My Core Beliefs:
Health is in Our Hands.
We all have the ability to take control of our wellbeing through informed lifestyle choices, regardless of the challenges we face
Healing Starts with Belief
If we can trust that nature doesn’t make mistakes, we can learn to believe in our own ability to heal.
Resilience is an Option if We Choose it
Through mindset, habits and trust it’s possible to reverse chronic illness and live life fully
Join me on The REgenerative HUman a way back to VITALITY.
What Does it Mean to be a REgenerative HUman?
“You are under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago.”
— Alan Watts
Not only are we under no obligation to be the same person we were five minutes ago, in truth, it is physically impossible for us to actually be the same person since each one of us replaces roughly 330 billion cells a day, or 4 million cells a second. That means that the person you are now is physiologically different from the person you were when you started reading this very sentence! To be a REgeneritive HUman is to embrace and support that change in the direction of vitality.
The REgenerative HUman approach can be imagined as three outer orbits of conditions that progress towards an internal nucleus of Vitality. At the outermost orbit is an environment, both internal (inside the body) and external (outside the body), that is detoxified from physical and metaphysical toxins. The next orbit is a calm and attuned nervous system, and the following orbit within is a state of homeostasis. Nestled at the center of these three conditions, is health and vitality. How we do life- the choices we make, the beliefs we carry, the love we hold for ourselves and others- are the most effective ways we can support the body’s natural desire and capacity to heal, grow, recover and thrive.
This approach takes a biological view of wellbeing, learning from lessons in nature and applying them to the human experience. For far too long we have forgotten that we are not apart from nature, but rather we are a part of nature. Much of modern life has taught us to distrust our inner nature, while encouraging us to turn to “experts” and “authorities” when it comes to our health. I’m reminded of one of our goats, Sassafras. The first time she gave birth to two healthy kids, I was concerned she might not know what to do. But, somewhat to my surprise, she knew exactly what to do and delivered both kids, licked them clean, ate the placenta- to reclaim any nutrients she might have lost- and immediately started nursing. Sassafras was a bottle-fed goat, who had never been exposed to any birthing but her own, but the process was programmed into her nature.
The goal is to help us become more like Sassafras, to reconnect to our intuitive wisdom, but to do so we first have to unwind some of the friction caused by our modern lifestyle. The first step is to address the environmental and lifestyle factors that may be negatively impacting our health and then to suggest tactics to remediate them that work in support of the body’s natural systems. A body that is in a state of struggle with the environments that it occupies and that occupy it, will drive a hypervigilant nervous system. A hypervigilant and disharmonized nervous system will drive dissonant health. When all aspects start to interact harmoniously, vitality is inevitable. Health and vibrancy, however, are not destinations, but rather points we revisit throughout our journey. I believe that the goal should be to increase the frequency and ease with which we revisit this dynamic place of vitality. The more we do life like this, the easier it becomes to play within a state of vibrancy.
Intimacy
"Working with Dr. Rikki as a couple has been a beautiful, miraculous experience. She is someone my partner and I deeply trust-not just as a skilled practitioner, but as someone who truly cares for us as individuals and as a couple.
She creates an incredibly safe and masterful space, where we both feel deeply seen and supported. Her presence goes beyond the scope of a typical client-practitioner relationship-she truly cares about us, our growth, and providing a space for our highest truths to be explored.
What makes Dr. Rikki so impactful is the way she brings together multiple modalities-like IFS, somatic healing, and sharp intuition-to help us navigate both the challenges and the gifts in our relationship. Her sessions always guide us back to clarity and to the deeper truths that live within us.
Each time we leave a session with her, we feel a tangible shift. There's a visceral sense of clarity, a release of whatever we came in with, and a deepening of connection between us. Her work touches places that feel sacred, true, and lasting.
We're so grateful to walk this journey with her."
-Tara Mei & Amani Friend
I am so happy I invested my time and money in working with Dr. Rikki; I cannot imagine a better way to spend my money. The benefits have come back to me a hundredfold. I started working with Dr. Rikki because I felt trapped in a cycle of shame and anger that had me building walls around myself, leaving me feeling lonely. Dr. Rikki's expertise, professionalism, and compassion helped me connect with my pain, understand its roots, and ultimately accept it—freeing me from the toxic patterns my pain had kept me in. This newfound sense of liberation allowed me to break down the barriers I had put up for years. For the first time, I could be vulnerable and open, and just be myself. I began to feel happier and lighter, which enabled me to perform better at work, reconnect with my wife, and build stronger relationships with my children and friends.
Furthermore, Dr. Rikki's coaching enabled me to engage in deep, meaningful conversations with my wife, fostering a level of intimacy and connection we had never experienced before. Additionally, our sex life, which had become stale, now has new life and passion. I am so grateful to Dr. Rikki for guiding me into this new way of being. Her guidance has been a gift that continues to bless my life every day.
Michael S.
*Dr. Rikki has been a rodiant light on my journey... an invaluable presence whose insight is both grounding and uplifting. She approaches with true kindness and a deep, genuine sincerity that immediately puts you at ease. Her spirit is warm and welcoming, her energy steady and clear, and she holds space with a gentle, nonjudgmental grace that allows you to feel truly seen, accepted and free to share your deepest truths.
In her presence, truth becomes so much easier to hear... always offered with such compassion and care.
She listens with deep wisdom and speaks with a rich clarity, always rooted in integrity and empathy. Her guidance not only supports, but heals as she helps guide you towards a deep inner knowing.
To be supported by Dr. Rikki is to be reminded of your own light, to feel safe enough to grow, and to move forward with renewed courage and a much fuller heart."
J'aime Cohen
