I help people with chronic health issues
partner with their right-now bodies and find a sustainable, kinder way of being.
I can help you meet your body where it is and learn new ways to cope and adapt, so you can get back to the things that make you come alive.
Living with chronic or confusing health issues can be lonely for many reasons.
But you aren’t alone.
I also help clients connect with other people who 'get it', so you can feel seen and supported in community.
Hi, I’m Lindsay!
I am an occupational therapist, wellness coach, and certified Kripalu yoga teacher.
I worked for years in hospital-based settings and currently am on faculty with the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Duke University.
I believe that living well and living with a health condition aren’t mutually exclusive. But we need a wider, more expansive understanding of wellness, one that allows for and even embraces our messy, beautiful humanity.
Stepping outside the existing healthcare system has enabled me to provide the best possible care to my clients in responsive, holistic ways that promote true flourishing.
Kind Words from Clients
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“Lindsay helped me prioritize calming my nervous system and strategize how to make my life less stressful. I appreciate that Lindsay is kind, pragmatic and really catered to my specific needs and goals. She is definitely practicing healing arts by combining her rich knowledge of a variety of traditions.
I’ve discovered how to give myself permission to relax and take time for my body to unwind and I continue to use what I learned from her daily.”
— Erika U.
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“Lindsay has increased my confidence in my ability to manage this journey. One of the things Lindsay helped me do is to build my confidence in my ability both through the skills she has given me, but also just the reassurance that I can do it.
I don’t think in any other health care situation I’ve ever felt like I was the only one working with you. You always come with ideas and you’re always listening… Your adaptability, your agility is remarkable.”
— Scott M.
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“Root to Rise found me at a very challenging time in my life. I had been trying to navigate the newness of chronic illness being thrust upon me and among all the other things I was lacking, people who 'got it' was high on the list.
I looked forward to getting to spend time with a lovely group of individuals in similar circumstances, weekly. And having Lindsay as a facilitator made for a really safe environment as she is very empathetic and a great listener.”
— Janet H.
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“Lindsay is a kind, compassionate person who helps you where you are today. I often hear her voice in my head reminding me to breathe when I get tense, and telling me that doing what I am able to do today is enough.
She encourages me to listen to my body and to be gentle with it. I encourage anyone who is thinking about starting on their own wellness journey to reach out to Lindsay. Her support has been tremendous!”
— Karen R.
What if wellness isn’t the opposite of illness?
What if it looks like:
feeling aligned with your values,
being present in your relationships,
and thriving in the life you have?
When clients find their way to me, they often:
Are struggling with the uncertainty and unpredictability of their health issues
Feel discouraged by the broken healthcare system
Have seen many providers and tried different approaches that haven’t helped
Are looking for ways to deal with symptoms and feel better day-to-day
Want to connect compassionately with their body
Hope to feel more balance, ease, and confidence
Ways I Can Support You
Holistic 1-to-1 support to help you nurture wellness and invite more ease into your life while managing a health condition
Learn (or dive deeper) into embodiment practices like breathwork, meditation, gentle Hatha and Restorative yoga
Mindful self-management support for those living with chronic illness to shift from surviving to thriving
