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When we learn to be our own health advocate, the wold can be our oyster!

Passionate Health Advocate - Opening Up a World of Possibilities for your Health and Wellbeing. Home to Virtual Body R & R, Replenish Sessions, The ReAlign Program and The Passionate Health Advocate Show podcast.

09/08/2025

There’s still time to “Feel the Ease.” Sign up for a Breathe With Me Single Session for only $99.

Schedule your session here: https://calendly.com/pha-170/breathe-with-me-1-1

09/03/2025

I had a lovely chat with PHA Bodywork client Barbara Bray. She shared her story of how the breath helped move her out of a chronic pain lifestyle. I’d love to help you do the same. That’s why I am offering the “Feel the Ease” Sale.

Now through September 15th a Breathe With Me: Single Session is only $99. Sign up here: https://calendly.com/pha-170/breathe-with-me-1-1

Need more proof? Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9tQR_3wegfg?si=6kWRTRotjLonijfR

08/20/2025

Do you want to feel it?

Book a Breathe With Me: Single Session to open the doors to easier living.

This 60 minute virtual session includes:
~ Movements to prepare your body for deep breathing.
~ Proper instruction of breath techniques.
~ Adaptation to your comfort level, experiences and abilities.
~ A customized take-home guide.

08/15/2025

Happy 2025!

Ok, I know it's August. My communication has been a bit delayed. But as a Passionate Health Advocate I have been sticking to my guns. I’ve made my health a priority which made me put more of my time and energy there and less time telling you about it.
Now I am here and ready to share the skinny with you.

How have you been?

Recently I've been doing well. In fact, I just had a monumental birthday in June. Spending quality time with loved ones while eating delicious food, laughing uncontrollably and getting my b***y dancing all felt like a miracle. Not to mention the unforgettable surprise visit by my siblings. What an incredible way to ring in my 50th year.

Last year I couldn’t really do any of those things.
I had an infection in my small intestine that pretty much wiped me out. Luckily I found the right medical support to help me kill the infection, repair my small intestine and rebuild my the ecosystem in my gut. Proudly I am off most of my meds and have been able to bring the majority of the food I used to eat back into my diet.
Another side effect of that infection was losing muscle mass and strength.

Earlier this year I injured my shoulder and rib cage. Both have improved and I'm getting stronger everyday. Its been a long road to recovery and I’m continually learning how to be more compassionate with myself and more trusting of the healing process.

This translates into the work I do with my clients.
I have been providing bodywork part-time. Enough to still do the work I love but, not too much that it will be taxing on my body. This is the sweet spot for my own health and wellbeing.

Lessening this physical work load to preserve the longevity in my body has been something I had been wanting to do for a while. At the same time, I’ve also been wanting to expand my reach to support more people. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that it enabled me to adapt my work and connect with people in SF and beyond the bay area.

I got a taste of it with The Passionate Health Advocate Show podcast.

Receiving positive feedback from listeners from various parts of the world was a real treat. It was wonderful to know that the information I was sharing was able to help others near and far. It also gave me more insight on the challenges people were experiencing. Naturally they were similar to challenges my bodywork clients and I were dealing with.

Which is anxiety. That sense of overwhelm when the stress feels insurmountable. I know what that does to our nervous system and how that gravely impacts the ecosystem of our health. For years I’ve seen this in my bodywork clients. That is why one of the elements I use in my sessions has been the breath.

However, it became quite clear to me how this impact sneaks up on us before we even realize it. That awareness was amplified from the various breath work trainings I used from playing underwater rugby and free diving.

Those techniques paired with my bodywork practitioner skillsets inspired me to create a breath work program. This program is called Power Under Pressure.

I call it Power Under Pressure because these techniques gave me peace and the strength needed to move me through my darkest hours.

And that my friend is what I want to give you today.

A path to inner calm that will bring you ease amidst your struggles and the challenges we are facing in the world.

You don’t have to be a mermaid to do it. In fact, this is a 1:1 Virtual Breath Program to accommodate individual humans and their unique breath abilities.

