The Institute for Integrative Healing

04/22/2026

When the body says “no”…
it’s not resistance. It’s information.

You’ve seen it in session:
The SUD won’t shift
The body stays frozen
The same sensation loops over and over
…and pushing forward doesn’t help.

At some point, it starts to feel like: “Am I missing something?”

But what if you’re not doing anything wrong…
What if the body is holding incomplete survival energy?

The impulse to fight.
To run.
To orient.
It was there…
but it never got to finish.

And until it does— the nervous system stays stuck in that loop.

In my upcoming FREE masterclass:
When the Body Says “No”: How to Work with Shock Trauma & Complete the Body’s Survival Responses in EMDR
I’ll walk you through:
• Why EMDR processing stalls (even when you’re doing it “right”)
• How to recognize stored defensive energy in the body
• When to pause bilateral stimulation and follow what’s emerging
• How to safely support completion of survival responses
• How to move from protocol-following → to embodied clinical decision-making
• a real case example where everything shifted once the body was allowed to complete what it started.

This is the missing piece for so many EMDR therapists.

This is where the work becomes embodied.
🗓 Friday, May 15
⏰ 10 AM MST (AZ)
📍 Live on Zoom

Comment SHOCK and I’ll send you the link to save your spot.

04/21/2026

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03/26/2026

✨ BIG NEWS ✨

The Institute for Integrative Healing is now an approved CE provider through NBCC 🙌

This has been such a meaningful milestone… not just for me, but for the vision behind this work.

To create trainings that don’t just teach techniques—
but actually transform how you show up with your clients.

Because EMDR isn’t just a protocol…
it’s happening inside the nervous system.
And when we learn how to work with the body—
everything changes.

To celebrate 🎉 I’m inviting you into a FREE 3-part live masterclass series
(where you’ll experience this work firsthand 👇)

🧠 Masterclass #1
Beyond Coping: Building Deeper Nervous System Capacity in EMDR
📅 April 17th | 10 AM MST
📍 Live on Zoom

⚡ Masterclass #2
When the Body Says “No”: How to Work with Shock Trauma & Complete Survival Responses in EMDR
📅 May 15th | 10 AM MST
📍 Live on Zoom

❤️‍🩹 Masterclass #3
When EMDR Isn’t Enough: Healing Attachment Wounds & Developmental Trauma
📅 June 19th | 10 AM MST
📍 Live on Zoom

These trainings are a window into my signature program:
EMBODIED: Somatic Integration for EMDR Therapists
If you’ve ever thought:
• “My clients still get overwhelmed…”
• “Resourcing isn’t sticking…”
• “They shut down or dissociate mid-processing…”
This is the missing piece.

✨ comment “SOMATIC” and I’ll send you everything you need to join us.

I would truly love to connect with EMDR clinicians who are ready to go deeper— beyond protocol, beyond coping skills…
and into the nervous system + somatic integration that actually creates lasting change.

If you’re feeling like something is missing in your work…
this is your invitation.

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10/11/2025

The future of mental health is collaborative care.

Our Missing Piece event brings together an incredible group of practitioners with one shared mission, to restore balance, wholeness, and hope through whole-body, integrative healing.

From trauma therapists and nutritionists to nurse practitioners, bodyworkers, pharmacists, and trainers, each partner brings a vital piece of the healing puzzle.

We’re deeply grateful for every practitioner joining us. Your passion for collaborative care is changing lives!

Meet our partners:
💊 Rx Formulations – community-focused pharmacy offering personalized compounding and medication solutions.

🌞 Beem Sauna – infrared & red light therapy studio promoting cellular repair, circulation, and recovery.

🏋️ Crown Performance Training – helping our community build strength and resilience through movement and nutrition.

🌿 Cactus Wren Family Therapy – trauma-informed care specializing in EMDR, IFS & DBT, working with children, teens, & families honoring mind, body, and soul.

💗 Healing Hearts Counseling – integrative trauma therapy practice specializing in EMDR & somatic based, holistic care, working with children, teens & families.

🩺 Naturally Balanced – integrative medicine addressing root causes of imbalance with internal systems (thyroid, hormone, and adrenal balance.)

