Before the arrow flies,
the fire has to be lit.
There's a life that feels more like yours.
You're just not sure how to find your way to it yet.
The Ember is a 10-week group coaching program for those who are done circling
the life they want — and are ready to claim it.
Somewhere along the way, you started building the life that made sense on paper –
One that was responsible, reasonable, and what you were “supposed” to want —
but in the process you slowly lost what you actually wanted...
You're not sure when it happened. All you know is you’re in a loop of ‘Is this really it!?’
Not because anything is wrong exactly, but because nothing feels quite right either. So you move through days that are objectively “fine”, exhausted and empty. Wondering if maybe you’re just burnt out!?
Three kinds of women find their way to The Ember.
You may see yourself in one, or in all three. Either way, keep reading.
You have a feeling — maybe the beginning of a vision — that something more is possible. A creative project, a life off grid, a business idea, a version of your days that feels more…alive.
You haven't let yourself say it clearly yet. Because saying it means admitting how much you actually want it. So you keep pushing it away — filing it under: “someday”, when the timing is "right".
You don't have time to ask what you want. Your life is full — career, family, everyone else's needs — the only thing missing is time and space for you. And in the rare moments it does appear, you're either too exhausted to enjoy it, or feel adrift…
Not really knowing how to fill the space because you're not quite sure who you are or what you need outside of getting things done and tending to others.
You did everything right. Hit the milestones. Built the career, the life, the version of yourself that looked exactly like success from the outside. And then one day — you looked up and thought: is this really it?
Not because anything is wrong. Because something is missing. And you can't quite name what, because from every angle you can measure, you have everything you were supposed to want.
Different lives, same quiet pull toward a life that’s their own.
That's exactly where The Ember begins.
"Rachael helped me see that I do actually know my desires. I was just afraid of what it might mean to fully claim them."
As someone who struggled to identify my needs or what I truly want, many aspects of my life existed by default — often to accommodate others. She's been a powerful mirror, a loving space holder, and an activator as I've learned to take up more space, honour my needs, and create the life I truly want.
As a result, my business and relationships have profoundly shifted — and we're only just getting started. If you're tired of living the same day on repeat and want to awaken more aliveness, purpose and joy — you need Rachael in your life.
— Jess
You'll notice this page uses women/she/her throughout — and while that reflects the community this space most often calls in, The Ember welcomes anyone who feels called to this work regardless of how they identify. LGBTQ+, non-binary, trans, and gender-expansive people are warmly and unconditionally welcome here. This work doesn't ask you to fit a particular mould — it meets you exactly where you are.
Here's what I've noticed after eight years of this work.
Most women don't struggle to move forward because they lack motivation, discipline, or the right strategy.
They struggle because they've never gotten really honest — about what they actually want, why they haven't let themselves have it, and what happens in their body every time they try to move toward it.
The Hidden Commitments
The self-imposed conditions you've been waiting to meet before you allow yourself to want more.
“When I'm more financially stable. When life calms down. When I feel ready.”
These feel practical. Reasonable. But underneath them is something you're protecting without even realizing it.
Underneath the circling, the deferring, the “someday” — there are three patterns quietly running the show.
You didn't choose them consciously. They formed a long time ago, as ways to stay safe, to belong, to avoid the particular pain of being too much…or not enough. And they worked.
But they're still here. Organizing your life around who you had to be, rather than who you actually are, and preventing you from creating the life you desire.
The Nervous System Strategy
The way your body responds every time you move toward something that matters. The spark of aliveness that arrives with an idea — and contracts before you've acted on it. The free afternoon that somehow fills itself back up. The achievement that lands hollow — and the immediate reach for the next one.
This isn't a character flaw. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do.
The Expired Identity
The versions of yourself you've been performing for so long you've stopped noticing it's a performance. "I'm the responsible one...the helper...I'm not the kind of person who does that..."
These identities were formed to keep you safe — to belong, to be loved, to avoid the particular pain of being too much or not enough. They worked, once. But somewhere along the way, the armour became the cage.
Once upon a time, they kept you safe.
But now? They're the reason the life you actually want keeps feeling just out of reach.
Working with these patterns is the key to creating the internal safety to finally claim what you want
– and – actually follow through on building it.
That's the work of The Ember.
"Within our 4 months together, I've been able to overcome issues and limiting beliefs that I've been working on with psychologists for years."
Rachael has an innate ability to cut through the BS, dig deep, and get to the root cause of what's really going on. She helped me implement actionable strategies to work through the issues I was facing, and supported me fully through recognising some hard truths from my past and in my present.
