Why Reaching Roots
The name "Reaching Roots" was inspired by my observations of an aspen grove. The roots of each individual tree reach down and out to intertwine with other aspen roots as they are technically considered a singular organism, each contributing to the vast root system underground sharing nutrients for growth and resilience. When the conditions are just right, new trees will sprout from this root system continuing the growth and health of the grove, providing shelter and habitat for many wildlife species.
We must also have the right environmental conditions in order for our health, happiness and wholeness to be cultivated from our ever-expanding system of roots. Some of these roots include a strong self-worth, optimized nutritional status, healthy relationships with food and nature, and a supportive community. If we are going to be able to live strong healthy lives, we must first become aware of our roots and explore which ones may need some nourishing in order for our bodies to thrive.
In our consultations, we will work together to "reach" for the "root" cause of wherever you feel your imbalance lies. As with all holistic types of therapies, we will view your body as a whole unit - exploring the entire grove rather than just a single tree. We will use food, lifestyle modifications and supportive supplementation to address your imbalance.
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. ”
Testimonials
“Intuitive, sophisticated, organized, compassionate, and wise are a few of the terms I would use to describe Ashley, and her work. I met Ashley when I was at a point in my life where my health had reached an all time low point, and the feelings of overwhelm, chaos, and confusion had led me to a place of nearly giving up on life.
After consulting with Ashley, my life totally changed. The amount of time she took to genuinely listen, hold space, and cater to my individual needs was (and is) unprecedented. I have never worked with someone who showed so much genuine interest in my health issues, and was so dedicated to restoring and rebalancing the entirety of my being. I felt a sense of nurturing guidance that I wasn’t receiving anywhere else, and this alone made my healing process so much smoother, and provided me with a sense of hope and strength I forgot I had. Her advice, direction, and expertise is grounded, and practical.
I learned so much about my own body throughout our time working together. Ashley helped me with all sorts of issues ranging from anxiety and depression to digestion issues, and hormonal imbalance. She continuously reminded me that the whole body is one connected system, and that healing takes time. She gave me so many useful tips, recipes, meditation suggestions, and more. She goes above and beyond in every way, and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her! I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone on a healing journey!”
— Kristin
“Ashley’s nutritional program is not only beneficial, it is also both fun and challenging. In addition to changing my eating and cooking habits, she gave me the opportunity to really question my deeper motivations and invited me to visit places inside of myself where I felt blocked. Her guidance goes beyond just food choices and extends holistically into exercise, supplements, herbs, and emotional support & encouragement. I appreciate how balanced her approach to health is and how personalized my plan was. One size definitely does not fit all! Most of all, this program is definitely a 2 way street. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. I had some difficult challenges and also some amazing rewards during my 6 month program. I was able to change old patterns and establish new, healthy routines. I would highly recommend Ashley to anyone who is thinking they could use some help on their path to wellness.”
—Summer
“It was an amazing experience working with Ashley. I came to her with the desire to lose weight and learn more about making healthy meals. I learned a lot about all the foods I was eating and the poor effects they were having on my body. I also learned a lot about shopping for and preparing meals and how to plan ahead so it is easier to make healthy choices. Ashley is quite a motivator and made it easy for me to follow a plan of action and put my new knowledge to work.”
— Deb
“I started working with Ashley to address my concerns about needing to eat more healthy, increase energy, and to just feel better over all. I appreciated the time she took to get to know me and my habits so she could offer effective solutions that work for my lifestyle. One thing I really loved about working with Ashley was how much time and care she took when creating my recommendations. She provided lots of helpful information, reasonable solutions for quick meals, and seemed very invested in me and my needs. I noticed a significant change in my energy and ability to grocery shop with a healthy mindset. My knowledge for food has grown immensely since working with Ashley. It’s so nice to have such an honest and motivating nutrition coach on my side.”
— Ella