Client & Student Experiences

“I find your approach to be a gentle dosing of truth.”
~ Kara 

“I felt seen and heard and it was a joyful informative experience. Candace is fun to work with and gave me an easy practice to follow.”
~ 1:1 client

“I love that Candace is so gentle, just the sound of her voice allows my body to take a deeper breath. She is just a gift. She knows exactly how to meet me where I’m at and give guidance in a way that gives me hope. She encourages me to slow down and it’s not about doing more. I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to work with her.”
~ Angela

“Feeling calm, fulfilled and, yes, even confident today. Great session this morning. It was a fun, loving, and soul-filling hour! Thank you.”
~ A.T.

“I came into the session feeling somewhat vulnerable.  Candace took me through my "little me" part, and it was unexpected and fascinating! Her ability to relate to vulnerabilities and resistance is remarkable!”
~ Terri

“l feel seen and heard. It’s fun to work with her and I feel very inspired and creative after my session.”
~ Jascha

“Candace is attentive, loving, well rounded and simplifies every aspect of the process. To me she's the embodiment of this work and teaches with her way of being how to inhabit oneself. I'm truly grateful for her influence on my journey!”
~ Erica M.

“Candace held such a safe and joyful space. She is so good at connecting and intuitively feeling what is needed and going straight to the root. Sge listens so deeply. Her suggestions were spot on and I left feeling excited and inspired and empowered. It’s the best 1 hour I ever invested in!! Am so grateful!  Wish I could see her more often! She’s totally booked up. But then it’s ok as she’s given me enough to work on till my next session. 💜 "
~ Alex

“Candace is always inspirational and filled with joy! Her assurances that I am on the "right track" with my practice and my understanding of my nervous system left me with more confidence as I begin Level 2.”
~ Terri C

“I'm amazed at how Candace zeros in on individuals. I was nudged to this appointment by two PT study group members who have also seen her one-on-one. I felt absolutely seen, heard, and understood, and I am practicing what she suggested. Thank you so much!”
~ Nancy B

“I feel like I got a lot of clarity and insight. I also enjoyed Candace's calm and soothing approach to helping me be able to open up in a safe space.”
~ 1:1 client

“Just want to express my gratitude for the session yesterday. It was perfect. It was soooo relaxing, as well as educational. I learned so much about myself, about letting go and receiving, and how that makes for healthier relationships. Thank you.”
~ T.M.

“I appreciate that despite the challenging topics and emotions, we could laugh and smile together. Hearing from her experiences about getting in touch with needs and especially about motherhood, was so relieving. And helped me to have a feeling of belonging to the earth and the humans on it. It was so helpful to hear that I am not the only one who had to make difficult decisions for their own wellbeing. To me this was one important step on my way to make peace with myself. I do finally have the feeling that someone is able to understand my struggles and questions and to give me really helpful guidance and inspiration. This session has increased my hope and self-trust. Thank you so much.” 
~ Paluna

“I felt grateful that Candace was able to intuitively sense some missing pieces for me and guide me through that.” 
~ 1:1 client

“I feel like I came into the session feeling a little scattered and triggered about what I was wanting help with and by the end of the session I was feeling calm and confident and had a game plan to go forward with.”
~ Erin

“My mentorship time with Candace has been extremely helpful because Candace understands and perceives at a very deep level.  I was always amazed at how she understood what I wanted to describe even though I was not always able to verbalize my thoughts. Candace has obviously deeply processed everything about Primal Trust and she is able to respond with accuracy and insight. 

There is a lot of information to absorb in Primal Trust and Candace knows how to pull out what is important and relevant to me and help me to apply it.  Candace helped me to not be so overwhelmed and gave me confidence that I did not need to know the whole Primal Trust program in order to still benefit.”
~ Amy M.

“Hi Candace, I just want to share a bit about our session yesterday. Initially, I was skeptical about the practice you gave me, and reluctant to do it, to be honest. I do not think I would have ever started doing it, had it not been for your assignment. Now, as I have been getting into the groove with the practice, I feel more excited about it. It actually feels good. So relieving. Somehow I’m getting some kind of electrifying feeling, getting warmth all over... Thank you so much for assigning this practice! 🙏🙏🙏”
~ L.G.