Old wounds that I felt I had closure on have resurfaced and have been thoughtfully and carefully moved through — healing difficult emotions that I didn't even realise I had buried. With Rachael's support, I've been able to create new thought patterns, build skills in overcoming recurring beliefs, and learn how to tap into my inner knowing and move toward embodying who I actually am each day.
I'm so proud to say that I've made over triple my original income in my business since working with Rachael. If you're ready to put in the work, you won't regret investing in yourself here.
— Verity
Three movements. Ten weeks. One honest direction.
The Ember is a ten-week group coaching program for up to eight women — intimate by design.
Together, you'll move through three connected movements:
Feel It — Getting honest about what's actually been happening in your life. The things you've been tolerating so long you've stopped seeing them. The areas of your life that look “fine” from the outside and are quietly draining you from within.
Name It — Uncovering what you actually want. Not the filtered version or what "makes sense" — but what's genuinely true for you beneath the "shoulds".
Find It — Getting specific about your direction, and next step whether that's a targeted shift in one area or a bigger picture change.
These steps sound simple, but the work isn't in understanding them, it's in what gets activated when you try to move through them.
The part of you that tightens when you start to get honest.
The one that talks you out of what you want before you've even finished wanting it.
The one that's been keeping you safe by keeping you exactly where you are.
That's what The Ember holds you through.
You'll leave with something you may not have had in a long time: clarity.
Not the kind that requires you to have everything figured out.
The kind that comes from finally being honest with yourself.
That becomes something you can actually move from.
Not a plan. Not a formula. A fire lit from within.
"I learned that I'm the only thing standing between me and what I want. "
Rachael taught me to catch the negative spirals and celebrate the wins I used to ignore. In 8 weeks I started a business — me, the person who thought she couldn't.
Eight weeks ago I didn't think this was possible. Now I actually believe my dreams aren't just fantasies — they're plans.
— Jillian
By the end of our six months together…
You’ll not only claim what you want,
You’ll be able to hold steady through fear,
Move with courage toward the life that feels most true to you,
And you’ll trust yourself to actually live it.
Here's what happens when you finally choose yourself:
"I overcame shit in 4 months with Rachael that I'd been working on with psychologists for YEARS."
Rachael cuts through the BS and gets to the root of what's actually going on. Old wounds I thought were healed came to the surface so I could actually move through them this time.
Not to mention, I was terrified to invest because of my money blocks. But I've now tripled my income after working with Rachael. So, if you're ready to do the real work and stop making excuses, you won’t regret investing in coaching with Rachael.
— Verity
"I kept telling myself I didn't have the time or money. Turns out, those were just the excuses I was hiding behind."
Joining was terrifying. What shifted everything? Learning to be ruthlessly intentional with my time and having Rachael pull me out of my spiral every time I fell back into old patterns.
If you're stuck in comparison or self-doubt - stop. Rachael will believe in you harder than you believe in your fear. This work is so much better when you're not doing it alone.
— Kat
"Rachael helped me move through obstacles I'd never been able to overcome. Working with her transformed every area of my life."
Rachael doesn't just help you understand what's blocking you - she guides you through it. My business started reflecting my natural pace. Boundaries became easier to hold. I gained clarity that let me make more while feeling less stressed.
Through our work, I learned how to actually receive what I was creating. She helped me dissolve self-limitation and step into my natural gifts. This work saved me from years of struggle.
— Nadine
"In 8 weeks I started a business. Me. The person who thought she couldn't."
I learned that I'm the only thing standing between me and what I want. Rachael taught me to catch the negative spirals and celebrate the wins I used to ignore.
Eight weeks ago I didn't think this was possible. Now I actually believe my dreams aren't just fantasies - they're plans.
— Jillian
Here’s how we’ll work together…
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This is where we get brutally honest about what you actually want (not the polished version) and what's been keeping you stuck on repeat. No more guessing. No more circling.
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This is where the real transformation happens — not in your head, but in your body and your daily choices. You'll have consistent accountability and support as you take the steps that actually change your life. Sometimes these sessions look like strategic planning and bold decision-making. Other times we'll be doing deep somatic work to move through resistance in real time. Either way, you can rest assured we're moving you toward your vision — even when it doesn't feel linear.
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At the end of the series, you won't just walk away with wins — you'll leave with the roadmap to keep the momentum going. This ensures the transformation sticks beyond our six months together.