🥦 Restorative Health & Wellness – holistic nutrition & functional wellness, gut health, sleep & metabolic disorders, & detox

🧠 R & R Psychiatric Care – compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioners offering personalized medication management.

💆‍♀️ Butterfly Effect Massage – therapeutic bodywork focused on nervous system regulation and trauma release.

🪷 Therapeutic Pathways – counseling services helping individuals reclaim safety, connection, and hope.

💄 Heather’s Beauty Loft – restorative skin & self-care treatments that support inner and outer healing.

Join us for The Missing Piece: The Integrative Path to Trauma Recovery! 🗓 October 17 | ⏰ 6–8 PM

Experience what happens when healing has a “whole person” approach… mind, body & soul.

Link in bio to grab your spot! 🎟️

09/11/2025

What if the missing piece in trauma recovery isn’t more talk therapy—but a whole new way of healing?

Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your body, your hormones, your gut, your sleep—every layer of your being.

That’s why true recovery requires a whole-person, integrative approach.

Whether you’re a person on their own healing journey or a practitioner walking with others… Join us for the debut masterclass of The Institute for Integrative Healing:
🌿 The Missing Piece: An Integrative Path to Trauma Recovery
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025 | ⏰ 6–8 PM MST
📍 KILN – Gilbert

Speaker Lineup:
✨ Myra Hurtado, LPC-S – Rewiring Safety: Why Trauma Healing Must Include the Whole Body

✨ Cheryl Simmons, FNP – Reclaiming Balance: The Impact of Trauma on Hormones, Thyroid, and Adrenals

✨ Stephanie Kreun, CHN – The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Nutrition and Sleep Are Mental Health Essentials

Whether you’re someone on a healing journey who knows there’s a missing piece, or a practitioner wanting to deepen your trauma-informed lens, understand how nutrition plays a role, or explore why internal balance is essential for wellness—this event is for you.

⚠️ Space is limited. 🎟 Buy your tickets now — link in bio!

Healing isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Don’t miss this first step into a new path of recovery.

01/31/2025

💡 Hashimoto's can feel overwhelming, but understanding your labs and treatment options is the first step to better health.

🧪 Important labs to draw:

✔️ TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
✔️ Thyroglobulin Antibodies
✔️ Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free & Total T4/T3)

🌟 Treatment tips to manage Hashimoto's:

❌ Avoid gluten for reduced inflammation
🌿 Add Selenium (200 mcg daily) to support thyroid function
💊 Talk to your Provider about LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) as a potential treatment option.

📍 Compounding pharmacies to consider:

🏥 Rx Formulations (Mesa): 480-854-3100
🏥 Strive Pharmacy (Gilbert): 480-626-4366

Take control of your health with these actionable steps and professional support. You’ve got this! 💙

01/31/2025

🦋 Your thyroid is small but mighty! If you're feeling fatigued, experiencing hair loss, or noticing unexplained weight changes, it might be time to check in with your thyroid health.

🧪 Essential thyroid tests: ✔️ TSH ✔️ Free T4 ✔️ Free T3 ✔️ Total T3

✨ Expanded testing for deeper insight: ✔️ Reverse T3 ✔️ Selenium ✔️ Iodine

🌿 Recommended supplements for optimal thyroid support: ✔️ T-150 ✔️ Selenium ✔️ Iodoral (Iodine) ✔️ Brazil nuts (3-4 daily for a natural selenium boost!)

Take charge of your health with the right testing and supplements to keep your thyroid balanced and your energy thriving. 💪

01/31/2025

💡 Hashimoto's can feel overwhelming, but understanding your labs and treatment options is the first step to better health.

🧪 Important labs to draw:

✔️ TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
✔️ Thyroglobulin Antibodies
✔️ Full Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free & Total T4/T3)

🌟 Treatment tips to manage Hashimoto's:

❌ Avoid gluten for reduced inflammation
🌿 Add Selenium (200 mcg daily) to support thyroid function
💊 Talk to your Provider about LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) as a potential treatment option.

📍 Compounding pharmacies to consider:

🏥 Rx Formulations (Mesa): 480-854-3100
🏥 Strive Pharmacy (Gilbert): 480-626-4366

Take control of your health with these actionable steps and professional support. You’ve got this! 💙