Testimonials
“I started on-on-one coaching with Mali in 2020 after a fellow therapist referred me to her for coaching. I am an embodiment coach and occupational therapist myself, so finding someone I can learn from isn't always easy. I have to say that Mali is the real deal. She is highly trained and skilled, but also incredibly intuitive and compassionate. She uses a multi-sensory and trauma-informed approach to create a therapeutic container that allowed me to do the deep inner work from day one without it ever feeling like too much. Some of the sessions even felt like they had an element of magic and energy clearing, so I felt sleepy afterwards. I have come to realize that I have complex PTSD from childhood and, in 2 years of working with Mali, I was able to find more clarity and resolve more with her than in 10 years of talk therapy.”
- Nyle MacFarlane, M.S., O.T.R/L., Blue Nyle Therapy
"I have a deep gratitude for Mali and her work that is beyond words. From our first session, Mali’s trauma-aware approach made me feel comfortable, seen, and understood. She is so warm and thoughtful and pairs her incredible gift of intuition with so much intentionality around building deep trust and safety over time through curiosity, nonjudgment, transparency, and relationality. I always had a very harsh inner voice and had run on dissociation, perfectionism, and shame. And our first session was during a time in my life when I was escaping an intensely boiling pot of water, not realizing I was jumping into another. I was looking for even a thread of support in my extremely challenging situation. With Mali I found a broader, more holistic, intersectional, systemic approach. Mali has helped put a finger on so many parts of myself, my life, and my family systems that had felt so unbearable but also completely untouchable and unknowable. I love how she also teaches you about the interdisciplinary concepts, tools, and frameworks she’s using so you feel more equipped and empowered. Since working with her, I can feel my body more, am kinder to myself, and have been cultivating a sense of rootedness and inner safety I never had before. She has patiently and compassionately walked with me on my path and been a caring witness and support so many times when I’ve felt very alone, lost, and overwhelmed. She’s also taught me how I can be that for myself and also resource myself in other ways, including with the help of others. I truly wish everyone could somehow have the experience of working with Mali. She has had such a major impact on my life and well-being. I am so grateful I somehow found her."
- K.G. Individual Coaching
“Mali is a gifted and skillful coach, and was a lifesaver during COVID lockdown, when we switched to Zoom sessions instead of in-person. She draws upon a deep knowledge of and facility with family constellations, and has ever-so-gently helped me uncover and process trauma from my early life and from previous generations. She introduced me to Sarah Peyton’s body of work, and incorporates many of her teachings in our time together. She offers the empathic witness that was so missing in my childhood and has been missing in my adult relationships as well. I continue to learn so much from and with Mali, and consider myself fortunate indeed to know her.”
- Margie W. Individual Coaching
“Thank you for today's session. Honouring my internal "No" .... or even learning to listen for it, is something I continue to struggle with. Today's session provided reassurance to honour my feelings when making decisions. Thank you.”
- Individual Coaching Session Participant
“Thank you for today’s session, I am left feeling tender and peaceful - thank you for your gentle clarity and for resourcing us.”
- Partner Coaching Session Participant
“Mali's genuine, professional, and caring approach to my constellation was a transformation in my emotional, spiritual, and physical body that has empowered me to better understand my behavior and emotions in relation to the people in my life. I wish this experience for anyone willing to open their hearts and minds to both healing and building their world. Words cannot truly express how grateful I am for Mali's facilitation and I plan to continue with Mali.”
- Brad K.
“I want to thank you for providing our staff with such an informative and interactive session on trauma. The way you adapted your presentation to meet the needs of our staff was exactly what I was hoping for when we discussed what the session would be. The interactive portion when teachers were expressed emotions they feel when faced with scenarios has impacted they way they think about classroom management and social-emotional learning. Thanks!”
- Markus Townsend, SELA PCS Director of Culture and Student Support.
“We really enjoyed the training for our Fellows--we thought it was good for them to go through the circle themselves. We would like to do this again in the future.”
- Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices Training for Law Students at American University.
Participants Words After Presentations/Workshops:
“I loved your session. Your energy and demeanor created an environment of welcome. Thank you”
“Thanks so much for this wonderful workshop! I got much more clarity on how conflict resolution and power are interlinked!’’
“Mali's voice and warmth creates spaciousness in my heart.’’
“Big gratitude for your teaching and your charts which meet my need for visual learning!’’
“Thank you so so very much for this beautiful and inspiring presentation. Need for understanding and clarity and more self love.’’
“Wonderful inner child healing journey - very grateful for this special experience - Thank You!”
“Your essence is so safe and nourishing - and the information you share is rich and wonderful. Thank you!”
“I feel such an inner relief & greater love for myself from this experience & appreciation for Mali and others. Thank you Thank you! Such a gift.”
“I completed an NVC foundation course with Mali this winter and it was simply transformative in both my personal and professional life. Mali's presentation and grasp of the material, as well as her honesty and ability to teach it in an accessible and meaningful way was superb. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to create deeper and more meaningful connections in their lives.”
- NVC Foundation Series Participant
“Mali presented a series of gatherings wherein we were given the opportunity to be honest with ourselves and were introduced to methods of hearing others and ourselves. We practiced being present and non-judgmental. Very helpful.”
- Organizational Collaborative Communication Staff Participant
“I found the class helpful in reinforcing that one needs to examine one's own needs and feelings before approaching someone else with a request. I found the class encouraging students to explore various options for having their needs met rather than being set on one particular way. After a few weeks in class, I found myself more open to dialoguing with others to brainstorm solutions to conflicts, and feeling more at ease in some difficult relationships.”