Hello, and Welcome To My Website!

My name is Theresa Sailor, aka Coach Theresa.
I am a victorious survivor of childhood abuse and adult trauma.
It is my honor and privilege to share my recovery, and to support you on your wellness journey.
You too, can overcome the effects of trauma and begin to live a more joyful and healthy lifestyle.  

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Are You A Survivor Of Trauma?

 

Many trauma survivors experience lifestyle disorders that prevent them from experiencing their life in a joyful and positive way.

The most severe trauma occurs when we are children. As a result of physical, emotional or spiritual trauma endured during the early years of our lives, the result can be a variety of healthy lifestyle obstacles!

This can be extremely difficult to manage once we become adults.
It can also cause us to suffer from anxiety, self sabotage and self image distortions decades after the damage was inflicted.

I spent the first five decades of my life overcoming the after-effects of a traumatic childhood.

This inspired me to spend many years immersed in educating myself and becoming an expert in coaching women who have also endured the devastation trauma can inflict on our lives.

Topics of study include holistic self-care practices that heal past hurts as well as using simple fitness and basic nutrition for optimal health and well being.

I am an advocate for spiritual freedom which enables us to break away from needless anxiety and imposed guilt.

In my spare time, you can find me enjoying my grandchildren, tending an organic garden, reading, dabbling in oil painting or hiking and exploring some new and exciting places.

I am a victorious survivor of child abuse and trauma. You can read my story Here.

 

 

Are you able to relate to some of the following trauma manifestations? 

 

Weight gain
Exhaustion
Insomnia
Unresolved Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Feeling Stuck
Alcohol/substance abuse

Digestive problems
Food addictions/compulsions
Self sabotage
Brain fog episodes
Health anxiety
Passive aggressive behavior
Co-dependencies
Religious ferver

Self Condemnation
Loss of confidence
Social Anxiety
Perfectionism
Avoidance of conflict
People pleasing
Self blame
Misplaced guilt…..

If you are experiencing some of the above issues due to the residual effects of trauma, this can really interfere with your ability to live a joyful life!

What is Integrative Lifestyle Coaching?

 

Integrative Lifestyle Coaching includes the full spectrum of incorporating spirituality, nutrition, fitness and balance to my clients.

Success is achieved by establishing self care and personal empowerment strategies resulting in victory over acquired habits and tendencies.

You can free yourself from those negative emotions and enjoy a sustainable level of physical/spiritual/emotional wellness that DOES NOT leave you with confusion and frustration!

You will be amazed at the results fun and easy shifts in perspective can bring to your life!

This is for you if you would like to enjoy holistic wellness with a sense of balance and peace of mind.

You will be amazed at the benefits that come from a simple shift in perspective! 

 

My Training, Experience and Education:

  • The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  • Red Cross Personal Health Care Training Program

  • The Stratford Career Institute- Natural Health Consultant

  • A variety of Integrative Coaching, Holistic Wellness and Practical Business Courses

  • Reiki Master Initiation & Certification

    Reiki Master Affiliate MemberI am an attuned Reiki Master Practitioner in the Usui System of Natural Healing.
    I was attuned at level I and II during the summer of 2002.  Reiki Masters Doreen Russel and Martha Creek were my instructors.
    I spent many years practicing Reiki healing on family and friends. After seeing many near miraculous transformations, I decided to pursue Reiki Advanced and Master/Teacher Certification. (Learn more about the ancient practice of Reiki Here )      
    I received my level III Master Initiation at Unity of Louisville Temple in Louisville, Ky by Reverend Valerie Mansfield March of 2016

 

Beginning The Journey to recovery:
Products And Services

My Education

 

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

I received my training at The Institute For Integrative Nutrition.

My studies included health and wellness, nutrition and diet theories, communication skills, contemporary health issues, coaching, active listening, food politics, and small business management.

My training also included lifestyle coaching methods, holistic nutrition philosophy, business training, lifestyle management techniques and innovative coaching methods

 

Reiki Master in the USUI system of natural healing

Reiki is a spiritual frequency and vibration healing practice used to promote balance throughout the human system.

Reiki is used for stress reduction and for opening and balancing of the Chakra’s, which are the spiritual energy centers of the body.

 

Certified Natural Health Consultant

I received my training at the Stratford Career Institute.

There, I acquired extensive knowledge about natural health and healing modalities, herbs, vitamin and mineral supplements, and holistic nutrition.

 

A Lifetime Of Hands On Training

Growing up:

Growing up in an established foster care home, I was raised with a constant stream of babies coming and going. 
At one time, we had 11 in diapers with no outside help.
It was my responsibility to help maintain a clean and safe environment 
I provided for a lot of their training and supporting of various child development stages.
It was a privilege to be able to provide some degree of love and intimacy that they were missing.