“I’m using the techniques to calm my mind and body anytime I need. I really appreciated the focus and the experience that Denise imparted. I would definitely recommend this course to others. Denise has solutions.” - Power Under Pressure Participant, Stacy M.

I'm happy to be back and look forward to sharing more updates, anecdotes and insights in the realm of Passionate Health Advocate.

Here’s to preserving our health and longevity with more ease for 2025.

Warmly,
Denise

12/20/2024

28 hours left in the HOLIDAY SALE: $75 OFF. There are 2 spots remaining in January to join the POWER UNDER PRESSURE - 1:1 Virtual Breath Training Program (PUP).

Or try A BREATHE WITH ME Single Session to get a taste of PUP. Relax, unwind and ease your mind. (If you decide you want to continue with Power Under Pressure, within 2 weeks afterwards we can apply your payment and session to the program.)

Go to link below and sign up before December 21st to get the sale.

I can't wait to be your trainer and coach in building your breath potential.

Here's to more joy, ease and good health for the holiday season.

12/13/2024

December is in full swing. Do you know what that means? It's time to remind ourselves to KISS for the Holidays. Yes, KEEP IT SIMPLE SILLY. During this season we tend to feel added pressure with so much going on at the end of the year in such a short amount of time.

Making a list and checking it twice?
Ask yourself, "Are there things on my to-do list that are not actually urgent or even necessary?

Hosting family or friends?
Ask yourself, "Are there tasks that can be delegated?"

Feeling overwhelmed?
Ask yourself, "Is there a way I can get more support?"

These are ways to pause, check in with your gut, and then take informative action that can save your energy and bring you more ease this holiday season.

Just like with this end of the year stress, many of us add extra pressure on ourselves when we try to create a new habit. I hear it all the time with new bodywork clients. They get frustrated with their old ways that brought on repetitive strain or overuse injuries and look for a way out. Then they make it to my table and together we bring the change they seek.

I'm also seeing this in people dealing with high stress and their limited breath. They know conscious breathing is helpful. They know practicing breath techniques will calm their nervous system. But they keep putting it off because it feels so hard to start.

I get it. Creating new habit is hard. Our brain gets a delayed gratification when we execute a new behavior instead of that comfort and familiarity we crave with an existing habit.

That's why I'm thrilled to be your personal trainer and coach in the POWER UNDER PRESSURE Program. I will be there to support you every step of the way. Not only that, each guided session in the program leaves you feeling more calm and relaxed. Giving your brain some TLC each time you do it while building this new habit. At the end you will have an easy automatic coping mechanism to quickly de-stress and reset.

To lighten your load and your wallet I'm offering $75 OFF for the Holidays. Now through December 20th, 2024. See info below and links in the comments.

POWER UNDER PRESSURE (PUP): 1:1 Virtual Breath Training Program
*Book a Free 30 Min Consultation before December 21st but, you can schedule your session at any time. $75 Off will be applied when you join the program.*

BREATHE WITH ME Single Session
*Want to get a taste of PUP? Purchase a 1:1 BREATHE WITH ME before December 21st but, you can schedule your session at any time. $75 Off will automatically be applied at checkout.*

Here's to more joy, ease and good health this holiday season.

Warmly,
Denise

11/27/2024

My wish for you at Thanksgiving.

I took my dog Coco on our evening walk in Golden Gate park. As we approached the Conservatory of Flowers music and lights immediately turned on the building. Almost as if we triggered the show to start with just our mere presence. It felt like magic. It was such a beautiful and tranquil moment. As if all was well in the world. And now I want to share that moment with you.

Thank you my dear clients and colleagues, podcast listeners and guests, and readers like you. I appreciate everything you have brought to me and this Passionate Health Advocate community.

Pleasant surprises. Rainbows and Light shows. Animals and Nature. Music and Art. Friends and Family. Food and Rest. Whatever means Magic and Miracles to you. I wish you moments of beauty and tranquility for this Thanksgiving Holiday.

