Hey there, I'm Emilie Berger, your holistic practitioner and advocate behind The Holistic Initiative

I'm an Ayurvedic Health Counselor who believes women living full lives deserve full health as well.

Most of my life, I’ve dealt with digestive issues and anxiety. I've tried ALL the healing modalities, yet nothing made a lasting impact like Ayurveda has.

I met Yoga first in 2009, then Ayurveda through my YTT in 2017. All of a sudden, all the pieces of the puzzle fell in place: I had an explanation for my physical symptoms and mental tendencies: my Pitta/ Vata nature was unbalanced and unsupported by my diet and lifestyle, and it was wrecking havoc!

More importantly, I now had practical tools that worked perfectly for my individual struggles and busy life.

At its core, Ayurveda is grounded in alignment and empowerment, teaching that vibrant health is accessible to everyone. It emphasizes that our bodies and minds have an incredible capacity for healing, especially when we understand them more deeply and receive personalized support.

I've experienced this first hand, and so can you. That's where I come in!

My emotions were expressed as physical symptomatology as far back as I can remember.

Learning about Ayurveda's unique understanding of mind/ body/ soul connections, I fell in the rabbit hole and started training with the best teachers. I finally experienced relief from the pain I had been dealing with for 15 years.

Ayurvedic Practitioner - Yoga Veda faculty (current)
Marma Therapy - Dr Vasant Lad
Women's Wellness - Kara Aubin & the Ayurvedic Wellness Center
Ayurvedic Health Counselor - Kathryn Templeton
Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist - Kathryn Templeton & the Himalayan Institute

My deep dive was selfish, and it worked!

That’s why I’m deeply passionate about sharing this 6,000-year-old system of medicine and guiding others on their own unique paths to transformation and healing.

Ayurveda has gifted me a sense of belonging I can’t put into words, reminding me every day of my worth

Although the journey started on a physical level, it goes far beyond my body. I’ve learnt to craft a life that meets my needs and my longing for a deep connection to something greater than me - something we all strive for, even if we sometimes struggle to find the way.

My intuition is a gift, giving me insights into myself and others that continually surprise me.

My sensitivity is a superpower, allowing me to guide clients to greater self love and care with compassion.

Conversely, my need for practicality, data and factual science grounds my approach with clients, ensuring that the suggestions I provide are rooted in proven principles.

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