About me
I’ve gathered a 👜 Mary Poppins bag full of modalities and practices for shifting energy, clearing trauma, and opening to new possibilities, and sharing them brings me joy.
I’m a healer’s healer and shapeshifter. I’m also a mom, wife, writer, multidisciplinary artist, fun aficionado, & lifelong horsewoman.
I have a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo and a Masters in Social Work from SUNY University at Buffalo,
My lived experience includes being a queer woman on the autism spectrum in recovery from complex PTSD and perinatal mood disorders.
Core principles
A solution-focused, trauma-informed lens
A holistic, Ayurvedically-centered approach to nervous system regulation & health
Joy as Resistance
Collective care — the power of community in creating regenerative change
Features on the World Wide Web 🌐
If Not Everyone is Safe, We're All Not Safe
I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Meeker of the NY Trauma-Informed Network & Resource Center on their podcast, Pathways
Shaking to Heal Stress and Trauma
Featured in the Healthline article Can Shaking Your Body Help Heal Stress and Trauma? Some Experts Say Yes
Pregnancy & Mental Health
I join Alexandra Kreis on her podcast, Outer Journey - Inner Travel to share my prenatal mental health story.
Don’t take my word for it!
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“Adair is such a great teacher because always she shows up as her genuine self – possessed of deep wisdom…and yet daring to be vulnerable and open to new experiences and ways of seeing and being in the world. She embodies what it means to be a true advocate and ally for those who have survived trauma. She is supportive and creative and funny and adaptable and above all, deeply cares. She is a blessing in my life.”
Mickey Sperlich, PhD, midwife & perinatal mental health researcher
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"Adair is a gifted and talented Healer and one of the most empathetic humans I know. As part of her Being Extraordinary coaching cohort, I learned how to take care of myself and make my own healing work sustainable She is a joy to be with And a unique and much-needed spirit in our world. Her presence is an antidote for these wild and unnerving times. I recommend Adair to anyone In need of extra love, wisdom, health wellness tool for thriving, and care."
Halli Faulkner, JD, MAEd, YACP - trauma-informed trainer & yoga therapist
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“Adair is amazing! I felt confident and at ease as soon as I spoke to her. She worked to understand our needs, provide suggestions, and collaborate on a plan for the workshop. Adair’s ability to connect with young people was so natural, especially considering the challenges of working in a virtual space. Adair’s approach and self-care strategies were incredibly insightful, and the feedback we received from young people was outstanding. The knowledge and skills learned in the session will have a lasting impact on all participants.”
Alli Truesdell, Youth Participation Manager, UNICEF Canada
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"Adair was phenomenal and professional. An absolute joy to work with and captivating speaker. She owns the room and has a command of her subject. Has my full endorsement for continued success!!"
Ryan Marlatt, Manager of Organizational Learning & Development, Highland Hospital
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"It was a pleasure to have Adair lead our group in a mindfulness exercise before the beginning of our meeting. It created a sense of wellbeing and grounded our team of Mental Health professionals. It set the tone for a wonderful evening and everyone appreciated having her share her practice. Thanks Adair!"
Zahra Khalfan, Endorsement Coodinator, NYS-Association for Infant Mental Health
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"Adair is a fantastic facilitator! We co-facilitated a virtual event for youth centred around self-care. She exuded a comforting confidence that promoted sharing and kept everyone engaged. She skillfully applied a trauma-informed lens to create an atmosphere of openness, learning, and authenticity. The participants loved her and she was absolutely fantastic to work with."
Cherise Carlaw, Overlap Associates
While my lived experience is essential to my training,
I’m also experienced in:
Academic research: psychological trauma & perinatal mental health
Trauma therapy (EMDR-certified)
Consulting: trauma-informed care
Consulting: organizational wellbeing
Advocacy work: perinatal mental health
Advocacy work: survivors of sexual violence and abuse
Ayurvedic/Holistic health coaching with a focus on intuition, alignment with values, & personal evolution
Somatic healing
Guiding kundalini & hatha yoga and meditation
Intuitive energy healing