Organic Intelligence® Coaching
Grow your bandwidth, enjoy life more
For nearly 20 years I've helped people release chronic pain, stress and old patterns of holding through Rolfing. Over and over I've seen that the body already knows how to heal when it's given the right conditions. Organic Intelligence (OI) coaching works with that same natural intelligence, through conversation instead of touch.
What is bandwidth?
Bandwidth is your nervous system's capacity to take in life, both the stressful parts and the good parts, without getting overwhelmed. When bandwidth is low, small things can feel like too much, and we get stuck in anxiety, tension, exhaustion or shutting down. As bandwidth grows, the same challenges feel more manageable. You bounce back faster, feel more present in your body and have more room for connection, pleasure and joy.
Your body reacts first
Think of the tight chest that shows up in a meeting, or the pit in your stomach when the phone rings, before you even know why. Your nervous system always scans for safety and danger, and it reacts in a split second, long before your thinking mind catches up. Only then do the thoughts and feelings arrive to explain it. When bandwidth is low, these reactions fire more often and stay on longer, and understanding them alone often isn't enough to change them.
What is Organic Intelligence?
Organic Intelligence is an approach to relieving stress, anxiety and trauma developed by Steve Hoskinson. It starts from the view that you are alway whole, even when life is hard or overwhelming. Instead of digging through painful memories, OI helps your nervous system notice and build on what is already working, so your bandwidth can grow naturally.
The way in: an open conversation
In an OI session we simply talk, following whatever comes up. There’s no agenda; the conversation can go wherever your system wants. As we talk, signs of your wholeness can show up in many ways: a breath that deepens, a moment of warmth, an image or memory that feels good, a flash of humor or curiosity, a gesture or movement, a sense of connection. This isn’t superficial positive thinking. I’m here to reflect back your innate, organic wholeness without papering over or avoiding your challenges. As you move through different states, these reflections help your nervous system expand its capacity in the way it already wants to. Sometimes we might add a simple perception exercise or a small movement to gently explore your edges.
Riding the waves
Life always brings waves of intensity. The goal isn't to make them stop, or even to lessen them. It's to support your biology so it can rise and settle without resistance, the way it was designed to. With more bandwidth you can ride those waves without getting swept under, stay present when things get hard, and make better choices in the moment.
Who it's for
OI coaching can help if you:
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Feel anxious, wired or on edge much of the time
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Get caught in negative thought loops
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Are burned out, exhausted or running on empty
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Carry the effects of past trauma, accidents or difficult experiences
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Want to feel more present, resilient and at home in your life
Why I offer OI
In 2018 I began receiving Organic Intelligence sessions myself, and the changes were profound. For the first time my mind, body and spirit felt fully integrated, and I found a new ease in daily life, especially in my relationships. Experiencing that firsthand is what led me to begin training as an OI Coach in 2025, so I can share it with my clients.
Sessions
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60 minutes, in my Portland office or on Zoom
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I recommend starting with three sessions to get familiar with the process
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Not sure if OI is right for you? Book a free consult and we'll talk about your goals
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Current rates are on my booking page
Organic Intelligence® is a registered trademark of Organic Intelligence. OI coaching is not psychotherapy or medical treatment and is not a substitute for care from a licensed medical provider.