My name is Ariel and it is lovely to meet you!
I work with people who are done with surface fixes and ready to change the programs that actually run their lives. My work brings together hypnotherapy, somatic regulation, Holy Fire Reiki energy work, and IFS inspired parts-work so you can build steady, sustainable change — the kind that sticks.
My mission
To journey with you back to your own innate calm and agency by working with the nervous system and subconscious. When the body is soothed, energy is balanced, and the subconscious is heard, decisions come from clarity, not old survival programming. The result: clearer thinking, less reactivity, and steady progress toward the life you actually want.
Why this matters to me (and how my story became my practice)
I grew up as a storyteller — on stage, in music, in fashion , all kinds of performance — and for years I loved the aliveness of work that invited me into presence. But after fifteen years of performing, I hit a wall: debilitating performance anxiety. I knew my material inside and out, yet every time I walked toward the lights I froze.
A friend suggested hypnosis that had helped a friend of a friend. Deeply skeptical, I tried it anyway. The shift was quiet but radical: working beneath the conscious mind released the root of that anxiety. For the first time I felt steady onstage and, more surprisingly, steady in life. That discovery turned into a calling. I trained in hypnotherapy, studied counselling, somatic approaches and parts-work, and kept learning from teachers who deepen my practice. I’m committed to trauma-informed, nervous-system-led work that meets people where they are.
My Métis roots — belonging, resilience, and healing
My blended Métis heritage is central to who I am and to how I practice. It anchors my work in relationship to self, others, and land in order to facilitate a sense of belonging, and intergenerational healing. Reclaiming cultural stories and listening to family memory informs how I hold space — especially when shame, trauma, or disconnection are present. Healing the nervous system is both personal and collective; my identity shapes the heart of my work.
How I work (what you’ll actually get)
Nervous-system regulation: practical somatic tools you can use anytime to downshift and come back online.
Hypnotherapy & recordings (if desired) ally the subconscious to create new defaults — calmer evenings, steadier decisions, healthier habits.
Holy Fire Reiki energy support work (if desired): gentle energy balancing that supports nervous-system regulation, release of stuck patterns, and deeper integration between mind and body.
Parts-work (IFS-informed): dialogue with the protective parts so you can lead from a wise, compassionate center.
Strategy that sticks: short daily practices, audio tools, and real-world planning so change shows up in your calendar and your life.
Trauma-informed, culturally attuned care: safety, consent, and deep respect for your story and identity.
People rebuilding after relationship, family and major life shifts
Creatives and performers who need steady presence under pressure
Folks navigating compulsive patterns (alcohol, dieting, overworking) who want sustainable change, not willpower wars
People who want practical, nervous-system-first tools to feel calmer, clearer, and more capable
Credentials & offerings (brief)
The Grace Method® — 250+ hour certification (Grace Smith, CHt)
Accredited by the International Association of Counselors & Therapists
Holy Fire Reiki — Certified Practitioner
Creator, Intentional Actor — a hypnotherapy-based mindset program & app for performers
Ongoing study with Gabor Maté, Melissa Tiers, Alan Cohen and other mentors in trauma-informed and somatic modalities
A note on safety and roots
Healing isn’t linear. It’s not about “fixing” quickly or erasing hard parts — it’s about learning how to move with them. I bring a warm, steady presence and a practical toolkit. We’ll work at a pace that honors your nervous system, your culture, and your life.
Let’s start simply
If you’re ready to feel calmer, get clearer on what you want, and build habits that actually fit you — let’s talk. Book a free consult to explore a program that meets you where you are.
Media Links: https://empowerednations.ca/stories/hypnotherapy-for-healing-at-intentional-actor/
Meet Ariel
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My Training
My interests have led me to a variety of teachers, schools, and modalities. Here are a few of many:
The Grace Method School of Hypnotherapy, Grace Smith
Foundation for Holistic Life Coaching, Alan Cohen
Certified Life Coach through the Holistic Foundation of Coaching of American
Center for Integrative Hypnosis, Advanced Hypnosis techniques that utilize the most current research in neuroscience and mind/body medicine.
Compassionate Inquiry, Dr. Gabor Mate
Reiki Level 1
Certified NLP practitioner
