About me
My Story
I struggled with body image issues and disordered eating for almost 20 years. As a teen, I defined myself by the size of my body. I developed osteopenia, experienced stress fractures, and temporarily lost my period. I stopped feeling hunger and stopped feeling strong emotions. I was numb.
What did I really want? It had nothing to do with my body. I wanted acceptance, safety, and comfort. I wanted to feel capable and good. What did I really need? I needed to understand that my body was only one part of me, and that trying to control my body didn’t give me more control over my life. I needed to sit with myself long enough to understand my own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values. I needed to be able to communicate what was going on.
Fast forward to today….I have three daughters. They need the tools to understand and work through feelings. I get to show them what that looks like.
Parenting teens is tricky. If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or exhausted, I get it. I also know we’ve got this.
When we learn how sit with our own feelings we step into a powerful parenting space.
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My Mission
I help families take the kettle off the heat. When emotions run hot, we can get stuck in the mud OR zoom out and gain a fresh perspective. More clarity and communication, less chaos.
I empower kids to trust themselves and to trust their bodies – which to me is the very definition of confidence. Self-trust leads to resilience, informed choices, self-advocacy, risk taking, and greater health outcomes. I teach them to be able to sit with feelings, know they are valid, and use emotions as information moving forward.
I help parents get in touch with their values and lead with intention. When we can see the bigger picture, we are more likely to get where we want to go.
ABOUT ME
Integrative Health Coach
I’m Ali Culliford. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with my husband, our three daughters, two dogs, and lots of plants.
I have a master’s degree in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University and earned my teaching certification and bachelor’s degree in human development from Connecticut College. I was an elementary school teacher and tutor for ten years. I earned my health coach certification from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Guided by my training and my personal experiences, I help kids + parents feel secure and connected.
My Approach
A Look Inside Coaching Sessions
Getting Started
We’ll look at what’s already working and what’s going well. Then we’ll shift towards what’s not working or what’s missing.
Zooming In
We'll gently dig below the surface to see what's underneath. We'll identify areas to explore and learn to sit in this space.
Taking Steps
We’ll work together to create an individualized plan for your child and/or family. We'll discuss tools and strategies and outline helpful resources.
Transformation
We'll monitor progress and troubleshoot along the way. We'll identify areas of growth and build a relationship of continued support.
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Schedule a Free Consultation
Consultations are complimentary and noncommittal. I would love to hear from you if you are interested in coaching sessions, want more info about an upcoming workshop, or just want to talk.