11/23/2024

The first one was a success!
Here are some highlights of participants' experiences from November 20th.

"I felt when I was lying down and breathing it really cooled my body down and any stress and anxiety that was heating me up was released. I could feel the cold breath coming in and the warm breath going out."

"My mind was off the scale when we started, I gave myself a 12 and now it's at a 4."

"Everything down regulated and shifted to a much more calm state all the way around."

"Thank you so much for the webinar last night. I haven't slept much for the last week but, last night after the webinar, I finally slept through the night and feel like myself again this morning. Phew! Also, I've done a lot of breathwork in yoga classes and honestly never felt like I was doing it right. The book exercise was a game changer for me."

Relax, Unwind & Ease your mind.
Breathe with me to pacify your nervous system and nourish your body.

Join me on December 11th, 2024 @ 6pm PST. Sign up with the link in the comments.

Warmly,
Denise

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11/14/2024

Release the pressure of your stress and BREATHE WITH ME.

Breathe with me to calm your mind.
Breathe with me to comfort to your body.
Breathe with me to cradle your heart.
Breathe with me to fill your lungs.
Breathe with me to release tension, fear and frustration.

The power of the breath gives us the inner strength to move through whatever sh*! storm life may blow in.

Breathe with me and together we can ride this wave.

Sign up with link below.

11/07/2024

I'm thinking of you. I know the tension in the air right now is quite palpable. That's why I'm inviting you to BREATH WITH ME. For all the feels you are feeling know you are not alone. I will happily hold space for you.

Breathe with me to soothe yourself.
Breathe with me to connect to your strength.
Breathe with me to harness the power of your breath.
Breathe with me and together we all can move through whatever challenges that may lie ahead.

I'm inviting you to join me for a Free BREATHE WITH ME Webinar. You will be guided through movements and breath techniques that will allow you to Relax, Unwind and Ease your mind. This will be held on Wednesday November 20th at 6pm PST.

When our mind begs for serenity for the things we can not change. The power of our breath can lead us there.

10/14/2024

I want to share with you what recently happened with one of my Power Under Pressure clients. This person joined the program due to her social anxiety and stress, which have exacerbated after the Covid lockdown.

The other day she told me she had to drive home from the airport. Driving causes her a lot of distress and she doesn’t do it often. Just knowing she had to drive made her very nervous. By the time she got home she was on edge. It was hard for her to focus. Then she decided to do one of the breath techniques she had been learning in the program. In just 20 mins she calmed herself down. Then to her relief she was able to carryout her work day.

WOW! I can't tell you how proud I was to hear this. In just 20 mins she was able to pause and reset. She did this on her own while only being halfway through the program. That is powerful! That is being your own superhero!

Want to be your own superhero? I'll happily show you the way.

As an experienced bodywork health practitioner, I know how to give you the guidance that you and your body need to be able to use your breath as a superpower. And the training to make it stick. Each session will leave your body feeling more relaxed and your mind to be clearer. Letting you know exactly what you can do when challenges arise.

Power Under Pressure - Breath Training Program Includes:

8 Live Virtual Sessions (60 minutes each).

Guide & Materials to show how to do it on your own.

Email Support between sessions.

Realistic & Personalized Structure for Self Practice.

Duration: 3 months

Price: $1350 (or 2 payments of $825)

I'm accepting clients for October and November. Spots are limited. Sign Up with the link below for free 30 min consultation to begin. Have Questions? Private message me. For more info go to the Passionate Health Advocate website.

As always, share this post with anyone who could truly benefit.

03/13/2024

If you deal with chronic stress overtime this can stint your regular breathing without you even realizing.

Ironically, this even happened to me. I too wasn't aware that my not breathing properly had become automatic until I delve into water sports.

Now Breath has become the source of my power. It helped me ride the waves of anxiety. It helped bring me out of insomnia. It helped me find my self compassion.

Breath brings me internal peace and that is my wish for you.

Sign up for a Breathe With Me session to steady yourself amidst a stress storm.

Sign up with link below.

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