I help women regulate and expand their nervous system, giving them the tools to move beyond the physical and emotional challenges of autoimmune conditions. This work supports not just improved health, but also deeper alignment, confidence, and authenticity in every area of life.
I am a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, TRTP Practitioner, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, and Behavior Change Expert, combining evidence-based practices to create lasting transformation from the inside out.
"An autoimmune condition, at it's core, is a nervous system that cannot actually rest. If we can't rest, we can't heal." Jalena
I wasn’t always doing work I love from a regulated place.
For a long time, I looked successful on paper. I had a stable hybrid career, the freedom to travel, a supportive marriage, meaningful relationships, and a beautiful four-bedroom home. From the outside, it checked every box we’re told should equal happiness.
But internally, something felt off.
I was unfulfilled. Restless. Irritable. Small things would set me off. I lived in a constant undercurrent of stress, trying to hold everything together and control my environment so I wouldn’t fall apart. The harder I pushed, the more overwhelmed and anxious I became.
All of this was unfolding alongside multiple autoimmune diagnoses. I was diagnosed with celiac at 25 and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism at 33. I managed the symptoms, followed the protocols, did what I was supposed to do. But my body never truly felt at ease.
What I didn’t understand at the time was that I had been living in functional freeze for decades.
I was capable. Driven. Hyper-independent. High-performing. But emotionally, I was shut down. Disconnected from my needs. Disconnected from my body. The very survival strategies that helped me achieve were the same ones keeping me stuck.
Eventually, those strategies stopped working. The ice began to crack. Anxiety intensified. Burnout deepened. I was later diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, but what was really happening was that my nervous system could no longer sustain the pace I had forced it to keep.
It wasn’t a failure. It was a signal.
And learning to listen to that signal changed everything.
"Your thoughts directly mirror the state of your nervous system." Jalena
"Your thoughts directly mirror the state of your nervous system." Jalena
I know what it feels like to be stuck in a cycle of health challenges, facing days full of frustration, doubt, and hopelessness. I also know what it feels like to rediscover hope, to start believing real change is possible, and to finally see progress.
So many women, including myself, follow all the “right” steps. We eat a nutrient-rich diet, exercise, take supplements, meditate, and prioritize sleep, yet true healing still feels out of reach. The truth is our physical health reflects the state of our mind, brain, and nervous system. Our thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences shape who we are being, and our nervous system absorbs and reinforces this every single day.
My own journey with autoimmune conditions and chronic health struggles was long and full of trial and error. After years of pushing through every possible solution, I realized that true healing is not just about what we do but about the state we cultivate within. Shifting from doing to being changed everything for me. Now my mission is to help women step into that same sense of freedom, energy, and alignment on their own path to lasting health.
The burnout and anxiety that I experienced were my greatest teachers. They introduced me to this healing work and when I say that it's changed everything....I mean EVERYTHING!
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Your nervous system is the MASTER KEY and it impacts everything from your immune system, endocrine system, digestive system to your thoughts and emotions via signaling pathways in your brain.
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Literally everything is impacted by the state of your nervous system.
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Unfortunately most of us are trying to heal ourselves and "fix our problems" without first focusing on our nervous system, which means all the work we're doing won't lead to lasting change or relief.
If you’re here, you probably feel like a shell of your former self. You may be overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, ready to give up because none of the usual “tools” seem to work anymore. Mental clarity feels out of reach, emotions swing unpredictably, and self-doubt, shame, and regret weigh heavily, leaving you questioning your worth and asking yourself, “Is this really all there is?”
Physically, you might be struggling with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, or other persistent health issues that never fully resolve. Your relationships feel challenging, and the same patterns repeat over and over, leaving you stuck in cycles you don’t understand. Trauma may be part of the reason why these patterns continue.
Even with all of this, you are ready for change. You are ready to take responsibility for your life, reclaim your energy, and step into empowerment. You are ready to reconnect with yourself and create the health, clarity, and fulfillment you’ve been searching for.
"Cutting out entire foods groups is not a healing strategy, it's a management strategy. When you heal your nervous system and gut, the management strategy is no longer necessary." Jalena
The Richards Trauma Process
Somatic Experiencing
Mindfulness-based cognitive practices
Fitness and nutrition
Breathing techniques
Neurosensory exercises
Nervous system regulation techniques
Polyvagal Theory
Consciousness Expansion
Neuroscience tools to rewire neuro networks
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
The Richards Trauma Process Practitoner (TRTP)
Mindfulness and Meditation Certified Practitioner via MMTCP
Nationally Board Certified Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coach NBC-HWC
Additional Certifications Include:
The Power of Awareness – Sounds True
The Healing Trauma Program – Sounds True
ACE Certified Professional Trainer
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Ayurveda Practitioner Certification Program
Behavior Change Specialist
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Conscious Manifestation - Eckhart Tolle School
NeuroScience Academy