Hi, I’m Alainnah!

I’m so glad you’re here.

My Own lil Journey

Not every journey is perfect. Sometimes, the most important part of the journey is the humility to explore, dilly-dally, and learn from the places you've been—especially the ones you no longer wish to be. And that’s a lot of my story.

I grew up in Washington State, where my parents chose to homeschool my siblings and me. This unique upbringing allowed us to spend a lot of weekends camping, fishing, snowmobiling, or cross-country skiing in the mountains. We were lucky to have a few acres of land, which meant cats, dogs, alpacas, and horses—though I can’t take credit for the horses, that was all my sister.

When I was in seventh grade, life took a major turn. My family moved to a small mountain town to run a restaurant, bar, and motel. It was a huge shift, and my parents thought it would be a good idea to enroll me in public school. Imagine going from being homeschooled to a school with just 32 students in the grade—needless to say, it was a culture shock. I still remember someone asking if I thought the lockers were mini refrigerators…?

With the chaos of this transition, and my parents’ time spent managing the business, I found myself on a path of confusion. I was trying to figure it all out on my own. I became lost, and my relationship with my body and mind grew unhealthy. The weight of it all grew heavier, and by 14, I had no choice but to begin seeing a therapist. A year later, a yoga studio opened in the next town over, and I started taking classes. I wasn’t sure what it was, but I knew I wanted to continue feeling this way. This was the beginning of realizing that healing wasn’t just about the body—it was about connecting the mind, body, and spirit.

My curiosity grew. I’ve always been someone who loves to ask questions (it’s one of my favorite things). But my high school didn’t offer many opportunities for deep inquiry outside of core subjects. So, at 16, I begged my parents to let me dual-enroll at the local community college, which led to me earning my associate degree by the time I graduated high school. Through my own struggles and the lessons I’d learned, I realized I wanted to become a therapist.

I packed up and moved to Boise, ID, where I attended Boise State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Since I already had my AA, it only took two more years to finish my degree. I made the most of that time, learning more about myself than I ever expected. After graduation, I took a year off to work as a Behavioral Interventionist for children, which solidified my desire to help others. But I wanted to go beyond just offering solutions—I wanted to help people reconnect with their bodies and their inner wisdom.

So, I applied to graduate school, and three years later—after navigating a pandemic, a new puppy, and a heck of a lot of personal growth—I graduated with my Master’s degree in Counseling. But the journey didn’t stop there.

I knew I wasn’t meant to stay in Idaho, but I wasn’t sure where to go next. So, I packed my car with everything I could fit (including my 65lb dog), sold the rest, and took a few months to travel and slow down. I ended up in Colorado—a place I had never been, where I knew just one friend. But I trusted myself to figure it out, and I did. I moved to Denver and quickly immersed myself in the mental health community. It was there that I was offered the opportunity to pursue my Ps*chedelic Somatic Integrative Practitioner certification, where I could ask even more questions and learn (my favorite part!).

After a year in Denver, I realized I needed to be closer to the mountains and in a smaller city, so I moved to Fort Collins. During this time, a calling to become a yoga teacher grew stronger. I stumbled upon Om Ananda and knew exactly where I was meant to be. I graduated from Om Ananda as a yoga teacher, adding another layer to my work of integrating mind, body, and spirit.

A journey is never truly over. You just keep learning, evolving, and discovering more along the way.

Today, my journey continues to be one of healing, connection, and transformation—both for myself and for the people I work with. As a somatic therapist and yoga teacher, my intention is to guide others in reconnecting with their bodies, minds, and spirits. I believe that true healing comes from embracing the wisdom within and learning how to listen to the subtle signals our bodies send us. It’s about exploring, being curious, and trusting the process—no matter how winding the path may seem.