THE BIRCH MOON MANIFESTO
Assess where you are. Figure out a goal. Make a plan.
Take action.
Our Story
To the ancient Celts, the Birch Moon was the first full moon after winter solstice. Revered as a time of deep introspection and healing, the year begins turning back toward longer days full of new growth and abundance. This symbolism captures the essence of the space I aim to hold with you.
The Vision
The human body is antifragile and awesome, but sometimes needs some extra support. Pain science is complex, and I’m a big fan of the biopsychosocial models of addressing it; this often starts with identifying needs and goals. I’m not a mental health provider and can’t give medical advice, but I encourage you to question your habits and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to pain patterns. I network with other practitioners who address areas out of my scope of practice.
I will do my best to meet you where you are when you visit; whether you’ve had an injury, prolonged wonky posture, are having a child, want to optimize your excellence, or just had a supremely crummy week. Change is constant. Let’s roll with it.
VALUES
People Care
Confidentiality is huge with me, so it’s always safe to be yourself. Please let me know if you need special accommodations with disability or trauma. I’m also very sensitive to experiences of medical bias with racial, sexual, and gender identity.
Earth Care
Our environment indisputably affects us, so let’s care for it.
Fair Share
I want my work to be accessible. If you have an idea for a trade, let me know!
Meet the Woman with the Magic Hands
Hey, I’m Hilary and I’m your biggest cheerleader.
I get deeply and genuinely excited about a lot of things. Biology/Ecology/Botany/Psychology are the Big Big loves. Permaculture, food, languages, movement/dancing, and fun outfits are some of the others. I’m a lifelong learner and lateral thinker. “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” - Leonard Cohen
Education
2004 Horticulture Certification in KY
2008 BS Ecology/Evolutionary Biology, University of North Carolina at Asheville
2010 Permaculture Design, Permaculture College Australia
2011 Small Business Management, Australia
2015 Massage Therapy, Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, CA
2023 Back to School for Psychology…Journey On!