my mission
My purpose in life is to support people awakening to their greater potential and help them achieve it. I am committed to doing my part to help create a heart-centered world where people are joyfully alive and powerfully creative, and we all thrive. I'm particularly passionate about mission-driven entrepreneurs, wellness practitioners and educators.
my philosophy
your greatest strength is being most deeply yourself
Your life will launch to a new level when you recognize the unique instrument that you are and learn how to more skillfully express yourself in the world. Each one of us is a unique expression of life. When we tap into a deeper sense of our true selves, we can harness the power of our unique combination of aptitudes, perspectives and preferences.
you have gifts that we all need
There are solutions to problems or things missing from this world that only you can see or have an interest in realizing. What is more, is that sharing our greatest gifts is also the source of our greatest joy and sense of purpose.
you have a natural and powerful capacity to heal, grow and create
All living things are masterpieces of creation. However, human beings have a particular flavour of "genius." We have a strong tendency to create challenges that require us to grow and evolve in order to transform. In short, our difficulties are not proof that we're defective. It's a brilliant part of our design.
my practice
I provide people with the support and skills they need to embrace their challenges and grow through them.
I support my clients to combine mindfulness and self-care to become more clear and aware about who they really are, what they're here to do in their lives and expand their capacity to follow through.
In session, I intuitively weave together dialogue, mindfulness activities, embodied exploration (of thoughts, feelings and concepts), and sometimes bodywork. Sessions range from 30 minutes - 2 hours depending on what is appropriate in the moment. You will have homework, and I will hold you accountable to your commitments. I will help you stay clear, inspired and connected to your goals while also strengthening your personal foundation.
True change comes from developing new habits, perspectives and skills. This is a practice, and it takes time and perseverance.
The duration of coaching relationship varies widely based on the depth and breadth of the goals you have. It takes time to gain momentum and achieve significant changes in your life. While there can be immediate benefits, it is typical for new clients to take three or more months to begin realizing tangible results, and often a year before larger goals are realized.
Ideally, sessions are held in person if possible (especially initially), but are most often done over the phone or Skype.
what people are saying
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I was feeling stuck in my career and working in a negative environment—resulting in stresses that affected my emotional and physical well-being. I wanted to be on different path but wasn't sure how to transition. Through a series of creative discovery exercises, Jalen helped me pinpoint what was on-track, what was off-track, and outline the steps to take to achieve my specific career and health goals.
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As a coach, Jalen's ability to help me look at perspectives was highly impactful. His ability to listen deeply and paraphrase my words really helped me see my impact on others. I left our session committed to 'cross the line' and move forward on a difficult decision I had to make. I highly recommend Jalen if you are looking for a coach who will give you direct feedback when necessary and hold the space for you to work through your own issues.
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Thank you so much for guiding me in discovering how magical my body is. I had a very pleasant and deep experience and your intuition and facilitation of my process was amazing. The technique is beautiful and you are so connected with what you do. Can't wait for the next discovery session with you.
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Jalen's treatments are wonderful! His touch is gentle and intuitive. I felt looser and more relaxed, and really enjoyed the work. I was quite impressed with how thoughtful and respectful his touch and hands were, and I felt that he was in conversation with my body. I highly recommend his treatments.
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Jalen and I worked together during a period in my life that involved much shifting and changing. At the time, my life, in all areas (professional, personal, romantic) felt like a boat that was trying to navigate during turbulent seas without an effective rudder. My lover of 6 years had moved hundreds of miles away from me, my beloved teacher had died suddenly and unexpectedly and I was struggling professionally with how to express myself in the world. Jalen offered a sturdy, resilient and compassionate container and mirror that helped to steer my course more in-line with my deeper truth. Each session brought wisdom, perspective and peacefulness to the surface. When uncomfortable feelings arose, Jalen was able to offer neutral ground so that I could make the shifts that needed to happen. Jalen has the capacity to skillfully work with the masculine archetypes that circulate in our human landscape so that we can relate, connect, see and heal. He's willing to ask the important and provoking questions that lead to those essential 'aha' moments of discovery and wisdom. I would not hesitate to recommend his coaching services
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Jalen's sessions are incredible. Many months later, my body still remembers the bliss-feeling as a result of bodywork with Jalen. I felt completely at ease to relax into the session, and trusting of Jalen to work with my body with professionalism, care, and presence.