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Real life doesn't wait for your next scheduled call. When fear spikes at 11 PM or you need a reality check before a difficult conversation, you'll be able to message in real time and can expect a response from me within 24hrs on designated support days. This is what keeps you moving forward instead of spiraling.
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These aren't worksheets you'll download and forget. These are the tools you'll return to when your nervous system goes into overdrive, when doubt creeps in between sessions, or when you need to reconnect with your truth before making a big decision.
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Months 1–2: 3 calls per month
Months 3–6: 2 calls per month
Hey, I'm Rachael — Your Bold Leap Bestie!
I'm no stranger to what it takes to bridge the gap between dreaming about the vision you have for your life and actually doing something about it. I've done it over and over again as my own vision has continually evolved.
I've spent my entire life questioning how things are "supposed" to be done. Challenging societal norms. Following the spark of my inner knowing even when it didn't make sense on paper.
…Like dropping out of school, starting my own business, and buying a one way ticket to Argentina to embark on my new life as a digital nomad all in the span of a month…
…Or randomly moving to Calgary – a place that had never been on my radar – simply because something inside me whispered: “this is where you’re meant to be.” And then happened to meet the love of my life and find my dream apartment on the same day.
Yes, this actually happened. I know it sounds like some sort of rom-com plot, but this is what becomes possible when you finally trust that quiet knowing inside you.
As a Sagittarius Sun and Rising, I’m not here to play small — and neither are you.
I'm here to reveal your truth & catalyze you into action.
After 8 years of supporting bold, unconventional souls to ignite the spark within them, and walk through the fire of their own fears, so they can finally claim the liberated life they’ve been dreaming of… And a lifetime of walking through the fire of my own resistance, I know that moving from dreaming to doing requires:
The courage to own what you actually want & claim it fully— regardless of how scary it may feel, or how little “sense” it may make to anyone else.
The support of someone who believes in you & your vision more than you believe in your fear – or your excuses (Hi it’s me ;))
The capacity to take brave, bold action, without having the “perfect plan” all figured out
That’s the alchemy we create together with The Archer.
My Reflector ability mirrors back what you can’t see in yourself.
My Sagittarius fire ignites the boldness of your ambition.
My somatic training builds your capacity to take action.
If you're ready to finally trust that inner knowing and take the leap — I'm here to walk through the fire with you.
I'm going to level with you — this work isn't for everyone.
But neither is the bold, out of the ordinary vision you have for your life.
The work will stretch you. Life won't pause, but your capacity to move through it with clarity and groundedness will grow every single week.
This is for you if:
You're done letting fear write your story
You're ready to stop rehearsing and start living
You want support that doesn't sugarcoat the real work required
This isn't for you if:
You're looking for someone to validate why you can't do it
You want a quick fix or magic formula
You're not ready to look at what's actually been running the show
If you're done letting your story dictate your next steps and you're ready to stop shrinking and start living the life you’ve been dreaming of – this is for you.
If you've read this far, you already know. Your soul is ready — even if your mind is still making lists of reasons to wait.
You just need to finally be willing to choose yourself.
What You're Claiming:
One 90-Minute Kickoff Call
Twelve 60-Minute Somatic Alchemy Sessions
One 90-Minute Celebration & Integration Call
Voxer Support (M/Tu/Th, 9-5 MST)
Somatic Alchemy Resources (Meditations + Workbooks)
Payment Options:
$6,000 Pay in Full
$1,000/month for 6 months
**Extended payment plans and limited sliding scale options available upon request.
Email rachael@luminarymedicine.co to discuss options.
TL;DR;
Ready to break up with your fears (and excuses) and date your desires instead?
You’re done playing small and following the rules you didn’t even write
I’ll help you claim what you actually want — the wild, messy, glorious version of your life you’ve been dreaming of
Fear, doubt, and resistance? We’ll move through that together (without losing your mind)
You’ll take bold, aligned action — the kind that actually changes your life
The result? You’ll claim your desires, ditch the “should’s”, and walk away feeling fully expressed, unapologetic, and alive as hell.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The application takes about 20 minutes to complete. Once I receive it, I'll review it personally and get back to you within 2-3 business days to schedule a no-pressure conversation.
This isn't a sales call where I'll try to convince you to join. It's a genuine conversation to see if we're the right fit — if I'm the guide you need, and if you're ready for the depth of this work.
If we're aligned, we'll talk about next steps. If we're not, I'll tell you honestly and point you toward what might serve you better.
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Beyond our scheduled calls (which happen 2-3 times per month depending on where we are in the container), plan for 30-60 minutes between sessions for integration work — but this isn't traditional "homework."
