Leslie Brown
Born and raised in a small town just south of Ottawa, ON, I grew up happiest when surrounded by nature—whether it was the woods or the lake. After a brief time on the East Coast, I found my home on Vancouver Island in 2007, where I now live with my wonderful partner and two beautiful girls, continuing my love of the outdoors with the ocean and forest as my backdrop.
As a teenager navigating the complexities of high school, I became deeply fascinated by human behaviour, dreaming of becoming a criminal profiler. But, as life often does, my path took an unexpected turn, and I found myself studying massage therapy instead.
During my time as a Massage Therapist, my focus was always on helping my clients connect more deeply with their bodies. Together, we worked to uncover the roots of their physical discomfort, which often led us to emotional and mental patterns causing stress and pain. The more I worked with people, the clearer it became—our bodies are intricately connected to our emotional experiences.
In 2017, my life was completely upended. My brother passed away from an aggressive cancer, only nine months after his diagnosis, and just three months later, my husband left me. It was the most painful chapter of my life, but also the most transformative. Through the heartache, I found a deeper part of myself—a strength and clarity I hadn’t known existed.
We all experience a “rude awakening” at some point in life—when our patterns, wounds, and limiting beliefs rise to the surface, demanding we make a choice: walk through the fire to burn away the masks and mindsets that no longer serve us, or retreat into escape, numbing, and victimhood. I chose the fire. And though the journey was grueling, I’m endlessly grateful for the resilience I discovered and the support system I built around me. These are the pillars that made my healing possible.
Living in alignment with your true, authentic self brings a sense of freedom, balance, and the ability to create deep, fulfilling connections. My own journey has been about constantly peeling back the layers to reveal my truest self, and I’ve dedicated my life to supporting others as they walk their own path of personal evolution. Together, we can embrace the wonderfully messy, imperfectly perfect experience of being human.
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My Approach: Empowering You to Live Authentically
I believe that the most profound transformation comes when we connect with our true, authentic selves—the core essence that often gets buried under layers of societal expectations, childhood conditioning, and life’s curveballs. My approach is about guiding you through the process of shedding those layers so you can step into the world as the fullest expression of who you truly are.
Working with me isn’t about a quick fix or surface-level change. It’s about deep, lasting transformation. Together, we’ll dig into the underlying patterns that keep you stuck, not just in your mind but also in your body. As a coach with a rich background in somatic work, trauma healing, and holistic practices, I know that true healing happens when we
integrate the mind, body, and spirit.
You may be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by self-doubt, or struggling to feel worthy of the life you desire. You might find yourself questioning the path you’ve been on and sensing that something deeper is calling you forward. My role is to help you answer that call.
Through our work, you’ll learn to:
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Reconnect with Your Inner Wisdom: You already have the answers inside you. I’ll help you tune into the messages from your body and intuition, so you can trust yourself again.
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Build Resilience and Self-Worth: It’s time to stop hustling for your worth and start feeling at peace with who you are. Together, we’ll build the inner stability you need to move through life with confidence.
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Heal Past Wounds and Break Cycles: Whether it’s trauma, limiting beliefs, or old patterns, we’ll dive deep into the areas of your life that are holding you back and start creating new ways of being.
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Create Authentic, Fulfilling Relationships: Whether it’s with your partner, family, or friends, you’ll learn how to show up as your true self in every relationship.
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Relationships—without fear, without masks. I know firsthand what it’s like to face life’s most painful moments and feel like the ground has been ripped out from under you. I’ve walked through grief, divorce, and self- discovery, and I’m here to walk beside you as you take your own journey.
The work we’ll do together is about more than just “feeling better”—it’s about reclaiming your power, breaking the cycles that no longer serve you, and creating a life that feels aligned with your heart and soul.
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Training
2023 Expanding You: Prime Potential Facilitator Training, Vancouver, BC
2021 Gabor Maté: Compassionate Inquiry Professional Program
2020 Arizona Trauma Institute: Clinical Trauma Specialist Program
2018 Rhodes Wellness College: Life Coaching Certificate Program
2009 Pacific Rim College: Acupuncture and TCM, Victoria, BC
2005 Kine-Concept Institute: Massage Therapy Program, Ottawa, ON
2003 St. Mary’s University: Bachelor of Arts Program, Halifax, NS
Clarity doesn’t come from knowing what the future holds.
It comes from knowing who we are in the midst of at all.
-Leslie Brown