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I would highly recommend booking in for Jalen's Wave Method bodywork and/or Somatic Resilience coaching. You will be in great, safe, loving and super healing care. I found it very helpful in shifting my current fear and resistance as I set sail for brand new direction in my life (post-divorce, new career & moving away!). I was guided back to centre, truth and reminded of the courage in me to make the wondrous leap. Thank you Jalen for the gift of you in this world - that reflects lovingly the gift I possess in me too.
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I would highly recommend booking in for Jalen's Wave Method bodywork and/or Somatic Resilience coaching. You will be in great, safe, loving and super healing care. I found it very helpful in shifting my current fear and resistance as I set sail for brand new direction in my life (post-divorce, new career & moving away!). I was guided back to centre, truth and reminded of the courage in me to make the wondrous leap. Thank you Jalen for the gift of you in this world - that reflects lovingly the gift I possess in me too.
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Jalen offers a grounded, open, and focused presence that invited my complete self to emerge. Because he created and held a safe space, Jalen encouraged vulnerability and the recognition and release of limiting thoughts. He brings a lightness of spirit that is both playful and deeply respectful, and consistently met my complexities and emotional shifts with intuitive grace. Jalen tuned into my energy, and acted as a mirror wherein my strengths were clarified, and my weaknesses transformed. Through his discerning guidance, I was able to recognize my beauty, power, and divine connection. It was a tremendous gift to feel seen on such a profound level. After our time together I felt incredibly light and free.
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Jalen is a talented and intuitive practitioner with a big heart. His touch is calming and healing, and his approach is informed by deep listening and compassion. If you are looking to take steps to improve your physical and mental health, working with Jalen will lead you down a good path
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A Trager session with Jalen is a great way to calm your body and mind. His intuitive hands and movements take you to a place of complete relaxation which can stay with you long after the session. I highly recommend Jalen to introduce you to Trager bodywork.
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Jalen's sessions were kind, compassionate and effective in allowing my body to relax and release the tension it held.
I always felt safe and cared for during sessions which was very important to me as I released pain and tension from my body.
I was impressed with Jalen's ability to handle my emotional releases as several times I laughed or cried or just shook in my body releasing the unwanted experiences that it was ready to let go of.
I would highly recommend Jalen's skillful, professional, helpful and effective techniques if you need to release tension or stress from your body mind or spirit. -
Jalen’s calm and intuitive nature allowed me to feel comfortable immediately. He has a balanced nature of gentle strength which allows the client to feel at ease and the body to relax into an open state. His passion and deep respect for Trager is evident. This technique is highly needed in this time of great inner stress.
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Jalen offered me my first experience of the Wave Method and awakened profound insights that I had no prior access to. As a longtime healer and person on the path of spiritual growth, I have experienced many different kinds of bodywork and formed relationships with numerous quality practitioners. Jalen ranks among the top. After a single session with Jalen, I can ground my fluid nature almost instantly, feeling brave, present, and solid. I am able to open myself – expressively, creatively, and in relationships – with a more flexible, playful, and authentic presence. The effects of Jalen’s bodywork brought me into greater alignment with who I am on all levels.
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This is the first time I had a Trager treatment. I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome as I have been battling with some old injuries. Aggressive intrusive massage and intense stretching was always the treatment that was suggested. What I have learned from Trager treatment is that it does not have to be so uncomfortable. Comfort and relaxation is the focal point.
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Jalen you are amazing! The session was so productive and the way in which you showed up was truly incredible. I felt totally at ease, open and fully heard. You made me see so many things in a new light and exactly how I was blocking myself. The guided meditation was mind blowing, I felt so connected, safe and surrounded by support and understanding.
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[Jalen has] very strong intuition. His hands are drawn to the right place. He has the hands of a healer.