Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions:

Q: What should I wear for a session?
A: Wear something comfortable and non-restrictive that allows you to sit, lie down, move, and adjust layers as needed. There’s no need to dress up—come as you are.

Q: Are sessions in person or virtual?
A: Both! I offer in-person and virtual sessions, depending on the service and what works best for you. Some people appreciate the ease and comfort of working from home, while others prefer the environment of an in-person session. If you're unsure which is the better fit, we can talk about it during your free consultation.

Q: I’m not sure what therapeutic option would be the best for me.
A: You don't have to know before you reach out. That's part of what the free 15-minute consultation is for. I'll listen to what's bringing you here, what you're hoping to change, and what you're experiencing, then help you think through which approach—or combination of approaches—might be the best fit. Your work with me may center on one modality, or we may draw from several tools in my toolbox. You don't need to choose the “right” service before we begin.

Q: What happens if I need to cancel my appointment?
A: I understand that life happens. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours' notice whenever possible. Cancellations or missed appointments with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to the full session fee. If you're experiencing an unexpected illness or emergency, please reach out—we'll use common sense and compassion. Because your appointment time is reserved specifically for you, the cancellation policy helps me protect that time while keeping my practice sustainable.

Q: Can I combine modalities?
A: Absolutely. These approaches can complement one another beautifully. Depending on your goals, we may use QEC alongside Yoga Therapy, TRE®, Ayurveda, FLAG Coaching, or other tools from my toolbox.

Questions about Yoga Therapy:

Q: How is Yoga Therapy different from a regular yoga class?
A: Yoga Therapy is personalized. While a regular class offers general movement and breath for the group, yoga therapy meets you where you are—physically, emotionally, and energetically. It supports healing, nervous system balance, and long-term function, often blending posture, breath, meditation, and lifestyle support in a deeply tailored way.

Q: Do I need to be flexible or experienced to benefit?
A: Not at all. Yoga Therapy is for every body, regardless of experience or mobility. In fact, it's often most powerful for people dealing with injury, chronic pain, fatigue, or emotional stress.

Q: What kinds of issues does Yoga Therapy support?
A: Yoga Therapy can support many different goals, including improving mobility and strength, navigating persistent pain or tension, developing nervous-system regulation skills, supporting sleep and stress management, adapting movement during illness or life transitions, and building a more trusting relationship with your body.

Your goals—not a diagnosis or checklist—help determine what we work on together.

Questions about Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching:

Q: What is Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching?

A: Ayurveda is a traditional system of health and wellbeing that takes an individualized approach to how we live, eat, move, rest, and care for ourselves. Rather than assuming the same routine works for everyone, Ayurveda considers your individual constitution, current patterns, environment, and stage of life.

In coaching, we'll use that framework to explore practical lifestyle choices that support your overall wellbeing.

Q: What might we work on?
A: We might explore nourishment and digestion, sleep, daily routines, movement, stress, energy, seasonal changes, or other lifestyle patterns. Rather than giving you a rigid meal plan or list of rules, we'll focus on understanding your individual patterns and making practical changes that fit your body and your life.

Q: Do I need to know my dosha?
A: Not at all. You don't need to know anything about Ayurveda before we begin. I'll introduce the concepts that are relevant to your work together, and we'll keep the focus on understanding your own patterns rather than memorizing Ayurvedic terminology.

Q: Is Ayurvedic coaching a substitute for medical care?

A: No. Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching is focused on education, self-awareness, and lifestyle practices that support wellbeing. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions, and it isn't a replacement for care from your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals. When appropriate, I'll encourage you to work collaboratively with your healthcare team.

Questions about FLAG Coaching:

Q: What is FLAG Coaching?

A: FLAG Coaching (Fast Like A Girl) is a coaching framework developed by Dr. Mindy Pelz that focuses on fasting, nourishment, metabolic health, and the changing needs of the female body. Our work combines education, self-observation, and individualized coaching to help you make informed choices about fasting and nourishment in the context of your life and goals.

