In memory of Heather Anne Rider

Heather Rider was one of our first Austin Wellness Collaborative supporters and members. As our founder shared “she was a BRIGHT, beautiful light”.

Heather leaves behind 2 daughters who have a GoFundMe here.

Read her obituary on GoingHomeCremations.com

She was a healer, entrepreneur and was very active in our community. She will be missed.

The following is adapted from her original AWC listing submission.

Former Anxiety Specialist @ Heather Rider Coaching

Heather Rider was an anxiety specialist who personally overcame high-functioning anxiety while working in a demanding Tech job. She worked with clients from all over the world who wanted to take a non-traditional, holistic approach to healing anxiety.

Heather developed her own unique healing method through her own experience, research and the experiences of hundreds of her clients. She was passionate about sharing this knowledge and helping people.

She regularly wrote and presented on the issues of perfectionism, high-functioning anxiety and other anxiety related topics.

ENERGETIC SAFETY AND TRAUMA SPECIALIST

Izzy is a healer, teacher, and mentor specializing in the intersection of addiction, trauma recovery, and spiritual practice. Izzy focuses on the healing of soul wounds caused by trauma, PTSD, and addiction and frequently works with clients who have autoimmune disorders, adrenal fatigue, and other stress-related health issues. Working with Reiki energy and the Feileacan Trauma Release Technique™, Izzy guides and mentors clients as they begin to rediscover lost or broken pieces of their souls. By creating calm, comfortable, and restful spaces, Izzy helps people feel safe as they engage in the deeper work of healing past wounds and considers it a sacred task to guard and protect individuals while helping them work toward becoming whole again.

Izzy has been practicing Earth-based spirituality for more than 30 years. Izzy is certified in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Medical Reiki, Traditional Usui Reiki, and Usui Holy Fire Reiki. Izzy created the Feileacan Trauma Release Technique™ and is also a co-founder of The Order of the Crows, a priesthood tradition honoring the Morrigan.

As a Reiki practitioner and teacher, Izzy believes it is essential to empower others to heal themselves, providing clients and students with the necessary tools and techniques to build a daily practice of spiritual self-care.

Driven by a desire to be of service to others, Izzy offers courses in:

• Energetic Safety
• Reiki
• Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care

Izzy also provides consultation and mentorship along with guided meditations and additional resources.

Izzy believes that with time, love, and support, our capacity for healing and transformation is truly limitless.

LMT, RBP, RES-CPT, RYT @ Austin Bowenwork & Alignment Center

Bowenwork, Myofascial Release (John Barnes method), Restorative Exercise Specialist, Intuitive Healing

I have over 19 years of professional experience as a bodywork therapist. My niche is helping my clients relax like they never have, overcome chronic pain and begin moving freely again. Most importantly, my passion is creating space for the body and heart to reveal what it needs for healing and expression. I believe we are all worthy of our inner heart’s desires and sometimes we have to manifest pain and illness as a way to wake up to our awesomeness! I am a Master Bowenwork Practitioner, a Registered Yoga Teacher, Restorative Exercise Specialist through the Nutritious Movement Center, Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Texas, and a healing intuitive.

Jessica is now offering coaching for women

*Updated for 2022

Heart centered coaching for women who are ready to heal, grow, and live a more purpose filled life.

Learn more at: JessicaSheaffer.com

Professional Cuddler & Theraprenuer

Kristi is a former licensed massage therapist for 15+ years and the first LMT that also offers cuddling services in Austin. She is deeply honored to serve her clients whether they are grieving, stressed, lonely, empty & exhausted, or simply seeking relaxation.

She loves doing this wonderfully positive & life-affirming work. Her passion for professional cuddling is matched only by her love of creating art, specifically oil painting and stone sculpting.  She has been painting all her life and has sold several pieces.

She is a believer that lasting change occurs over time with trust and that establishing long-term relationships is the most effective way for her to assist her clients in achieving lasting physical, mental & emotional health and happiness.

Website: austincuddlecommune.com

LCSW, Psychotherapist @ Flourish! Psychotherapy + Nutrition

I am so excited to be practicing mindfulness and self-compassion based therapy at Flourish! after taking a few years off to be with my family. I particularly enjoy working with women, adolescents, and new parents and utilizing attachment theory, self-compassion and mindfulness based interventions for symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and attention issues. I also love facilitating the Mindfulness Skill Development group classes at Flourish! to help clients cultivate mindful awareness and assisting them in learning how to meditate and develop coping mechanisms. and tools for our stressful modern world.

My educational background includes a MSW University of Texas at Austin and a BA in Latin American Studies and Spanish from UNC-Chapel Hill. Also, I have been studying Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), insight oriented meditation, self compassion, yoga and various forms of expressive/movement based therapies for both personal and professional development during the past 12 years. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and meditation have changed my life, and I am humbled and honored to share these skills with Flourish! clients.