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Self-Care Studio
helping busy women who passionately serve others to renew their energy, fill up their own cup & prevent burnout
illness
Burnout can show up as...
Life is full and life is busy! Whether you're showing up in a 9-5 or as an Entrepreneur (or both!) on top of all of other life's priorities, we are here to help you to take some time for yourself
That's why we created That Self-Care Studio which is an accessible, affordable self-care studio rooted in community for the prevention of burnout
introducing that self-care studio
Anxiety
exhaustion
insomnia
stress
irritability
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what are the self-care sessions?
breathwork
monday-friday in our virtual studio via app or computer
somatic movement
eft tapping
meditation
energy healing
embodied arts
singing circle
Dancing Mindfulness
in addition to weekly sessions, there are also monthly intention-setting ceremonies, integration circles, Q&A's + workshops
Holistic pillars of that self-care studio
April 2024
Month two is all about the mind-body connection, becoming aware of your current mindset (and maybe meeting your inner critic!) and learning to transform limiting beliefs that are not serving you
Your Mind, Mindset
+ Limiting Beliefs
may 2024
Month three is all about learning how your environment impacts you and an opportunity to take inventory of your current relationships (including with yourself!) to protect your peace
Needs, Values & Boundaries
june 2024
july 2024
august 2024
september 2024
The Body & Your Nervous System
In your first month, gain foundational knowledge and experience learning all about sleep hygiene, nutrition, gut health, the nervous system, stress management, and movement.
each month throughout the year, our self-care sessions are based on a different theme based on our holistic pillars
july 2024
Month two is all about the mind-body connection, becoming aware of your current mindset (and maybe meeting your inner critic!) and learning to transform limiting beliefs that are not serving you
Emotions and Somatic Intellignece
august 2024
Month three is all about learning how your environment impacts you and an opportunity to take inventory of your current relationships (including with yourself!) to protect your peace
The Relationshis
September 2024
Empathy & Sensitivity
In your first month, gain foundational knowledge and experience learning all about sleep hygiene, nutrition, gut health, the nervous system, stress management, and movement.
october 2024
Month two is all about the mind-body connection, becoming aware of your current mindset (and maybe meeting your inner critic!) and learning to transform limiting beliefs that are not serving you
Creativity, PLay and Inner Child
november 2024
Month three is all about learning how your environment impacts you and an opportunity to take inventory of your current relationships (including with yourself!) to protect your peace
Sexuliarty & your Divine Fem/Masc
December 2024
Your Environment
In your first month, gain foundational knowledge and experience learning all about sleep hygiene, nutrition, gut health, the nervous system, stress management, and movement.
Certified Owaken Breathwork Facilitator & somatic Coach, psychotherapy student,
Owner of Lavender Tusk
Amanda Welton
Meet the Founder
For years I struggled with anxiety and burnout not knowing anything about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or what my needs were and had no idea what boundaries were. Through my own experience of nervous system regulation (resiliency), healing trauma holistically and working with somatic/emotional release, I am living my passion to help others find their peace and freedom to live in alignment (whatever that means for them!).
how that self-care studio got here
Using our team's combined education, certifications, expertise and lived experience (15+ years), we are here to help others who are struggling to find their peace- whether they are in the corporate world, an entrepreneur or a little bit of both.
We launched RECEIVE as a Pilot Program in 2023 and have successfully supported 6 different groups (Hamilton, Brantford and Virtually) in a 6 month capacity. For 2024 we have expanded the Foundational Program into an accessible, inclusive Self-Care Studio including an FDNP Program to support your wellbeing holistically
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knowing Firsthand the toll that burnout takes
Completed Owaken Breathwork & The Mode School Certifications
2022
Amanda's journey
Worked with a FDNP to get to the root cause of healing holistically from trauma and nervous system dysregulation (gut infection, calcium shell, gluten sensitivity etc.)
2022
Diagnosed with Achalasia & had POEM Surgery
2019
Experienced Motor Vehicle Accident (Broken Back, PTSD, Diagnosed Anxiety & Adjustment Disorder)
2017
Left abusive relationship with a narcissist/someone experiencing addiction
2020
Burnt Out for the first time (officially) and went on stress leave from work
2019
I knew I felt burnt out, but I didn't realize just how exhausted I really was until I began this program. I was emotionally overwhelmed, constantly pouring so much into my personal and professional life — but I wasn't taking care of my own needs. Taking rest made me feel guilty, even when I desperately needed it. Now I feel confident in my voice, strong in my boundaries, and more creative in my work, all because I've learned how to give my body the rest it needs. And how to not feel ashamed for needing rest in the first place.”