The real work isn't about completing worksheets or checking off meditations. It's about embodying what we uncover together and taking the aligned actions we identify in our sessions — having the difficult conversation, setting the boundary, taking the next step toward your vision, or simply noticing when old patterns show up and choosing differently.
The Somatic Alchemy resources (meditations and worksheets) are there to support your integration when you need them — like when your nervous system goes into overdrive or you need to reconnect with your truth before a big decision. But they're tools, not requirements.
This isn't about adding hours to your already packed schedule. It's about being intentional with the time you have and actually living differently. Some weeks you'll need more space for the work. Other weeks, the work is simply showing up to your life with new awareness.
The commitment isn't measured in hours — it's measured in your willingness to take action and stay engaged with the process even when it gets uncomfortable.
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Life happens — I get it. Just give me 24 hours notice and we'll find a new time that works for both of us. If you need to reschedule with less than 24 hours notice, we'll handle it on a case-by-case basis, but the session will be forfeited if it becomes a pattern. This container works because you show up consistently, even (especially) when resistance is high.
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Here's the truth: life getting overwhelming is often when you need the support most. The whole point of this work is learning how to move through life's challenges with clarity and groundedness rather than collapsing into old patterns.
That said, if there's a genuine emergency (medical crisis, family emergency, etc.), we'll talk through it and find a solution that works. But if "overwhelming" means fear is spiking or resistance is high — that's exactly what we'll work through together. That's the container doing its job.
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No additional fees or interest. The monthly payment plans are simply the total investment divided over 6 months to make it more accessible. What you see is what you pay.
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You don't need to have it all figured out — that's part of what we'll uncover together in Phase 1.
What you DO need: a sense that there's something more calling you, even if you can't name it yet. A pull toward something different, even if it's still taking shape. That restless "is this really it?" feeling that won't quiet down.
If you know you're meant for something beyond the conventional path but you're not sure exactly what shape it takes — that's perfect. We'll work together to clarify your vision, untangle it from what you think you "should" want, and start taking steps toward it.
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Therapy typically focuses on processing past wounds and understanding why you are the way you are. That work is valuable and often necessary.
The Archer is about forward motion. We're not just exploring your patterns — we're actively dismantling them and building new ones. We use somatic work to create shifts in your nervous system so you can take brave action, not just understand why you've been stuck.
Think of it this way: therapy helps you understand the story. This work helps you write a new one.
If you're currently in therapy, this work can complement it beautifully. If you're dealing with acute mental health concerns, active addiction, or trauma that needs clinical support, please continue working with a licensed therapist.
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Most coaching focuses on strategy, mindset shifts, and action plans. Which is great — until your nervous system goes into overdrive and you freeze, self-sabotage, or fall back into old patterns.
The Archer blends strategic coaching with deep somatic work. We don't just talk about what you need to do — we work with your body to create the capacity to actually do it. We address the knot in your stomach, the tightness in your chest, the shutdown that happens when you think about taking the leap.
This isn't about giving you another framework or 10-step process to follow. It's about building the internal trust and nervous system regulation that allows you to move through fear and take aligned action — even when it's uncomfortable.
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Somatic Alchemy is a blend of coaching and nervous system work that helps you shift patterns not just in your mind, but in your body.
Here's why that matters: Your body holds the patterns that keep you stuck. The tightness in your chest when you think about raising your rates. The shutdown that happens when someone questions your unconventional path. The freeze response when it's time to take bold action.
Through breathwork, body awareness, parts work, and nervous system regulation techniques, we create safety in your body for new ways of being. We work with the resistance instead of trying to willpower through it. We build the capacity to hold discomfort without collapsing back into old patterns.
The result? You don't just know what to do — you're actually able to do it.
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You'll have access to me via Voxer (voice messaging) Monday through Thursday, 9-5 MST. This is for when you need clarity, a reality check, or support as you're taking action between our calls.
You'll also have the Somatic Alchemy resources — meditations and worksheets for working with your parts, creating containment when overwhelm hits, and staying in healthy activation. These aren't optional extras — they're the tools that deepen the work between our sessions.
And most importantly: you'll be taking aligned action. Small steps, big leaps, quiet choices that shift everything. The real transformation happens in how you show up in your life.
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Here's what's possible when you fully commit to the work: You'll have clarity on what you actually want (not what you think you should want). You'll be taking tangible steps toward your vision — whether that's launching the business, making the move, starting the creative project, or claiming your unconventional path. You'll have built the capacity to move through fear without letting it make your decisions. You'll trust yourself in a way you haven't before.
