A New Foundation 🌱
What is Organic Intelligence?
Organic Intelligence® (OI) is a clinical, mindfulness-based approach focused on fostering resilience and resolving trauma by leveraging the nervous system's inherent capacity for self-organization, rather than focusing on the trauma or stress. Developed by Steve Hoskinson, it uses compassion, positive reinforcement, and systemic mapping to move individuals from trauma to Post-Trauma Growth (PTG).
Auto-Organization.
Natural Healing.
Less Effort.
More Joy. ☀️
Why Organic Intelligence?
One of the many things the Organic Intelligence community presents to the world of health is that the body innately knows itself and how to heal itself. In addition, what people call trauma and stress is more biological than psychological; it's not necessarily just "mental" health, it is a systemic issue.
In traditional practices people can be misled by focusing solely on past experiences, the trauma, stressors, and the meaning around them. Because of this people can miss the clues their system is continuously feeding them (ex. images, sensations, feelings, unconscious movements) that can guide them toward reorganization.
By doing this, the system can remain in distress. People can feel stuck in some kind of loop they can’t get out of. They feel they have all this understanding, and yet when looking at their lives nothing seems to be changing.
Following the principles of Organic Intelligence, during a session a coach will track the client’s biology through free associative conversation. The topic: whatever the client’s system is bringing up in the present moment. As they speak the coach will observe and experience how the client’s system is providing support and then gently reflect those resources back in a easeful and pleasurable way. This helps to encourage the nervous system’s natural desire to receive these resources and become more regulated!
As the work continues, integrating these resources will become more automatic for the client’s nervous system. Their system will also learn how to process different levels of intensity without having to put in additional effort. This allows for a greater capacity to experience all of what life has to offer, including more joy, ease, and pleasure. An overall natural resilience is created with a stronger sense of autonomy and wholeness.
“OI’s Post-Trauma Growth is a reminder that the most natural thing is that we heal. We heal — personally and professionally — not by dredging up the past, not “feel it to heal it,” and not more pain and suffering. We heal in the here-and-now, through skilled attunement that sees our wholeness. With skilled support, our biology rediscovers its know-how of auto-organization, the natural emergence of our wellbeing.” - Steve Hoskinson
How to Get Started
At the bottom of this page you can follow the link to book a discovery call with me. This is a 30 minute free consultation where you are welcome to ask any questions you have about the practice, share what you’d like about your personal goals, and see if we are a good fit! All things discussed will be confidential.
The discovery call and sessions can be done online or in person. :)
Some Client’s Experiences:
“Rachel is such a supportive and generous coach. Working with her was both transformational and magical. After each session, I felt brighter, more powerful, and more 'me.' This revitalized energy carried through every area of my life in a way that allowed me to tackle challenges with openness and curiosity (instead of with fear and anxiety). I highly recommend working with Rachel -- she is a rare gem.” -Ayelette R
“As daunting as it may seem to be vulnerable with someone you don't know via Zoom, Rachel is truly one of the kindest, bubbliest, and most supportive people you'll ever meet. She is easy to trust and relax around, and the way she affirms you feels like a big warm hug. Nothing I ever brought to her ever felt too heavy or too silly. Our meetings were the highlight of my week and I always left feeling more grounded and more secure in my body, and always with little nuggets to mull over and journal about throughout the week. I absolutely recommend working with Rachel when you get the chance!" -Jin A
“Rachel is an incredible OI coach. She has helped deepen my personal awareness and given me an ease in finding presence and generosity for myself and others. It feels like a magical power that she has given me! Rachel is calming and collaborative and a wonderful person to grow with in this journey!” - Amanda P
“I was able to safely take a closer look at myself with Rachel’s’ gentle and empowering way of being.” -Michael K
