I Was Once One of Them. Now, I get to be a wilderMess guide for others.
After suffering with 19 medical diagnoses for over 10 years, even as a nurse and fitness instructor for crying out loud, I discovered what many people who are merely surviving after negative experiences or suffering with increasing mental and medical diagnoses are missing: healing requires more than a "suck it up, no pain, no gain" mentality, performance driven scales, knowing medical diagnoses, treating symptoms, and talk therapy (though there's a place for the latter 3, they are often not the first or only solutions).
Today, Wild Haven Sanctuary serves those suffering with chronic pain or disease, loss/grief, stress/burnout, life changing transitions, caregiver-fatigue, as well as "big T" or multiple "little t" traumas.
We offer experiences that are often missing from mental or medical healthcare systems and recovery programs that we have found to increase hope, connection, and vitality for longterm impact and life-long sustainability: gentle, trauma-informed, whole-person (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and relational) care through nature, movement, nourishment, and supportive community.
 Together, we're creating a place where hope and healing can flourish for individuals, families, and communities... for generations.
**These are fully donation-based opportunities so that NO BODY gets left behind! Check it out andÂ
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Finding Calm & Rest
- Nervous system support
- Stress relief practices
- Breathwork and relaxation tools
- Restorative movement
- Creating rhythms of renewal
Reconnecting With Yourself
- Self-compassion practices
- Body awareness
- Learning to listen to your body
- Rebuilding trust with yourself
- Discovering your strengths and gifts
Navigating Life's Hard Seasons
- Grief and loss
- Major life transitions
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Starting over
- Finding hope after disappointment
Caring for Your Whole Self
- Gentle movement practices
- Mind-body connection
- Healthy habits and rhythms
- Emotional wellness tools
- Spiritual nourishment
Strengthening Your Faith & Purpose
- Faith-based reflections
- Prayer and meditation practices
- Scripture-based encouragement
- Discovering purpose
- Growing in resilience
Supporting Relationships
- Healthy boundaries
- Communication tools
- Building safe connections
- Caregiver support
- Creating a supportive community
Moving Through Fear & Finding Courage
- Building confidence
- Releasing shame
- Stepping into your story
- Overcoming limiting beliefs
- Becoming who you were created to be
Connecting With Nature
- Nature-based healing practices
- Mindful walks
- Outdoor reflection
- Grounding exercises
- Finding restoration in creation
- Community forum access
- Live Q&A sessions
- New content added regularly
Approximate fair market value of our Growing Resources Hub (On-Demand Library as well as Live On-Line and In-Person Access to Classes): $50/month or $500/year is now ACCESSIBLE TO ANY BODY!Â