“My guidance for people is rooted in the landscape of the nervous system. My belief is that our bodies hold an intrinsic map for emotional and psychological well-being.”
-Chanel
Our story
First of all… nice to meet you! I’m Chanel Vysohlid, and your healing is my passion!
For those on a celestial journey – I serve as an oracle, a conduit guiding you back to your internal sanctuary through an intuitively informed approach. For those driven by intellect – I’m a R.H.N, Somatic Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Mind-Body Nutrition and Dynamic Psychology Coach, and E-RYT 200.
As someone who lived through a 16-year battle with an eating disorder, and worked as an addiction counsellor, I witnessed first-hand the limitations of clinical treatment based approaches, traditional cognitive therapy and mindset coaching.
Going from practitioner to practitioner for years on end, I know the frustration of trying things that never seem to give lasting results – as well as the sense of disconnection from having no one to guide you on your path to true healing.
So, I created The Self-Worth Lounge.
The willingness to allow ourselves to feel during our healing journey is just as important as the steps and tools we take to move forward. My intention is to provide a space where I can meet you where you are... where you feel safe within your (incredibly brave) vulnerability. It is within this space that you can discover and utilize your inherent strengths and resources for the inner peace you’ve always dreamed of.
I believe full heartedly that a body-based approach to healing is our future. That’s why I embody the practices I share with people like you every day, for my own ongoing healing.
Two principles are at the core of my work:
The body holds the key to lasting transformation.
There is no such thing as a hopeless case.
When we work with the body, what we are doing is strengthening your ability to regulate your nervous system and physiological responses. Rather than living in a dysregulated state of constant stress, anxiety, and fear, you’re empowered with the specific tools and strategies your body needs to feel inner peace and safety over the long term.
“In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past.”
— Bessel van der Kolk
Our philosophy
If you are here, you belong.
This is a space for all, including those who don’t identify as having a clinically diagnosed condition but still feel their unhealthy or self-destructive behaviours, mental and/or emotional health are affecting their lives in some way. We are named the Self-Worth Lounge because self-worth is often one of the root causes of many problematic behaviours, and a lounge is a place where you can feel comfortable and open.
We believe in the importance of holding space that feels compassionate and secure in therapeutic relationships with our clients and have seen how that alone can be just as powerful as the tools and practice itself. The Self-Worth Lounge is a judgement-free zone where. Together, we cultivate awareness, self expression, and dive deeper into meeting your your unmet needs while empowering you to move forward.
Prescriptive words like “should” and “should not” are not part of our dictionary. And we believe that “healing trends” that will “fix us” and make us “better” don’t just fall short—they don’t see you as the unique, one-of-a-kind person you are.
Healing is possible for everyone. Our role is to make your next steps easier by guiding you in unlocking how.