“Candace’s intelligence and calm help settle me and feel connected. There is a kindness and gentleness in her demeanor that I appreciate.”
~ 1:1 client

“I felt so safe to open up and talk about really vulnerable topics and felt so validated but not like a victim, just listened to and validated. I also felt so encouraged that I am moving in a positive direction even though I'm still feeling a lot of chaos and confusion. Nothing to improve... I was amazed at how Candace was able to give the feedback or specific answers and guidance that perfectly spoke to what I was asking or struggling with.”
~ Erin

"Candace is a absolutely fantastic mentor. She has great insight and experience with the process of working with primal trust. She did a great job of recognizing what I could improve on and was very clear and concise with her explanations and took the time to make sure I understood what she was explaining before we moved on to other topics. She is compassionate, and constructive in her approach to mentorship and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone working with primal trust who thinks they need more support.”
~ 1:1 client

“I enjoy the free-flowing conversation and ease of talking/sharing with you!”
~ Terri 

“Hearing that someone else has been where I am and felt the same things happening on the healing path, the feeling of not being alone in what I’m experiencing and that it really is the right thing for me to go slow and listen to myself.”
~ Laeony Jones

"I truly feel held in safety and compassion during my phone sessions with Candace.  Her exquisite gentleness, profound ability to stay deeply present, and clear insights around where I am getting stuck are helping me re-shape my practices. It’s feeling less like striving. It’s becoming more of a sacred and devotional journey home to self-love and acceptance. 
💚💚💚 PS- I am not missing out at all by choosing phone sessions over zoom. Candace’s intuitive gifts, energy, and guidance come through clearly. I am blown away by the sacred container she can hold. Thank you Candace." 
~ Michelle

“Candace was very easy to talk to, and she's a great listener. I felt a strong commonality with her. It was apparent to me that she understood my reason for undertaking the PT journey, and was happy--and well adept--at helping me to take it on.” 
~ Terri

“All this work is starting to make me more productive in my life and work. I am slowly getting out of my funk and depression. I am addressing things I have been putting off for a long time. You have been a big part of that unblocking. Thank you.”
~ K.L.

"This was such a helpful session. Candace helped me see, with new language, why working on over-sharing is boundary work. She gave me helpful guidance on how to do this hard work. I've wanted help on this for years and Candace is the first to give the concrete help I needed! I also love the new body-surrender-care ABC I learned! 
~ Alyssa D.

“I really enjoy Candace’s calm, soothing energy. She treated me with empathy and care and made me feel seen and heard.”  
~ Celina

"My somatic experience with Candace was incredible. The stretching we started with immediately softened my body and allowed for more space. I was able to feel my feelings and acknowledge sensations in my body without trying to escape them but being with them and then the movement allowed them to move and process instead of staying stuck.

I felt so much lighter and not so tense and tangled. While the music was playing I felt certain words resonate with my body and even some tears came up but they were tears of release. All of this gentle movement caused a huge shift, like this new way of healing could actually be my future. In that present moment everything didn’t feel so heavy, I actually felt free and even giggled a little which is really rare for me.

It was such an amazing experience. It feels sometimes that my mind only allows for me to remember the bad and that’s the only thing that feels familiar. But during this session with Candace my mind actually remembered the sound of laughing and the feeling of slowing down and in that moment it also felt familiar. So now I have this experience to come back to, going forward, to access something familiar that also feels good.”
~ Angela

“Thank you for being a beacon of light in my life.”
~ R.M.

“I had such a beautiful session with Candace and experienced that felt sense of aliveness and joy. Candace has profound knowledge and wisdom and was able to guide me and connect with me beyond words, uncovering some deeper needs and desires. I felt so seen and supported.” 
~ Kristina

“Candace has helped me expand  my version of  Primal Trust - to give me permission to be creative.”
~ Alice

“No one has ever been able to help me quiet my mind like this. I’m a client for life.”
~ M.A.

