ABOUT Vibes

My own journey

Born and raised in central New Jersey, my own path through addiction, transformation and self discovery brought me from coast to coast and around the world to finally settle in South-West Colorado. I’ve been in recovery from alcoholism and drug abuse for over 8 years. I recieved my coaching certification through Being True To You Coach Training. Being True To You is a renown Transformational Coaching service and training program.

In 2016, I completed my Yoga Teacher Certification in Rishikesh, India from OM Shanti OM Yoga School, and went on to study and practice Buddhist meditation intensively for years. I futhered my path of self discovery by working the 12 Steps of AA and sponsoring others to do the same. I gave myself to a life of spiritual growth, which eventually led me to the land; learning all I could about food cultivation, land stewardship and homesteading. I’ve studied and took trainings in breathwork, communication techniques, and Yoga4recovery. I’ve been fortunate enough to be taught Native American forms of prayer and song, which have been incredibly supportive to my personal development and connection to a higher power. I have constructed my own workshop on intimacy & connection, and regularly offer it to groups and gatherings. I produce Sangha Yoga Festival and have coordinated other events around primitive skills and permaculture.

I am a Wilderness Therepy Guide for adults at Legacy Outdoor Adventures in Utah. In this role, I have deepened my understanding of therapeutic models such as DBT, parts-work, motivational-interviewing, life-success planning and many more useful modalities of transformation. Although I am not a licensed therapist, these tools are the ones I use regularly to support my clients and mentees.

I believe in the power of Nature as Medicine and have utilized and facilitated Psychedelic intervention in the form of Psilocybin mushrooms as a means of deepening connection to Self and to Source. This approach is not for everyone, and everyone’s recovery is different. For me, the use of plant medicine has brought me to a deeper connection with a power greater than myself.

The practice of yoga and meditation have strengthened my sense of compassion and empathy, my work with the 12 Steps has grounded me in humility and commitment to service, and my position as a Wilderness Therapy Guide has tied together all that has helped me become the man I am today.

Now, I humbly offer what I’ve gained to my clients and mentees in an effort to support their journey toward their highest Self.