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Welcome to Holistically You - a transformative event for women focused on nurturing your mind, body, and soul! Join us at the Ridge Lodge at Horizons on September 19th for a day filled with expert speakers, small group experiences, and building relationships. Discover new ways to enhance your well-being… from gut health to mental health, fertility & perinatal care, postpartum care, immune & inflammation, nutrition, pelvic health, menopause and much more!
This powerful day will begin with a morning keynote presentation by licensed naturopathic doctor
Alexandra Cope. Then you will attend your choice of 4 sessions led by local experts and coaches across many health and wellness disciplines.
Included:
~ A healthy lunch
~ Mindful Movement session with Coleen Clement of Elevated Roots Wellness
Your day will be customized to match your interests.
No matter what 4 sessions you choose, you will experience:
Connection with other women
and
Time to focus on your health and well-being.
You will walk away with:
~ New friendships with local women
~ Connections to local holistic practitioners
~ Knowledge about what labs to ask your provider to order
~ Empowerment for using your voice as you navigate your healing journey
***To review descriptions of each Breakout Session, continue below this page. Session selection will be within a Google Form upon Ticket Checkout on Eventbrite. For more complete information, click on "Holistically You 2026" tab!
Our Event Hosts are excited to bring "Holistically You" to the Valley for its second year!
Celia Layman
Celia is the life behind Higher Health, LLC and founder of "Embrace The Change" Perimenopause Support. Inspired by her own transformative healing path and the many relationships she built along the way, Celia is thrilled to be organizing this special one-day event for the second year in a row.
Bri Layman
Bri is not only Celia's daughter-in-law, but partner in the vision behind "Holistically You". She has embarked on a holistic journey of her own since stepping into motherhood and is passionate about supporting other women doing the same.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Alexandra Cope
"Reclaiming Health Sovereignty for All Stages of Life"
Dr. Alexandra Cope is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and women’s health specialist whose work sits at the intersection of hormone science, trauma physiology, and Elemental medicine. She trained at the National College of Natural Medicine and holds advanced certification in fertility, somatic trauma through Somatic Experiencing International, herbal medicine with Dr. Jillian Stansbury, and 5-Element plant and flower essence work with Joyce Netishen.
Dr. Cope spent years watching women be dismissed, misdiagnosed, and handed prescriptions instead of answers. She left primary care to build something different — a practice rooted in getting to the actual source of hormonal imbalance rather than managing symptoms indefinitely. She offers women real testing, individualized therapies, and a genuine alternative to the default protocols: hormonal birth control, antidepressants, and one-size-fits-all fertility and (peri)menopause treatment.
Her group courses teach women to order their own labs, find the right herbal support, and biohack their hormones on their own terms. This is medicine that puts women back in the driver’s seat — and that’s exactly what she’ll be bringing to “Holistically You” on September 19th!
Meet Our Breakout Session Speakers
Explore our lineup of 15 breakout sessions and distinguished speakers, each bringing unique expertise on women's holistic health. Review their session summaries and select the breakout sessions that resonate with you. Selection is made on Eventbrite during ticket purchasing.
1.
Elizabeth Shoop
- River’s Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Topic: Mental Health
Title: “Little t” and Forgotten Traumas: The Ones that Still Shape Us
Not all trauma comes from catastrophic events. Many women and families carry the quiet imprint of “little t” and forgotten traumas—experiences that may seem insignificant or fade from awareness, yet overwhelm the nervous system and leave lasting effects on the body, mind, and relationships.
In this empowering session, participants will explore how trauma is defined, how it lives in the nervous system, and why seemingly small or overlooked moments—especially in childhood and birth experiences—can have a profound impact. Through guided insight and practical tools, this session emphasizes validation, co-regulation, and emotional processing as pathways to prevention and healing.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of trauma, along with simple, accessible strategies to support regulation, resilience, and repair—for themselves and those they care for.
3.
Coleen Clement
- Elevated Roots Wellness
LMT, Myofascial Release Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Yoga Teacher
Topic: Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Title: Nurturing Flow: Gentle Practices to Support Healing & Vitality
In this session we will explore how tuning into the wisdom of the body through the gentle, yet powerful practices of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, light touch bodywork, and guided breathing can help support your body’s natural healing process and flow. We will discover how lymphatic care complements the larger whole of our overall health and vitality. Participants will learn simple self-care practices they can incorporate into daily life to encourage lymph flow, support ease, and offer a deeper sense of balance and connection within the body.
2.
Jenny Pearl
- Sacred Spa Aesthetics
Spa Technician
Topic: Skin-care
Title: ABC’s of Skincare
In this session, we will be discussing the foundations of proper skincare - from the simple act of washing your face morning and night, to the importance of using retinol after the age of 30. I'll also be covering the difference between drug store skincare vs medical grade skincare. I will provide a slide show with visuals, and allow time at the end for Q&A.
