“Darcie has an uncanny ability to help me see opportunities in the midst of challenges and a path of rest in the middle of overwhelm. As an inpatient nurse and entrepreneur, I’ve been encouraged by Darcie’s ability to understand the need for balance between taking on challenges and empowering celebration of our limits and with that joy in the larger miracles constantly at play around us in this big, generous world.”
— Ruth Underhill

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Somatic coaching is an approach that incorporates the body's wisdom into the coaching process. It involves paying attention to physical sensations, posture, and movement to gain insights and create lasting change.

    Somatic coaching can help you develop greater self-awareness, reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance your overall well-being by connecting with your mind and body.

  • If you're curious, sign up for a session! I offer a complimentary initial conversation to discuss your goals and see if we're a good fit. This allows you to ask questions and get a feel for my coaching style before committing.

  • Although there are some similarities and overlap, coaching and therapy have different focuses.

    Coaching tends to be focused on taking action, functioning at one's highest capacity, increasing quality of life, and goal-setting. The client is empowered to be resourceful, resilient, and whole.

    Therapy, on the other hand, is based on the idea that there is a problem to be fixed and is focused on relieving the symptoms and treating that problem.

    Therapy and coaching work well together, and if during our work together you or I feel that you would benefit from therapy, I am happy to refer you to a therapist.

  • Yes, the Joyful Intention program is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're new to personal development or have years of experience, the program will be tailored to your needs.

  • I am a nurse trained as a coach, so your personalized coaching benefits from my years of nursing experience. This coaching is for anyone willing to take that first step toward the life they would love to be living. It is for anyone ready for transformative change that will last and continue growing. The style of coaching that I use includes many modalities with a big focus on nervous system and somatic body-based work. I do enjoy working with healthcare providers and anyone else ready to take the leap!

    And I can provide CE for nurses with many of my programs!

  • Yes, the Joyful Intention program offers Continuing Education credits for nurses. Please contact me for more details about CE eligibility and requirements.

  • The coaching we do together is individualized because you are unique!

    You are the powerful person in charge of your wellbeing , and I am here to accept you without judgement, listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, provide tools, and partner with you to set and attain goals.

    Coaching is a close partnership between a client and coach and it is vital that you feel comfortable with me and that we both feel that working together is a good fit. When you choose to work with me as your coach, we will customize a package for you.

    Generally, we meet weekly, practice a short mindfulness activity, discuss the progress you've made that week, have deep meaningful conversations that emerge naturally, and set actions and/or homework for the following week.

    Coaching can dive deep into underlying emotions, traumas, memories, and belief systems as sometimes these are the key to unlocking what you have been looking for in life. Our conversations are always confidential and done is a safe relationship space that we create together.

  • Because every coaching package is as unique as you, there is not a set price for my coaching. I customize my programs to serve you and what you need to have the most growth possible. Once you've decided that you'd like to work with me then we can talk about payment. Programs range from $1,000-$20,000. If you are ready to start this process and are committed to transformative change, please reach out and we can discuss a payment option that works well for both of us.

    Although I don't accept insurance, many Health Savings Accounts will pay for my services. I've also had organizations pay for their employees to coach with me for employee retention and satisfaction, burnout, CE, and career and personal growth.

Working with Darcie has been such a blessing to me for making some big changes in mindset. I had a lot of fear and shame and had been hiding thigs from others for decades.

Working with Darcie as my coach has made me realize I need to bring these things out into the open. I spoke to my children, close friends, and then even posted what I was most afraid of on Facebook. the burden that has been lifted from my shoulders has been significant and I cannot thank Darcie enough.

I continue to work on wellness goals and learn to listen to my body through somatic work. Darcie is nonjudgmental, kind, and attentive. I have safety when I talk with her.

I am setting up my own coaching practice and connecting with people in person and on social media.

If you are thinking about getting a coach, Darcie is a great person to reach out to.

Jeannie Khane, BSN, RN, NC-BC

My work with Darcie was a delightful surprise! I had no specific idea what to expect, so set aside any preconceived thoughts. Opening my mind to the possibility of the power of my own nervous system and to her strong background in that field from a medical standpoint, I discovered a quiet strength that I'm guessing we all carry: our subconscious interactions with our conscious minds and bodies.

There was no need to believe in anything or to take a leap of faith. I just stayed comfortably open to possibilities. I was thrilled to resonate with feelings of quiet strength that came to me as Darcie guided me through specific strategies for accessing my nervous system. Messages from my subconscious mind helped me with a myriad of challenges ranging from recovering from a long illness to resolving buried trauma.

