only saw my love for him and our shared experience together. He was right there with me through the whole session. I cannot recommend Narina highly enough, thank you for creating this amazing and wonderful space for healing. I’ll be at the next one for sure.
Chris
Narina is amazing at what she does. I’ve had multiple treatments from her and each and every time I have dropped into a place that was unexplainable. You must give it (Esogetic Colorpuncture) a try!!!
James
Narina is awesome! I've known her for years. One of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. Intelligent and personable. Definitely check out what she has to offer.