4.
Alexandra Cope
- Copesthetic Health
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Advanced Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Topic: Hormone Health
Title: Cyclical Living for Reclaiming Feminine Power
This session provides a practical guide to what’s actually happening throughout your menstrual cycle. You will learn how to create a cyclical schedule for food, work, workouts, and life that is in balance with your cycle to maximize creativity, productivity, energy, and rest. Using Cyclical Living principles with Lunar phases as a guide calls back femininity into power. Participants will also gain an understanding of what labs & tests should be used to uncover clues when hormones are out of balance. As you become empowered to be actively involved in your own unique health journey, you will be connected to a greater sense of purpose, creativity, and embodiment. Discover this unique approach to reclaiming feminine power… at any age, and at any stage.
5.
Arlene Santos McCain, MD
- McCain Whole Health
Family Physician | Hospice Medical Director | Founder of McCain Whole Health Care & Sacred Paradise Aesthetics
Topic: Immune & Inflammation
Title: Inflammation & the Immune System:
A Whole-Person Guided Reflection
In this reflective breakout session, Dr. Arlene McCain invites women to explore inflammation and immune health through a whole-person lens. Rather than approaching symptoms solely as dysfunction, participants will be guided to consider how the immune system responds not only to infection or injury, but also to lived experience — including sleep, stress, hormones, nourishment, blood sugar stability, nervous system state, relationships, grief, movement, and environmental inputs.
Through a guided reflection worksheet experience, women will be encouraged to gently notice patterns within their own bodies with curiosity rather than judgment. This session integrates grounded medical insight with compassionate whole-person care, offering space for awareness, restoration, and a more connected understanding of health and healing.
7.
Magen Reigel - Genesis Midwifery
Certified Nurse Midwife
Topic: Postpartum
Title: The Fourth Trimester: From Surviving to Thriving
We will journey through the postpartum period up to 1 year. We will be looking at things such as newborn and breastfeeding care, the hormonal drop, and mental health changes. Learn tips and tricks for thriving in the Fourth Trimester and stages of healing after pregnancy.
6.
Leah Yael- Womb Waves
Full Spectrum Doula, Yoni Steam Practitioner, Student of Midwifery, Placenta Specialist, Holistic Herbal Healer
Topic: Fertility and Perinatal
Title: The Fertility and Perinatal Continuum
The Fertility and Perinatal time are truly a continuum. The bridge from preconception to pregnancy is a vast yet liminal space. The values of honoring the body, mind, and spirit are at the forefront of this session. Join Leah as she blends the magic and mystery of fertility for long-term health, for pregnancy preparation and beyond.
8.
Elizabeth Richardson
- Mary Baldwin University
MS, OTD, OTR/L
Topic: Nature-Based Connection
Title: In Relationship with Nature: Nurturing Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
This session explores the science behind how connecting with nature supports women’s health across the lifespan—from hormonal balance and stress regulation to mental well-being and resilience. Drawing from holistic perspectives such as Ayurveda, participants will reflect on their own rhythms, preferences, and life stages to create meaningful, sustainable relationships with nature that fit their daily lives.
This session offers an accessible, restorative approach to well-being that complements topics such as cyclical living, mental health, and aging with vitality.
Jen Tullo- The Blackberry Herbarium
9.
Bioregional Herbalist and Masters Student of Clinical Nutrition
Topic: Nutrition and Lifestyle
Title: Redefining Nutrition and Redesigning Lifestyles - for Vitality!
Jessie Clark and Jen Tullo invite participants to consider all the aspects of their own sustenance and wellness, to rethink commercialized nutrition advice, and to seek self-empowered vibrancy with bioregional herbs and foods, and lifestyle practices that nourish the whole person, their communities and the Earth.
Sarah McCadden- Mary Baldwin University;
Empowered OT
10.
OTD, OTR/L, CSOT, Level 1 FPHP
Topic: Pelvic/Sexual Health
Title: Pelvic Floor Function and Everyday Habits: Understanding, Awareness, and Empowerment
This interactive 50-minute workshop is designed to help women better understand pelvic floor health through education, guided body awareness, and practical lifestyle strategies. Participants will learn the role of the pelvic floor in bladder, bowel, and sexual health; engage in a pelvic floor mapping activity; discuss common concerns such as leakage, constipation, and discomfort with intimacy; and practice simple exercises and everyday habits that can support pelvic floor function. The session emphasizes normalization, empowerment, and accessible strategies women that can begin using immediately.
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Jessie Clark- Aligned Integrative Health
9.
RN, BSN, Certified Nurse Health Coach
Topic: Nutrition and Lifestyle
Title: Redefining Nutrition and Redesigning Lifestyles - for Vitality!
