Meet Shelley & Mark
Hi I'm Shelley
Transformative Healer | Adventurer | Ceremonialist
This is me - Shelley, my husband Mark, and our angel dog Jophiel coming to you from beautiful Utah. I decided to write my autobiographical segment in a more personal way so you can get to know me a little better. I am first and foremost a spirit, a human, a woman, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. I have always been called to nature and the beautiful world we share.
I have had a very interesting and roundabout journey to my true calling.
Becoming Pippi
From an early age, I was entranced with nature. Wandering in the woods or just outside in my backyard was one of my favorite pastimes. I found peace, connection, and oneness with the world.
I grew up in a very devoutly religious household. I went to Catholic School and I honestly felt a lot of solace in my faith. I took the sacraments very seriously and wanted to be the best person I could be.
At the same time, I yearned for freedom. During a long, humid, lonely summer, I read Pippi Longstocking. Suddenly, it was like my alter ego was there waiting for me to follow her into the wild and free nature that was at my core. With wiry red hair and freckles and a precocious personality, I felt so connected to her.
I daydreamed of the freedom to be whatever I wanted. I longed to not have to worry about things like going to school, acting a certain way, or having to do the things I was told to do. I loved her fearless nature and the way she dealt with challenges like they were just another normal thing to have to deal with on any given day.
After life sort of took over, I got sucked into the expectations of the world with school, work, married life, and children – and to a very large degree, I embraced those things because I loved being a Mom and caretaker of my “people.” I also thought I was doing the right things for a career in order to set myself up for “success.”
Days turned to months, months turned to years and before I knew it, those dreams of Pippi were almost forgotten. I achieved that executive career and a six-figure salary, ran my own IT firm, and also had a corporate career that would say by most standards that I had “made it” in the world.
But life has a way of bringing us back to our true nature. Sadly, I found that it took a broken marriage (or two), the suicide of my father, and the loss of others close to me to really take a look at my life and what was truly important. It was a rapid-fire of sadness, loneliness, and feeling like a failure on so many levels. Losing my Dad was almost more than I could handle during an already tumultuous time and had been completely unexpected. It took years for me to reconcile having a parent that left me deliberately. (At least that is how it felt at the time.)
It wasn’t until I started working on my own plant medicine journey that I was able to see clearly into my experience, to be understanding and loving towards myself and others in a completely different way. It was as though I got plugged into the Universe at last, whereas I had been just getting by for all those years without realizing I was connected to something so much bigger than myself.
Of course, now I realize that it was just a removal of the veil and I was finally aware of what had actually always been there. A “Wizard of Oz” moment – is what I like to call it.
Once I found healing and peace with the help of my guide and plant medicine, I was transformed forever. As my journey continued, I have been blessed to be able to work with others, facilitating similar awakenings.
In the end, we are all on a quest to find what has always been there. We feel separate and lost until we have that recognition of always having been part of the greatness that is the Universe, God, or whatever your word is for the higher collective consciousness and being.
Regardless of how long it takes, we all find our way home. For some of us, it takes longer than others. While I wish I had learned some of the lessons I needed to learn sooner, it was so wonderful that I found my way when I did.
A common saying is “A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” No matter where you are in life, the journey to our true nature is there waiting today.
When I discovered my inner Pippi at last, I realized she had always been there and truly it had only been a slight turn of the head to see what was already the reality of existence. And to borrow from the “Wizard” again – “there’s no place like home.” All we have to do is find our way back to Source.
Sage Soul was born out of the realization that we need safe spaces to reconnect, heal and become the authentic version of our true nature and being.
I am now serving people in their own transformation journey by offering:
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Life and Career Coaching
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Relationship Coaching and Retreats
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Sound Baths
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Energy | Reiki Work
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Nurturing & Embodiment Coaching
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Education on plant medicine and integration
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Nature Immersion
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Breathwork
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Workshops & Retreats
To read more about my offered services above, check them out here.
Hi I'm Mark
I’ve always believed that true healing isn’t just about the body—it’s about the mind, the spirit, and the deep connection we cultivate with ourselves and the world around us. My journey into this work wasn’t something I planned; it was something I was called to, shaped by my own experiences of transformation and the wisdom I’ve gained along the way.
For years, I’ve walked the path of holistic wellness, exploring the incredible ways we can heal and evolve when we tap into the power of intentional practices. Breathwork, mindset coaching, and deep nature immersion have been my greatest tools. I’ve witnessed firsthand how these modalities open doors to self-awareness, helping people break free from old patterns and step into their most vibrant, authentic selves.
As a coach and mentor, my focus is on guiding individuals to unlock their inner potential. I help people navigate life’s transitions, overcome limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. My approach is rooted in deep listening, intuitive guidance, and actionable strategies that create lasting change. Whether through one-on-one coaching or group retreats, I provide a space where people can reconnect with themselves, clarify their purpose, and take empowered steps toward the life they truly want.
Nature plays a huge role in my work. There’s something profoundly healing about stepping away from the noise of daily life and immersing ourselves in the wild. Whether it’s a quiet moment under the open sky or a deep breath taken in a forest, these experiences ground us, remind us of who we are, and reconnect us to something greater.
This is why I lead retreats in natural settings—because I’ve seen how the land itself can be a catalyst for healing and self-discovery.
At the heart of everything I do is a simple truth: each person holds the key to their own transformation. My role is to walk beside them, to hold space, and to help them see what’s already within them. It’s a path of empowerment, growth, and remembering who we really are. And I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.
