WELCOME TO THE HOME OF SHE WALKS LIKE BEAR HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Who is She Walks Like Bear?
I am a Native American woman, mother to two wonderful young men, an herbalist, a wife and 17-year veteran of the United States Army. After trading in my combat boots for a pair of Crocs, I bounced around the medical field for years working as a dental assistant, dental office manager and later, a licensed massage therapist who focused on trauma and injury management under the guidance of a well known chiropractor in the Pacific Northwest. Currently, I am a nationally registered and state certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), somatic life coach and behavioral health technician (BHT), employed at a therapeutic boarding school for at-risk teenaged girls in northern Arizona.
How did I end up with the name “She Walks Like Bear?”
During the summer of 2022, I fell off the back deck of the largest rig in the fleet of the ambulance company I worked for at the time. I injured my left shoulder, hip and leg...badly enough the injuries ended my career as an ambulance crew EMT a short time later.
Fast forward two years, and I found myself attending ceremony with many elders sitting in a circle around a small fire on level ground. Approaching and moving around this circle, not to mention sitting down on the ground was difficult for me. Even after all that time, I still had a bit of a limp in my left leg.
As I approached the gathering, one of the elders seated near the open side of the circle began to chuckle, elbowing the person sitting immediately to her right and said, “Oh look — here comes She Walks Like Bear.” After greeting and sitting next to this elder, I asked why she called me that. It was explained to me that a bear, even over level ground, moves with a “hitchy” gait as they walk, as though they were nursing an injury. Bears tend to move slowly and deliberately unless provoked or it is absolutely necessary. This elder knew about the left hip injury I was healing from, and stated that my walking stride mimicked that gait…and since that time, the name stuck —
“She Walks Like Bear.”
Available Services
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Please check back often as new services and classes are added frequently!
The NEW Herbal Collection.
Here you’ll find all sorts of herbal teas, tinctures, and body scrubs. As a working Native American herbalist, I blend all products by hand in small batches depending on what plant matter is actively in season and available to use. Because of this, my inventory and selection will change with the seasons. All herbs and spices are wildcrafted and/or purchased from reputable and responsible sources. All essential oils used to create my body scrubs are therapeutic quality, cold processed and ethically sourced.
If you cannot find what you might be searching for — please drop me a line through the contact form at the bottom of this page and enquire about custom orders. Special requests are always welcome!
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Not at this time. All services are fee for service. Other arrangements can be made on a case by case basis.
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I am very military or veteran friendly. I am a US Army veteran of 17 years, married to a Marine Corps veteran, and take great care and pride in working with those who have served our country. Please feel free to “hit me up” for a discussion about ways I can help our veterans deal with the scars of war and the military lifestyle.
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Sessions range from $20–$200, depending on length, services, and insurance. Please see my services page for a more detailed menu of my services and offerings. I also love to work with uninsured clients on a sliding scale model, so please be sure to let me know and we can find a price that works for you!
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Yes. On a case by case basis. Please contact me through the information provided to discuss this option.
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Many people find it to be a relaxing experience, or even a life changing experience. You are always in the driver’s seat during these experiences and are NOT subject to my whims or the whims of others around you. If you have any other questions about my Reiki practices or any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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I’m an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming practitioner. My practice is inclusive and affirming for everyone, I welcome you to share as much or as little as you want with me in order to help you feel comfortable joining my healing space.
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Yes, I do! I enjoy teaching and mentoring others. I am willing to travel to teach nearly any class I offer. There will be a travel fee assessed depending on the distance to travel, and class size requirements will be enforced. Please reach out to me and let’s discuss how I can help!
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Yes! Please reach out to me through the contact section and let’s talk!