But here's what I can't promise: I can't guarantee you'll quit your job, finish your screenplay, or hit a specific revenue goal in 6-months. External outcomes depend on too many variables.
And this work isn't linear. Some weeks you'll feel like you're flying — taking bold action, feeling aligned, making visible progress. Other weeks you'll feel like you're in the messy middle — processing resistance, facing old patterns, or integrating shifts that aren't immediately visible. Both are part of the journey. Growth doesn't happen in a straight line, and the deepest transformations often happen in the moments that feel the hardest.
What I can guarantee: If you show up consistently, do the deep work, and take aligned action — you will not be the same person at the end of six months. And the version of you that emerges will be capable of creating the life you've been dreaming of.
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Progress doesn't always look like you think it will. Sometimes progress is finally saying no to something that's been draining you. Sometimes it's having a hard conversation you've been avoiding for years. Sometimes it's feeling fear and taking action anyway instead of freezing.
If you're showing up to the calls, doing the integration work, and taking aligned action—you're making progress, even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment.
That said, if you genuinely feel stuck, we’ll address it. That's what the consistent check-ins are for. We adjust the approach, dig deeper into what's blocking you, and find a way forward. This work requires partnership — if something isn't working, bring it to the table and we’ll talk about it and course-correct together.
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Maybe, maybe not. It depends on where you are in your journey and what you're creating.
By the end of our six months, you'll have the tools, the clarity, and the capacity to keep moving forward on your own. Some clients are ready to fly solo. Others want ongoing support as they continue building their unconventional life.
What I've found: Most of my clients love having ongoing support available—not because they need it constantly, but because it's there when they do. Some continue right away. Others take a month or two to integrate what we've worked on, then come back when they're ready for the next layer or the next leap.
If you want to continue working together, we can discuss options for extended support. But this container is designed to give you what you need to trust yourself and keep going — with or without me.
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No. You don't have to blow up your life to start living your truth.
While some clients do make big external changes during our time together — they quit the job, make the move, launch the thing. Others make quieter shifts that realign everything from within — they set boundaries, reclaim their creative practice, start taking their vision seriously.
What you DO need to be willing to do: face what's been keeping you stuck, release the patterns that aren't serving you, and take aligned action toward what you actually want. Sometimes that means big leaps. Sometimes it means small, steady steps. Both are valid.
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Yes — if you're willing to prioritize yourself even when life feels full.
This isn't about having endless free time. It's about choosing to show up for yourself consistently, even in the cracks and margins of your busy life. The clients who get the most out of this work aren't the ones with the most time — they're the ones who commit to the process no matter what else is happening.
If you're waiting until life calms down, your schedule opens up, or you have more capacity — you'll be waiting forever. The time is now, or it's never.
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Then this may not be the right time for you — and that's okay.
This container is for people who are ready to stop waiting and start moving. You don't need to have it all figured out, but you do need to be willing to take action, face what's been holding you back, and show up even when it's uncomfortable.
If you're still in the "thinking about it" phase or looking for someone to validate why now isn't the right time — this isn't the fit. But if you're done waiting for the mythical "perfect moment" and ready to finally choose yourself, even if you're scared — let's talk.
Still have questions?
I'm here for you.
Email me at rachael@luminarymedicine.co and I'll get back to you within 2-3 business days.
They were exactly where you are right now:
"Every time I got lost in the mess of my own head, Rachael knew exactly what I needed to hear to get back on track."
I could spend days spiraling, trying to figure out why I felt stuck. With Rachael? She cuts through it instantly. After every call I knew what I needed to do next - even when it scared the hell out of me.
Having her in my corner changed everything. I'm not just hopeful about my future anymore - I actually trust that I can create it.
— Dea
"I thought I didn't have enough time, money, or discipline. Really, I was just scared."
Before working with Rachael, I had every excuse ready. She has this ability to know exactly when I need a reality check versus when I need support - and she doesn't sugarcoat either one.
She helped me move through fear instead of letting it make my decisions. Being coached by Rachael is hands down one of the best investments I've ever made. If you need someone who'll be real with you AND hold space for the scary parts - she's it.
— Rachel
You've been preparing for this moment longer than you realize.
Every time you've felt that pull toward something more…
Every time you've questioned whether this is really it…
Every time you've stayed up past midnight researching, planning, dreaming…
You've been building toward this.
Don’t get stuck in the “in another life” mentality —
your dreams are meant to be experienced in this one.
The only thing left? Choosing to finally go for it.