Q: What does a FLAG Coaching session look like?

A: We'll start with what's happening in your life right now and what you're hoping to understand or change. From there, we'll explore relevant FLAG principles around fasting, nourishment, movement, sleep, stress, and metabolic health. You'll leave with practical ideas to experiment with between sessions, and we'll use our next conversation to look at what's working, what you're noticing, and what might need adjusting.

Q: Do I have to fast?

A: No. Fasting isn't required to work with me. FLAG Coaching is about understanding the principles behind fasting, nourishment, and metabolic health and determining what—if anything—makes sense for you. We'll consider your individual circumstances, goals, experience, and readiness rather than following a rigid schedule.

Q: Is FLAG Coaching a weight-loss program?

A: Weight loss isn't the focus of FLAG Coaching. The emphasis is on education, nourishment, metabolic health, and learning to respond to your body's changing needs. Your goals may include body composition, energy, strength, blood-sugar awareness, or simply developing a better understanding of how your eating patterns affect how you feel.

Q: How is FLAG different from Ayurvedic coaching?

A: Both approaches are individualized, but they use different lenses. Ayurveda looks broadly at your constitution, daily rhythms, nourishment, digestion, sleep, stress, environment, and overall balance. FLAG Coaching is more specifically focused on fasting, nourishment, metabolic health, and the changing physiology of the female body.

If you're not sure which is right for you, we can talk about that together. And when appropriate, elements of both approaches can complement one another.

Questions about TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises):

Q: What exactly is TRE?
A: TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a series of physical exercises designed to invite the body's natural tremoring response. The practice can be used to explore patterns of physical tension and stress while developing greater awareness of your body's responses. During individual sessions, I guide you through the practice and help you learn how to work with it at a pace that feels appropriate for your body and nervous system.

Q: Is it therapy? Will I have to talk about trauma?
A: No. TRE® is not psychotherapy or a substitute for mental-health treatment. You don't have to talk about your history for us to practice TRE®. The work is primarily experiential and body-based, and you remain in control of the process throughout the session.

Q: What does a session look like?
A: We begin with grounding and safety, then guide you through a series of gentle exercises that help activate the tremor reflex. You’ll then lie down and allow your body to release. We close with deep rest and integration.

Q: Is it safe for everyone?
A: TRE is generally safe, but there are some contraindications (e.g., recent surgeries, pregnancy, unmanaged psychiatric conditions). I’ll guide you through a screening and modify as needed.

Q: What will I feel afterward?
A: People experience TRE® differently. Some feel relaxed or grounded; others notice changes in muscle tension, energy, emotions, or simply greater awareness of their bodies. There's no particular response you're supposed to have. We'll pay attention to what you notice and give your body time to integrate the experience.

Questions about QEC (Quantum Energy Coaching):

Q: What is QEC?
A: QEC (Quantum Energy Coaching) is a coaching approach that explores the subconscious beliefs and patterns that can influence how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and our lives. Through guided relaxation, focused attention, and conversation, we explore beliefs that may no longer be serving you and create space to consider new possibilities.

Q: What kinds of issues can we explore?
A: QEC can be useful when you understand something intellectually but still find yourself repeating the same patterns. We might explore self-worth, fear, confidence, body image, relationships, stress, limiting beliefs, or other areas where you feel stuck.

You don't need to arrive with a particular problem or belief identified. Curiosity is enough to begin.

Q: Will I be hypnotized or lose control?
A: Not at all. You’re conscious, relaxed, and fully in charge the entire time. It’s a co-created process, grounded in consent and connection.

Q: How many sessions do I need?
A: There's no set number of sessions. Some people come for a specific issue and feel complete after a few sessions, while others prefer ongoing support as they explore different patterns or goals. We'll talk about what makes sense for you rather than starting with a predetermined number.