Both/And
Welcome to Both/And Healing -Â a space for therapists who refuse to choose between science and soul.
Here, Dr. Shanti Pepper invites you to explore the powerful intersection of evidence-based practice and holistic wisdom. This isn’t about following rigid protocols- or floating off into the woo-woo ether. It’s about standing confidently in the both/and - where clinical skill meets intuitive care, and where you honor your clients’ nervous systems and their deeper healing journey.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, or the beautiful messiness of being human, you'll find grounded insights, practical tools, and a reminder that true therapeutic impact comes from embracing all of what you bring to the room - your knowledge, your presence, and your deep, empathic knowing.
Let’s redefine what it means to heal - together.
My Foundation: Sugar, Soda, and Survival
I need to start at the beginning, because The Whole Therapist wasn't born from some grand vision. It emerged from a sequence of events in my own life that led...
Because "just breathe" isn't exactly trauma-informed care
We know holistic interventions work. The research backs it up. Your nervous system understands it. But every time you consider suggesting bre...
A gentle call-in for burnout and self-inquiry
Recently, I caught myself mid-session doing something that made me pause and laugh at the beautiful irony of our work as trauma therapists. There I was, ...
Let's set the scene: You're in session. Things are going well. Your client is regulated-ish. You gently invite your client to place their hands on their belly and chest, take in a breath and exhale ou...
Because Healing is Both Science &Â Soul
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