Jessie Clark and Jen Tullo invite participants to consider all the aspects of their own sustenance and wellness, to rethink commercialized nutrition advice, and to seek self-empowered vibrancy with bioregional herbs and foods, and lifestyle practices that nourish the whole person, their communities and the Earth.
Suzanne Perrine
- Centered Living with Suzanne
11.
E-RYT 500, YACEP, and Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Topic: Ayurveda
Title: Embodied Wisdom: Ayurveda for the Modern Woman
Embodied Wisdom is an invitation for women to reconnect with the innate intelligence of the body and the deeper rhythms of life. Drawing from yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience, this 50-minute talk explores how we can move from striving and overstimulation toward greater presence, vitality, intuition, and ease. Through reflection, practical insight, and simple experiential practices, participants will be encouraged to listen inward, honor their changing seasons of life, and cultivate a more grounded and authentic right relationship with themselves.
Celia Layman
- Higher Health
12.
M.A., Ed.
Certified Menopause Coach
Founder “Embrace The Change” Owner Higher Health LLC
Topic: Menopause
Title: Embrace The Change
Discover how your menopausal journey can lead you into deeper freedom and more focused fulfillment! In this session, you will gain a greater understanding of how you can live in higher health on the other side of your menopausal transition with greater physical vitality and mental clarity. Learn how self-empowerment, stress management, and self-care strategies can pave the way to the best years of your life!
Mary Louise Rose
- Health Your Way
14.
Certified Women's Health Accountability Coach, 200-hour Yoga Teacher, Reiki II practitioner, and Aromatherapist
Topic: Movement
Title: Move With Your Body: For Pre, Peri & Post Menopause Women
What worked in your 20s, isn't the same as what works in your 30s, 40s and beyond.In this session, I'll break down why movement needs to change as your hormones do, and what that actually looks like in real life. Whether you're in pre, peri, or post menopause, you'll walk away with a clearer picture of how to move in a way that supports your energy, your strength, and your body exactly where it is right now.No one-size-fits-all plans. No burnout. Just movement that finally makes sense for you.
Colleen Whiteford
- Colleen Whiteford
Physical Therapy
13.
PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Fascial Manipulation-Stecco® Clinician and Instructor
Certified Dry Needling
Topic: Fascial Function for Longevity
Title: Longevity & Aging with Grace
Are joint replacements, urinary incontinence, hysterectomies, arthritis, balance issues, muscle
loss, constipation, flatus, medications, doctor appointments, and so on all inevitable aspects of
aging? Time certainly impacts our bodies, but we are more in control of how it all goes down
than we might realize. Many people (including clinicians) are unaware of the influence fascia
has on our musculoskeletal and internal organ systems. Identification of and attention to fascial
dysfunction can go a long way in keeping us optimally mobile and functional throughout the
years. The time to start intervening and preventing these issues isn’t once the falls begin and
the stairs become painful – it’s NOW! The sooner fascial issues are addressed the better the
outcome. In this session we will explore how early identification and resolution of fascial
dysfunction can address these issues holistically, providing alternatives to medications and
surgery.
Holly Van Poots
- Be Balanced
15.
RDN, CSP, LD, FAND
Topic: Gut Health
Title: Supporting the Body You Already Have: Gut Health, Detoxification, and the Foundations of Healing
Our bodies are designed with remarkable systems for digestion, detoxification, and repair. When these systems become overwhelmed, symptoms such as bloating, irregular digestion, fatigue, and brain fog can emerge. In this session, registered dietitian nutritionist Holly Van Poots will explore how nutrition, lifestyle habits, and even epigenetic influences interact with gut health and the body's natural detoxification pathways. You'll learn how food and lifestyle choices can help optimize gene expression, support your body's innate wisdom, and create the conditions for healing. Walk away with a deeper understanding of these foundational processes and practical, sustainable strategies to help your body thrive.
Explore last year's event below and head over to our Instagram to view highlights of our successful day! Below includes information on past Presenters & Speakers that participated on April 12th, 2025.
Passionate or curious about Holistic Wellness?
Come learn how all aspects of health are intrinsically connected - fitting together like puzzle pieces that make up the whole YOU!
Holistically You is a transformative event for women focused on nurturing your mind, body, and soul! Join us at On Sunny Slope Farm for a day filled with expert education, small group experiences, and opportunities for building relationships. Discover new ways to enhance your well-being, from nutrition guidance to mindfulness practices and hormone education, and specialties like Ayurveda and acupuncture. Connect with like-minded women and experts in holistic living. Embrace this opportunity to prioritize self-care and personal growth. Come as you are, and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to embark on your holistic journey!
This powerful day will include four main session talks given by local holistic practitioners. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to select four focused breakout sessions led by experts and coaches across many different disciplines. We will all gather for a local catered lunch included in your ticket.
Event Sponsors
Heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors who join us in our vision of helping women experience holistic health!
Main Speakers
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Breakout Session Leaders
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