 

Midlife Studies:

Over the years I acquired many healthy lifestyle skills in both conventional and alternative practice.
I have both studied and practice the following:
Positive mindset and mindfulness
Energy channeling for healing
Meditation
General nutrition guidelines
Basic fitness
Ethics and moral integrity
Grief management

 

Recent:

My husband of 20 years passed away after long battle with end stage renal failure. His ureter tubes were defective at birth and eventually backed up and silently destroyed his kidneys.
I was his support partner and health care advocate since Jan, 2015.
After many years, many rebounds and many treatments, we lost the final battle March 27th, 2021.
I was at his when he passed away.

We were trained by DaVita Kidney Care to provide both manual and automated peritoneal dialysis treatments in our home.
Administering prescribed injections and assisting him in monitoring his medications was one of many important responsibilities.
Another primary aspect of his care was maintaining a very strict, renal diet while maintaining variety.

I am gluten intolerant and have successfully eliminated gluten from my own diet.
This was discovered in 2004 when I had a gene test done to confirm it.

My daughter suffered a massive stroke in 2016.
She has been able to restore nearly all of her physical and cognitive abilities.
It was my pleasure to attend many of her therapy sessions.  She was able to push through and rebuild important brain connections.

 

Early adult vocation:

I began working in the health and wellness industry in 1984 as a personal care health assistant.
My patients included dozens of senior citizens, children and disabled adults.
Caring for injured and aged people was my vocation for 17 years.

Among the many skill modules I was taught during that time were the following:
Basic nutrition
Personal care and hygiene
Signs and symptoms of disease
Maintaining a clean and safe environment
Appropriate food choices for specific conditions  
Range of motion therapy
Social and family dynamics
Respect for cultural and personal values
End of life support
Managing grief and loss

I was educated to provide home care for specific conditions such as; Alzheimer disease, diabetes, dementia, stroke, cardiac issues, renal failure and many others.

 

Grief and loss:

On March 27th, 2021 husband passed away after a 6 year illness where his health gradually declined and he eventually lost all quality of life. He transitioned with me by his side.
I would love to say I handled this well, but that would be a untrue. There is a hole in my life and a sad loneliness that will always be there.
What I did though, was to maintain my mental, physical and spiritual condition from deteriorating during the first years of shock and trauma. I am fortunate to have the education and experience to keep my promise to him; that I would build a new life and find reasons embrace joy and gratitude every day.

My only son and youngest child took his life February 13th of 2007. At that time I began a journey of complicated and traumatic grief.
I became educated and experienced in managing grief. Developing a new reality that includes self healing and restoring quality of life.
Through that horrendous experience, I became a survivor of suicide loss.

I am also well versed in:

 

  1. Basic food preparation and kitchen safety
  2. Pantry and food storage organization
  3. Basic menu planning and shopping
  4. Organic gardening for home use
  5. Simple budgeting and money management

Hobbies:

I enjoy organic gardening, preserving and storage of seasonal foods. We use composting to maintain garden health without chemicals.
Reading is my passion! I enjoy supernatural thrillers, fantasy and science fiction!
Maintaining a large collection of holistic, traditional and modern wellness reference and research publications keeps me up to date and informed.
Being out in the parks and forests is both recreation and therapy.

"I would like to take a moment to say what a pleasure it was working with Theresa during the last 3 months. Theresa has a kind, caring, non-judgmental approach that opens you up to her. With Theresa s help I was able to narrow down some of my unhealthier lifestyle choices and she encouraged me to take baby steps instead of changing everything all at once. This helped me to continue with the changes throughout the week and begin adding another small change every other week. I really enjoyed the pantry makeover video we made together"

Cheryl Miller – RN

"My top goals working with Theresa were to lose weight and get back to clean eating. I wasn't feeling well, had put on weight and had no motivation to lose it. She had great suggestions for snacks and encouraged healthy choices by providing recipes, information on food choices and self care. I would describe Theresa as caring, informed and very knowledgeable. She is dedicated to the success of each person"

Sherry Bitely

"I have nearly completed my six month program with Theresa Sailor who has been a wonderful health coach. Specifically, she brings extensive knowledge of human nutrition, the inner workings of the food industry and the know-how of organic farming. Along with these technical gifts she is warm, supportive and attentive to detail while providing accountability and professionalism to the relationship. I highly recommend Theresa as a health coach"

Alissa Skinner: Physical Therapist

"I am in stage 5 kidney failure. Theresa was able to help me start planning a menu and prepare simple meals that work with my diet restrictions. She also helped me to start exercising more regularly and use some meditations to help with anxiety. I am glad she is working with me, there are a lot of things I have learned that improve my quality of life with her help and guidance"

Claude Sailor: Film Scrap Recycling