I have such optimism going forward and smile with confidence as I reflect on the wealth of inner peace. It's as simple to access as making time to practice new strategies and welcoming gentle wisdom.

RKP

One of the biggest wins from the somatic coaching session that Darcie shared with me was the insight into empathizing with myself when I reflect on times that I noticed I was not acting in my favorite way. Another win was imagining, visualizing, and creating my safest place to go in my mind when I need to take a moment to recalibrate. Darcie is a natural when it comes to holding space, pacing her guidance, and allowing the session to unfold uniquely for the client's present needs. I would recommend Darcie to anyone who could use gentle, customized support accessing their inner bodily wisdom for healing.

Shannon Schueler, MN, USA

Working together helped me to gain clarity with what I really wanted in my career. I also recognized some childhood patterns that I was repeating as an adult. She helped me to develop realistic steps that I can take that will get me to my optimal wellness.

Zarina B.

Darcie brings tons of incredible knowledge to her somatic work and has a very gentle approach, which is very recognized. She was able to assist with things I had no idea were going on. Appreciate all the insight.

Adele Bernard, Transition Clarity

Darcie was able to help me understand how the relaxing, warm, "happy" emotions actually feel in my body as well as the more anxious, "negative" emotions. This is a gamechanger when hit with a trigger! I can now practice identifying the feeling in my body, know what it means, and try different methods we discussed to get myself back to the calm, regulated state in order to work through whatever the triggering stimulus was rather than being swept up by the emotion and spiraling.

S.G.

My experience coaching with Darcie has been phenomenal. My life has significantly improved in so many aspects since my journey with Darcie started.

I'm always challenged to find innovative solutions to problems in my professional and personal life in an inspirational way with every session that I've had and it's been life-changing.

CM, Physician

When I began this journey there was a pit like a crater in my soul, it was dark and dense. But while working with Darcie I found a river of Hope, it isn't always peaceful, still sometimes ripply, even a cascade of current sometimes, but always carried on by hope. I found a way to turn memories that stilled my broken heart into feelings of joyfulness. The darkness and denseness of my soul began to lighten and the crater began to fill with awareness and positive feelings. I found some strength and a new way of looking at my loss. The journey will continue and I will use the tools I have gained to become more at ease and less tortured by the longing. My loss will always be with me, I have practiced embracing the beauty of knowing my fortune for having known love and all the goodness that I can emulate and carry forward. Thank you.

A. Perea

Receiving coaching from Darcie has helped me set out a plan for reaching both new work and personal goals; and along the way provided me with helpful tools for reaching those goals.

Through this coaching experience I have gained courage, confidence, and insights about myself, that will help me embark on a new path ahead.

I am thankful and grateful for her coaching skills, the experience she brings to the topics we covered, as well as for her kind and genuine character.

Deborah (Hart) Cullen

I remember our first session feeling anxious, I was ready to level up after going through a big transformation but fear was coming up.

After diving into a somatic session with Darcie I found that I was just judging myself. This has been a huge weight for me to carry all my life.

After our time together I feel more confident than ever in what I am creating and have transformed my judgement to love and connection.

Melissa Anderson

I really appreciate Darcie’s coaching style and content. She is very warm but also professional. I’ve done a lot of personal work over the last several years and each session, she’s able to take me further along in that journey. Most recently, I was able to make some really good progress with a somatic session that opened up a space for me to speak my heart more easily.

Megan B.

So much has happened this year. It’s hard to even look back and recognize it all.

I have done multiple amazing travels, followed my passions, developed connections, all while building my business.

I distinctly remember multiple occasions where I was feeling discouraged and all amped up about something and then after reaching out to you and having you normalize what I was going through, I could feel myself calming down and moving forward.

I have a call with a new client this week and I am so excited to see what she and I can create together.

Jessica Cersosimo

Empowerment and Intimacy Coach

I was really hesitant to sign up for coaching...Did it mean I had failed--in my career, in life?

After speaking with Darcie during my initial consultation, I felt so much better. The conversation was like speaking to a trusted friend. Her coaching was comforting, but with a little bit of a challenge. I like this because I need that push, or gentle nudge.

In our time together I have made needed changes in my life--something I would have most likely put off due to feelings of discomfort and fear. Thank you so much for helping me find my confidence again!

Hilare Klinger RN