What people are experiencing from this program
"this program can give you the energy, the light and the guidance you need to find your way out of that burnt out place
We have built a community that truly feels like family. Each month I look forward to connecting with the other women who are a part of this group. I have grown and evolved so much over these past few months and the space that has been created with Recieve has been a safe and loving place for me to be able to grow and heal from my past traumas.
I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to set aside time for yourself but trust that this program will help guide you on your journey and you deserve this!
What people are experiencing from this program
"Receive was designed and created for those of us who give so much to others that we often find it difficult to give back to ourselves.
Amanda and Crystal have created a judgement free and safe space and being a part of the RECEIVE program has helped me tremendously. I loved how each week, we focused on a different modality which allowed me to learn and find what works for me. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to find what feels good for their recovering from or preventing burnout."
What people are experiencing from this program
"RECEIVE reminded me of the importance of caring for myself.
I felt a confusion around managing my burnout, but after completing the program felt the joy and happiness of receiving with community. I enjoyed learning new ways to receive I now feel more confident, ready and worthy to receive I would recommend this program to anyone who struggles with opening up to receive, those who are seeking out a non-judgmental community, and those who feel lost on their journey to healing."
What people are experiencing from this program
"I would recommend this program to anyone who struggles with opening up to receive
A compassion fatigue & burnout recovery and prevention program designed to be your last
Curated to bring you a holistic, root-cause approach to prioritize your needs, align your physical, mental and emotional bodies, learn sustainable self-care & boundaries, educate yourself, build resilience, increase your self-worth and empower yourself through community-based nervous system support.
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What's Included
The core of the program, join Amanda + Guest Facilitator every month for an opportunity to take off your facilitator hat and fill up your own cup. Sessions are 2-Hours and align with the monthly theme. You do enough, it's time to receive!
LIVE Self-Care Sessions
self-care studio
At the beginning of every month there is an opportunity to gather virtually to be guided through breathwork and visualization practices to integrate, set goals and create aligned actions to make your dreams a reality
LIVE Intention-Setting Ceremony (2-Hours)
Functional Lab Testing
Every month you have the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 session with Amanda. This an an opportunity for individual support and can be a coaching or breathwork session etc. An opportunity to be seen/heard, ask questions etc.
1-on-1 Support
(60-Minutes)
The purpose of these monthly circles is to gather & focus on integrating your own inner work. There will be time for journaling, speaking (optional) & listening to others. You have the opportunity to share experiences as well as listen to others
LIVE Integration Circles
(2-Hours)
Bonuses
Every Sunday you will receive (pun intended!) an accountability prompt which is an opportunity to try, explore, practice and/or integrate lifestyle prompts to build your sustainable self-care and boundaries practice
Holistic Lifestyle
Support
Half way through the program there will be an opportunity to RSVP to a RECEIVE retreat located in-person at a cottage in Ontario, Canada. This is not a mandatory part of the program and rather an opportunity to connect in person and getaway for the weekend
RECEIVE Retreat
daily
monthly
monthly
htma, interpretation, custom protocol
Monthly
accountabiility support
June 2024
just for you
Participants in the RECIEVE Foundational Program will get access to discount links for products and services, a monthly community order (cacao, LMNT etc.) so you can pick up at your RECEIVE sessions and other bonuses!
our schedule
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INSERT MINDBODY CALENDAR
This STUDIO is for you if:
→ You are done with the cliche burnout prevention narrative of "take your breaks, vacation, use your benefits and EAP" that you keep finding yourself stuck in (and even if you use them, you're still burnt out)
→ You're ready to take radical self-responsibility over your mental health & wellbeing while understanding that no one else can do this for you! Aka you are going to mark your calendar, and show up!
