About Me
I was born Jacob Cole Albritton in Tyler, Texas into a family of 4. We moved to Oklahoma when I was five years old, and I grew up there until age 21. I left my home state to explore the west shortly after my mother's unexpected exit from her body. Her life greatly influenced my calling to help others heal.
Her death catalyzed a profound turning inward and began my intentional healing journey at age 20. A few years before that, I had begun exploring contemplative traditions and practices, finding interest in Buddhism, Taoism, and Mysticism. I started practicing and studying meditation, yoga, breathwork, and various eastern systems. Shortly after my mom's passing, I dove deeper internally and practiced more intensely, and, despite there being more questions and less answers, things started to finally make sense.
I find what resonates from endless sources, extract what works for me, then integrate it into my unique approach to Being in the world. I am very open to trying new things and being flexible, creative, and playful. I have tried a lot of different modalities, and through that I have discovered some of the deepest, most practical and transformational tools that I know of.
Healing, growing, and deepening doesn't have to be fanciful and complex. What I offer and preach are practices I either do/use very often or daily because of its simplicity. I have found these practices to be the most sustainable and conducive to integrating long-lasting change.
Up-to-date personal practices:
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body awareness meditation, breathwork, full-body calisthenics, dynamic stretching, qi gong, reiki, crystal healing, dancing, poetry, drawing, and writing.
Ways I am resourced:
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various men's groups, my mentors Luke Adler and Jason Lange, my teacher David Elliott, a process work therapist and teacher, life coach, the conscious community in Eugene, a deeply intimate partnership with My Love, Cylver, deep friendships, rich and insightful books, and the Trust I have in the unfolding of the Universe.
Training and certifications:
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Breathwork Facilitator and Healer, Reiki Level 2, Buddhist Psychology, Group Facilitator, Shadow Work Facilitator, Process Work Facilitator, and Deep Space Holder
I have used all of this to dive deep into who I am, what I am at my core, and what I am meant to be doing here on this planet.
Let's talk and discover if I'd be a good fit to add to your support system.
The Work
The pyramid of holistic health is simple but can be complex; physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. The work I offer helps people find balance within by using tools that nourish each level, integrating the whole.
I believe people know what they want and need. When working with me, I will skillfully support you in finding your own answers, and you will leave the session feeling empowered and ready to act.
Real change becomes possible when we first externalize the internal and sense it is understood and supported by a Loving presence. The support and guidance methods that I have trained in and studied engenders growth by using an intuitive process that is person-centered and integrative moving at the pace the client is ready for.
No matter the method used, the intention is for the client to get intimate with all parts of themselves by going towards their feelings, moving energy so that balance is restored within the body. By undergoing a process of feeling, expressing, expanding, and co-regulating, people feel capable of facing what life is throwing their way. The integration happens relationally, and that is why this process in 1 on 1 or group context is effective and sets people up to succeed outside of the session.
The breathwork was taught to me, originally, by Luke Adler, and then I got formally trained by my breath work and healer teacher, David Elliott. It is a powerful Pranayama breathing technique that is a two-part inhale and a one-part exhale. It is a tool that opens the body's energy centers and releases what no longer serves. It can lead to emotional release, altered states of consciousness, and a deep parasympathetic state. It is also a vehicle that leads to crystal clarity, an open heart, spiritual connection, and your body's deep innate wisdom. It is the most powerful and reliable tool that I am aware of.
You already contain the power to heal, grow, move, Love, expand, and manifest your dreams. I am here to help, support, and remind you of the Hero that you are.