Welcome to Compassionate Practices!
WHY PARTNER with NATALIE of COMPASSIONATE PRACTICES? I am passionate about working with folx who are willing to gently connect with their body & nervous system to support the healing of anxiety, stress & trauma. When we give the nervous system space to feel safe and regulate, we can become better equipped to heal and to handle life's ups and downs. My practice is a blend of all I have learned and experienced throughout my career. I provide an integrated approach to therapeutic transformation and growth.
As a practitioner I am best matched with people who are willing to understand
I have spent my career studying anxiety, stress & trauma and the impact they have on our nervous system, body & mind. I have spent the majority of my adult life walking my own healing path and I have first hand experience with what it means to be an active participant in one's recovery. Along with the support of therapists, mentors and 12 step groups - yoga, bodywork and other somatic practices have been a vital ingredient in my own healing from various physical struggles, anxiety disorders and addictions.
In the years that I have been active in my own healing and recovery, I have grown more than I could have ever fathomed. I have learned to feel comfortable and at home in my body. I have reached milestones, gained new insights, been set free....and also....made mistakes & learned difficult lessons. All of these experiences were necessary aspects of my healing and recovery and have made me a stronger, more capable and happier person. I look forward to sharing all that I have learned with you!
Due to limited space on my schedule, current openings for private bodywork & yoga sessions are reserved for trans, gender expansive, non-binary folx & women.
As a practitioner I am best matched with people who are willing to understand
- that oftentimes, much of the pain and suffering we endure is connected to the nervous system.
- that an aggressive "no pain no gain" mentality is not compatible with the work I share nor is it compatible with profound, lasting recovery.
- that their body is always communicating with them (& they are open to listening to it!)
- that our work together is a partnership and it requires communication & collaboration.
- that healing & recovery are often a complex & winding journey that requires patience, commitment & effort.
- that this work is not a quick fix or meant to be "one & done."
I have spent my career studying anxiety, stress & trauma and the impact they have on our nervous system, body & mind. I have spent the majority of my adult life walking my own healing path and I have first hand experience with what it means to be an active participant in one's recovery. Along with the support of therapists, mentors and 12 step groups - yoga, bodywork and other somatic practices have been a vital ingredient in my own healing from various physical struggles, anxiety disorders and addictions.
In the years that I have been active in my own healing and recovery, I have grown more than I could have ever fathomed. I have learned to feel comfortable and at home in my body. I have reached milestones, gained new insights, been set free....and also....made mistakes & learned difficult lessons. All of these experiences were necessary aspects of my healing and recovery and have made me a stronger, more capable and happier person. I look forward to sharing all that I have learned with you!
Due to limited space on my schedule, current openings for private bodywork & yoga sessions are reserved for trans, gender expansive, non-binary folx & women.
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Compassionate Practices was born from my mission to create space for the gentle exploration of self-compassion and acceptance, and to support people as they travel the winding road of healing and recovery.
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Image description: me and my dog, Tilda. Tilda the greyhound is a retired racer. She is sensitive, sweet & an incredible teacher.
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Location
I will soon be seeing in-person clients out of Tribe Healing Arts! Located at 1821 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood. Public yoga classes are taking place on zoom. Please visit my yoga class' schedule page for more info! |
COVID Precautions Are a Priorityy
Extensive measures have been taken to reduce risk of transmission or harm within our space via air, surface and proximity considerations. Tribe has: -Installed UV lights in all ductwork to purify air -equipped UV light lamps for all treatment areas -installed CDC-approved HEPA air purifiers in all spaces including treatment rooms & common areas -applied stringent cleaning protocols using CDC & EPA-approved non-toxic cleaners We also: -require masks and distancing protocols at all times -wear KN95 masks or better during 1-1 sessions -pre-screen all visitors & have generous cancellation policies -train all practitioners on best practices for operating & reporting procedures -review and respond to all mitigations recommended within state and city guidelines Everyone's safety is our highest priority and this is why our guests have said they feel as if Tribe is one of the safest spaces in the city to receive care. |