→ You are currently putting your needs last and ready to raise your self-worth and renew your energy
→ You are want to create a sustainable self-care & boundaries practice which means knowing what you need, when & how
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This STUDIO is NOT for you if:
→ You are not willing and ready to take accountability for your own mental health and wellbeing (we can provide the support, and you have to actually be committed to the process)
→ You are experiencing a closed-mindset and not interested in new perspectives or challenging your existing beliefs and patterns
→ You are looking to heal in isolation and not with the support of a collaborative community
→ You are not ready to prioritize your needs, self-care, establish healthy boundaries and make lifestyle changes to support your well-being
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Location
Previously we have run RECEIVE with multiple groups to choose different days, times and locations (Hamilton, Brantford, Virtual etc.) For 2024 the program will be run completely virtual with the exception of the Retreats
Our RECEIVE Program only runs once a year, next intake:
April 7, 2025
6-Months Together to renew your energy, raise your self-worth & find your peace
7pm (2-Hours) - virtual via zoom
Wednesdays at 7pm
LIVE Intention-Setting Ceremony (2-Hours)
Dates: April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4th
LIVE RECEIVE Sessions (2-Hours)
Dates: April 10th, May 8th, June 12, July 10, August 14th, September 11th
LIVE Integration Circle (2-Hours)
Dates: April 17th, May 15, June 19, July 17th, August 21st, September 18
1-on-1 Office Hours (60-Minutes)
Dates: April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28th, September 25th
Land Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that RECEIVE and its locations are on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Haudenosaunee, Mississauga, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
We honour & respect these nations as the traditional stewards of the land and water where RECEIVE is now present.
The mere acknowledgement of land rights is not enough. We will continue to raise awareness and share privilege with Indigenous communities.
Click here to learn what Native Land you are on.
Click here to donate to the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Save The Evidence Campaign, to raise awareness and support for the restoration of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, ON.
how it works
ready to rECEIVE?
Registration for our April 2024 intake closes on March 15, 2024
(use discount code EARLYBIRDGETSTORECEIVE for $500 off until January 31, 2024!)
1. Choose your Community (only Virtual available for 2024)
2. Choose Your Payment Plan
4. Complete Onboarding Package (Intake Forms, FDNP Package etc.)
5. Mark Your Calendar (LIVE RECEIVE Sessions, Intention-Setting Ceremony, 1-on-1's, Roadtrips etc.)
6. Your journey begins April 2024!
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SolidarIty + Our fee philosophy
Being authentically anti-oppressive also means being anti-capitalist as racism cannot exist without capitalism. Below are the ways we are actively countering racial capitalism through our pricing.
SOLIDARITY DISCOUNTS
Finances will never be a barrier to entry for our program. We offer solidarity discounts for folx made marginalized (particularly Black and Indigenous women and non-binary folx) with genuine barriers to access on an as-needed, honor system basis. No applications necessary.
Use SOLIDARTY50 (50% off), SOLIDARITY75 (75% off) or SOLIDARITY100 (100%) at checkout, as needed.
If you use this discount, you’ll be prompted to enter the reason you’re eligible at checkout - this is to help ensure this honor system is working as it is meant to. If you want to pay a different amount, please reach out to us directly and we can create a custom checkout page for you.
Please be mindful that if you use a solidarity discount when you can truthfully afford to pay in full or a sliding scale rate, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility.
Being honest with yourself & your financial situation when engaging with alternative energy exchange offerings grows strong and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of space holders, facilitators & healers like our team who have families to support and rent to pay. Additionally, when we are paid fairly, we are able to invest more time & resources to free and lower-cost offerings for the community.
(Language adapted from Bear Hebert and Toi Marie and Rachel Ricketts)
FOUNDATIONAL +
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Foundational Program
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meet our team
The core of the program, join Amanda and Crystal (and occasional guests) every month for a LIVE Session together. Different days/times available based on the Community you choose. Sessions are 120-Minutes and aligned with the monthly theme.
Amanda Welton
kelsey Buckley
program manager
fdnp program
If you are looking for additional support, you can add-on the Holistic Lifestyle Support Guidebook which is based on the 7 pillars of the program, and in addition, receive Weekly Accountability Prompts related to themes.
receive facilitators
The core of the program, join Amanda and Crystal (and occasional guests) every month for a LIVE Session together. Different days/times available based on the Community you choose. Sessions are 120-Minutes and aligned with the monthly theme.
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If you are looking for additional support, you can add-on the Holistic Lifestyle Support Guidebook which is based on the 7 pillars of the program, and in addition, receive Weekly Accountability Prompts related to themes.
