Meet Orlee
IFS + Mindfulness + Yoga Practitioner
Here to help you intentionally meet life's inevitable changes with compassion, hope, and practical wisdom.
Hi, I’m Orlee.
If there's one thing life has taught me, it's that we rarely get to choose the challenges we face, but we can learn how to meet them. I was born with serious medical challenges that required surgery on my very first day of life. Over the years came more surgeries, unexpected heart attacks, PTSD, addiction, recovery, cancer, and menopause at 39. More recently, watching my mother's journey with Alzheimer's has deepened my commitment to understanding what helps us not only live longer, but live well. None of these experiences are what define me. But together, they shaped the question that has quietly guided my life:
How do we continue living fully when life asks us to adapt?
For years, that question led me to yoga, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and self-compassion. Those practices didn't remove hardship, but they changed my relationship with it. They taught me that healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about learning to relate to ourselves with curiosity, courage, and compassion, even in the midst of uncertainty.
Today, I have the privilege of helping others do the same.
For many years, my work has focused on supporting children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Sitting with people through some of life's hardest moments has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Again and again, I've witnessed something remarkable: when people feel safe enough to turn toward themselves with compassion instead of judgment, meaningful change becomes possible.
A New Chapter
Over the past several years, a new calling began to emerge. As I navigated cancer treatment, early menopause, and the many questions that come with changing health and changing seasons of life, I realized how many women are trying to navigate these transitions largely on their own. At the same time, I realized I was longing for something more than information. I wanted connection, community, honest conversations, and hope.
While I continue to work one-on-one with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, and life's many challenges, I also felt called to support women navigating the unique transitions that come with changing health, changing identities, and changing seasons of life. That calling has grown into both my work with women one-on-one, the Women's Circle, and a growing vision for a community where women can learn, connect, and intentionally create the next chapter of their lives together. Because thriving rarely comes from one solution. Because thriving isn't about one answer. It's about creating the conditions that help us flourish.
My Hope For You
I believe that healing happens in relationship with ourselves, with one another, and with the lives we're creating. Whether we're working together one-on-one or gathering in community, my hope is that you'll leave feeling a little more connected to yourself, a little more empowered to advocate for yourself, and a little more hopeful about what's possible. We can't always choose what life asks of us. But we do have a say in how we meet it. Because the question isn't simply how we age. It's:
How do we want to live the next chapter of our lives?
Things That Help Me THRIVE
☕ My perfect morning... is what I call a slow morning… snuggles with Rose, a mini body scan meditation, more snuggles, coffee while listening to my favorite podcasts followed by a walk with Rose.
🌿 A practice I return to... meditation for its grounding, presence, and calm.
📚 A book that's changed me... there are so many! How can I choose? If I had to choose, it would be “Dare I Say It” by Naomi Watts. It was one of the first menopause books I read that got me excited about the subject.
🥾 A place I feel most alive... walking in peaceful neighborhoods
🍲 A meal that feels like home... breakfast. I love a good, home cooked breakfast. And that specific one would be this healthy and tasty quiche I love making.
🐓 The story behind my logo… The French joke that when life is shitty, they still go on just like the rooster sings even though it stands on its own shit. It is a symbol of resilience and victory. For me, this was cancer. It was shitty, but I still went on with the goal of beating it. My attempt on most days were to be happy. Not in a way of spiritual bypassing, but to help myself go on. And I truly believe it worked.
🎵 A song that always lifts my spirits... ugh, so many! Let’s go with “Éternel été” by Ezéchiel Pailhès
🌍 A place that inspires me… France of course.
Certifications & Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels I & II (Eating Disorders, Substance Use, Adolescents)
IFS for Groups
Mindfulness Awareness and Compassion-Based Practices (UCLA MARC’s MAPS I–III)
E-RYT® 200, YACEP® (Yoga Alliance)
400hr Yoga Training – DEN Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Liz Arch
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Mindful Schools – Youth-Specific Mindfulness Training
BA in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Volunteering
Giving back has always been an important part of my life. I’ve volunteered with Peace4Kids and the Suicide Prevention Center, where I received ASIST certification.
If something in my story speaks to yours, I’d love to connect. Whether you're feeling curious, cautious, or ready to dive in, we’ll go at your pace.