About

Hi! I'm Laura Goff, and I live in northern Minnesota with my family and best pal, Brutus. Brutus is a social butterfly who brings joy to everyone he meets. He's happiest when outdoors; he loves hiking & canoe rides.

I love spending time with my family and enjoying nature. Being outdoors is where I feel at home, whether it's a hike, bike, or paddle. I also enjoy audiobooks and podcasts, particularly those centered around holistic health, communication/relationships, spirituality, psychology, biking, and fieldcraft survival. Exchanging knowledge and experiences with others brings me joy.

My wellness journey started in the fitness industry. I exercised so I was able to do the things I love, but I grew bored working out alone. I started taking group exercise classes. I enjoyed being part of a community. I loved it so much that I became an instructor and taught a variety of classes including yoga, HIIT, water aerobics, and barbell strength, and provided personal training.

I've always been fascinated by the workings of the human body and the connection between nutrition and performance. I often tested this by observing how different foods affected my energy levels and overall well-being. I wanted to learn more! I decided to become a Health Coach. I received my certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and completed Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 1 through the Chek Institute. 

I gained a whole new perspective on health and wellness. Wellness is all-encompassing—it's not only about physical health, but also about mental, emotional, and social well-being. I realized by gaining awareness, I was capable of making positive changes in my life. This ignited the beginning of my transformative healing journey.

I immersed myself in spirituality, self-care, and self-compassion. It was eye-opening. I realized I was way too hard on myself, using internal dialogue that I would never use with others. I used to think that being a good person meant always prioritizing others and suppressing my truth. I was so afraid of being vulnerable and openly communicating. I was in survival mode. I stopped listening to my intuition and relied on external advice on how I should live and feel. This only caused me suffering. I am thankful for my curiosity for knowledge & truth and my love of the outdoors because they led me to a better life.

 I've been able to shift into a new, positive outlook on life. I was able to let go of the things keeping me feeling small and regain the confidence to be me. I started trusting my intuition again!

I was inspired to explore new practices such as breathwork, sound baths, and reiki. These experiences have enabled me to release emotions that were holding me back. Letting go of guilt, shame, anger, and fear has created space for a deeper understanding of life, love, and spirituality. I have a strong desire to learn and pass the knowledge on to others, which was why I decided to enroll in reiki classes. I have completed Reiki I/II Holy Fire® III, Reiki Master Holy Fire® III & Karuna Master Holy Fire® III at the MN Reiki Center. I'm excited about the opportunity to share reiki with others! 

Through my journey, I've learned how to be more compassionate and patient with myself and others. I understand life isn't just happening to me and that I'm able to shift my mindset and make choices that cause me less suffering. I'm more capable of watching my inner experience without becoming emotionally activated. When I'm not emotionally charged, I can communicate more effectively and speak my truth. This has helped strengthen and deepen my relationships. 

I fall back into old habits from time to time, but it's becoming easier to recognize and regroup. I'm okay with being vulnerable and admitting when I'm wrong. This has helped those around me feel safe enough to open up and become even more vulnerable with me. I will continue to explore and learn, and I can't wait to share it with you. I offer you compassion and support so you can learn how to start thriving. I want you to experience letting go of what no longer serves you and feel the space it opens up for you to create the life you want.