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Womb healing practitioner
Somatic Movement facilitator
meditation + energy practitioner
If you are looking for additional support, you can add-on the Holistic Lifestyle Support Guidebook which is based on the 7 pillars of the program, and in addition, receive Weekly Accountability Prompts related to themes.
The core of the program, join Amanda and Crystal (and occasional guests) every month for a LIVE Session together. Different days/times available based on the Community you choose. Sessions are 120-Minutes and aligned with the monthly theme.
TBD
Expressive arts
Experiencing this program over the last 6 months has been such a wonderful time. I was excited for going in having experienced before and some things I got to try for the first time and it was wonderful being able to work with so many beautiful souls. If you are looking for a welcoming community to connect & grow with or a way to come back to yourself and really spend time on your own growth, health or spiritual practice Receive is the place to be."
What people are experiencing from this program
"I have expanded my spiritual practices and found deeper understanding of myself through the different modalities we moved through together.
I took part in RECEIVE, a program designed to support and nurture healers through various modalities. This program offers a range of beneficial techniques and insights that allows individuals to prioritize self-care, enhance well-being, personal growth and rejuvenation."
What people are experiencing from this program
"I appreciate the program's focus on holistic healing, making it a valuable resource for healers seeking self-care and support.
When I signed up for "RECEIVE" I was in a place where I was having to force myself to rest and heal but still wanting to do my job of giving and leading. I was feeling completely exhausted and like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Having this program and the community to look forward to allowed me to feel fully held and supported. I would totally recommend this program to all those people who are so good at giving and nurturing of others and may need to have that the time scheduled in to allow themselves to practice the nurturing and care for themselves."
What people are experiencing from this program
"I am very thankful to Amanda and Crystal for creating such a safe place and offering such an important space of support and healing.
It was very helpful to have a community to go to when I needed support. It kept me motivated and on track with my personal life, but also allowed for me to have an outlet to be present with my emotions. Thank you ladies so much for this beautiful offer."
What people are experiencing from this program
"I am so grateful for the program, Receive, from Amanda and Crystal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under construction (being udpated for 2024!
The first 30-Minutes are an opportunity for a social circle to catch up and share with your community in an organic way while getting grounded into space. We then shift into that month’s modality for about 45-Minutes and then end with the opportunity to integrate and ask questions.
When you register for a Community, you are registering for only their dates and times. This was a decision that was spoken about extensively in the Pilot Program and between the creators. The decision was made on the idea of building trust and safety within the people that are in your Community. When registering, please verify that you can attend all (or most of) the dates listed for that cohort.
No, however it’s recommended! The foundation of this program is based on the LIVE Group Sessions and this is where the bulk of education and support will be provided. We understand life is happening and there are a spectrum of reasons why someone may not make every session. Please be aware there are no make-up sessions and the virtual sessions are not recorded.
Our philosophy is take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. If you are someone who appreciates reminders and additional support to integrate into your journey, the weekly accountability prompts are an opportunity to do just that. They are structured to be an opportunity to try a holistic lifestyle change each week and build upon it. Once again, continuing the ones that resonate, and leaving the ones that don’t.
For in person groups there are 5-7 people in each Community. Virtual groups there are 10-15 people in each Community.
Of course! Many people attending the program experience anxiety and Amanda and Crystal are passionate about being trauma-informed and creating safe spaces where people feel comfortable to show up authentically. If you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Currently 1-on-1 sessions are only available as part of Tier Three which allows you to book a monthly 30-Minute 1-on-1 every month for the whole 6 months of the program. That being said, both Amanda and Crystal offer services outside of the program.
Absolutely! We purposely created this program with the intention that if someone is seeking year-round support, they can access it through this program. The program currently has 2 intakes per year running April-September and October-March.
When enrollment opens, you have the option to pay the deposit ($150) or pay in full (amount varies depending on tiered pricing). If you are paying the deposit, the monthly amount will come out of your account on the 1st of each month (unless otherwise impacted by holidays/weekends etc.).
Our goal when creating this program was to find a balance between providing a program of value and keeping it accessible/affordable. Currently we feel that our tiered pricing allows this balance to be true. That being said, we are always open to a conversation!
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If you have questions about RECEIVE or are curious about a Private RECEIVE Community for your team, fill out the form below.
Learn more about Lavender Tusk (Amanda Welton) and Finding Feathers (Crystal Dunbar) on our websites.
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