“Candace, I felt you understood exactly where I was coming from and were willing to meet me where I was at, with practical steps and guidance. Thank you so much. I look forward to working with you more!”
~ Zain

"That was an amazing session. Probably the best I’ve ever attended.  I felt so empowered and inspired and still do now. My biggest new awareness is that I can meet my needs in healthier ways." 
~ A.

“Hi Candace, it was a great session, indeed! That practice/exercise that you had me do in the beginning was exactly what I needed to calm down. How did you know that? You may be a clairvoyant 🙂.”
~ Leo G.

“Hi Candace, it was a very nice session today! Once again, I was feeling somewhat hungry thereafter. But important thing, I have been feeling relieved and at peace, like I got rid of something, something that had pulled me down. In a sense, the session was eye-opening for me. You said something that gave me a big aha. I must have heard about that before, but now it feels so clear. You are amazing!”
~ LG

“Thank you for providing such an amazing learning experience. As a physician, my footing has been in the ways of western science and medicine. I am proud I had the courage to look for a teacher who incorporates the eastern perspectives, and I'm so glad I found you.

My new goal is to be a more present person. One who experiences joy and delight in this world. I am so fortunate to have found a teacher who is generous and willing to offer her energy, her courage, her trust, and her enthusiasm. I can't wait for our next session!”
~ Eric R, MD

“Candace has helped me through a very difficult divorce. She’s helped me with mental and emotional healing, creating new focus and perspective, and learning (for the first time maybe) how to relax.”
~ HF

“Candace, you have opened my eyes, my mind, and my heart to the beauty around me. Thank you for everything.”
~ K.L.

“Thank you Candace. I think the work that you and I have done has been amazing, and has really put in new neural pathways that allow me to move on! Now I have optimism, which I am very grateful for! Today was one of those days that I knew would be coming and I am very thankful for the techniques that I have learned! I know there are going to be down days, but I feel equipped to deal with them a lot better than I was six months ago. It is nice to have all the things we have talked about in my arsenal to help me on this journey. Thank you for helping me be aware of some of the feelings that I have and ways to try and make things better. I very much appreciate the path that you have laid out for me!”
~ Harry F., M.D.

“Candace, I truly enjoyed my session with you today. I especially appreciate your willingness to be open and tell me more about your own journey. I feel very encouraged. You are a great guide, and I’m so glad I found you.”
~ KB

“My gut, not my head, told me that I needed to commit to working with you. This gut reaction was so strong that I did not hesitate one moment. I knew that time with you would be life changing.”
~ M.I.

“Your being exudes kindness and love; and to experience it is to experience deep relaxation and inner peace.”
~ E.Z.

“Hi Candace, I wanted to reach out and share this, but it’s been hard to put into words. The shift that’s occurred for me since starting to work with you is absolutely shocking. I thought I was heading into a mid-life crisis. But now I’ve come into a way of being present that I’ve never experienced before. I couldn’t have imagined it before it happened. After an entire lifetime, I finally feel like I’m not in a hole. I feel more neutral, even at peace. And it’s not just siloed in certain parts of my life. It’s spread into all parts of my life. Thank you for walking me through the fear. Thank you for creating space for my inner self to breathe. I just can’t thank you enough.”
~ B.F.

“I came to Candace feeling totally blocked with my partner and looking for ways to re establish safety within my body and release anything that was blocking me due to prior sexual abuse. My session was surprisingly gentle, playful, and nurturing. I thought it would be really sad or really intense but it was just kind of delightful. From beginning to end and everything in between- I felt so held, so met, so cared for. Candace is a remarkable being. She truly is so present, so attuned, and just an all-around gift to this planet. I felt so much warmth and care. It was incredibly profound and so, so, so healing in every way. What I’d tell you if you’re feeling blocked or stuck: Just do it. Don’t look to understand. Just jump in. There is magic there, go find out for yourself.”
~ Clara F

“You blow my mind over and over again.”
~L.T.

“During one of our sessions you said something I’d “heard” before, but I’d never actually been able to hear it. I heard it that day in my heart. I think that helped me crack open. Thank you.”
~ 1:1 client