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A nervous-system–informed breathwork and embodiment certification for women ready to trust their voice, take up space, and confidently facilitate transformative experiences — in groups, 1:1, and within their existing work.
Become a certified breathwork facilitator and heart-led coach — prepared to lead 1:1 sessions, group journeys, and wellness events with grounded confidence.
This isn’t about becoming louder.
It’s about feeling safe enough to be seen.
The Heart Coach Method Certification is for women who feel the pull to lead —
but want to do it grounded, embodied, and in integrity.
Women who know they have something to offer, but are done forcing confidence, over-preparing, or shrinking themselves to stay safe.
This training helps you:
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trust your voice
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stand in your bigness
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and feel ready to guide others — not someday, but now.
This certification is for you if…
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You feel called to facilitate breathwork, coaching, or wellness experiences
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You want confidence that lives in your body, not just your mindset
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You’ve noticed yourself holding back, over-explaining, or second-guessing
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You want to lead groups, events, or 1:1 sessions with grounded presence
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You care deeply about nervous system safety and ethical facilitation
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You want your work to be felt, not just impressive
This certification fits naturally into spaces like wellness studios, movement classes, salons, coaching containers, retreats, and community gatherings.
And just as importantly — it’s designed to support you first.
Breathwork is a powerful tool for regulating the nervous system, moving through anxiety, processing emotion, and creating real, embodied transformation.
Before you guide others, you’ll learn how to use these practices to support your own regulation, capacity, and resilience — so you’re not just teaching from theory, but from lived experience.
Why confidence alone isn’t enough
Many facilitator trainings teach techniques without teaching capacity.
So women leave knowing what to do —but not feeling safe enough to actually do it.
The result?
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confidence collapses under pressure
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Freezing when leading
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Over-preparing or self-doubting
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Avoiding visibility or leadership opportunities
The Heart Coach Certification takes a different approach.
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Confidence comes from regulation, not performance
The Heart Coach Method is a bottom-up approach.
Instead of pushing past fear, we expand your nervous system’s capacity to be seen, heard, and trusted.
When your body feels regulated:
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your voice gets clearer
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your presence gets bigger
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you stop second-guessing yourself
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leadership becomes embodied, not forced
We don’t make you louder.
We help you feel anchored enough to take up space.
“I left the container feeling confident and supported to take the next step in my breathwork journey.”
— Michelle Lifavi
The Heart Coach Method
The Heart Coach Method is a nervous system–based breathwork and embodiment training for women who naturally hold space for others and want to lead from the inside out.
Rooted in nervous system education, ethical facilitation, and embodied practice, this training teaches you how to regulate yourself first — and then guide others through breathwork in a way that is grounded, intentional, and responsible.
Breathwork is taught as a vehicle for embodiment, presence, and integration — not performance or intensity — alongside practical tools for holding space, understanding nervous system responses, and facilitating experiences that truly land in the body.
This method is designed for women who feel called to make a meaningful impact — whether through wellness work, leadership, movement, beauty, coaching, or community spaces — and who want their work to be felt, not just understood.
What you’ll be certified to do
This is a professional certification, not just personal development.
Through this training, you’ll be certified to:
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Facilitate nervous-system–informed breathwork sessions
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Lead group journeys and wellness events
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Offer 1:1 breathwork and coaching sessions
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Hold clients through regulation, expansion, and emotional release
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Create experiences that feel safe, grounded, and transformative
You’ll be trained in eight core breathwork techniques — from calming to activating — with a strong emphasis on understanding the why, when, and for whom each approach is appropriate.
You will leave this training not just confident —
but prepared to facilitate in real-world settings.
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What you’ll walk away with
By the end of this certification, you’ll embody:
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Confidence rooted in regulation, not force
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Trust in your voice and intuitive leadership
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The ability to take up space without armoring
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A clear facilitator identity
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Readiness to lead — in your work, your spaces, and your life
What’s included in the certification
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The 12-week live Heart Coach Certification (Founding Cohort)
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Nervous-system–based breathwork & embodiment curriculum
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Training in eight core breathwork techniques, spanning downregulating (calming) to upregulating (activating) practices
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Weekly live Zoom trainings with lifetime access to session recordings
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Live group calls and guided breathwork journeys
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Integration practices plus facilitation guidance, feedback, and real-time support
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Training on sequencing and customizing breathwork experiences — including pacing, transitions, and supportive sound — so sessions are intentional, responsive, and nervous-system–informed
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Certification upon completion
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This training is intentionally designed to feel deep, supportive, and sustainable — not overwhelming.
What past participants are saying
Shelsea’s 3 month breathwork mentorship was the catalyst for EVERYTHING I’m stepping into now - hosting my first virtual breathwork event, guiding women through deep emotional healing, and finally owning the call God placed on my life.
I became a certified Breathwork Facilitator through her program… but more than that, It’s been part of my becoming. Clearer. Braver. More embodied.
It was through her guidance that I found my breath again.
Shelsea’s leadership is powerful, intimate, and deeply activating. She sees you. She calls you forward.
I wouldn’t be walking in my purpose the way I am today without her. I’m so grateful for her leadership, her heart, and the way she teaches from embodiment.
If something in her post pulls on your spirit, listen. It did the same for me, and it changed everything.
- Stephanie Hercules
Certified Heart Coach & Breathwork Facilitator
I completed Shelsea’s 3-month breathwork facilitator training, and it was a truly transformative experience. I left the container feeling confident and supported to take the next step in my breathwork journey.
Shelsea goes deep into the foundations of breathwork, the science behind it, the nervous system, and the body, providing so much tangible insight into the why behind the practice. Through this training, I developed a whole new appreciation for breathwork and a much deeper understanding of how it creates real physiological and emotional change.
She teaches a wide range of techniques and offers a clear, grounded framework for facilitating in an intentional and embodied way. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the emphasis on integration. Shelsea intentionally built in time between sessions so we could fully absorb, practice, and integrate the teachings on our own, which made the learning feel sustainable and deeply embodied.
Throughout the program, Shelsea was incredibly encouraging and supportive, always available for questions, reflections, or curiosities. She truly acted as my biggest cheerleader, consistently inviting me to challenge myself and gently explore any blocks that came up along the way.
Shelsea has a deep knowledge of breathwork and an obvious love for transformation and following the heart. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to learn from her, she is absolutely meant to be doing this work.
- Michelle Lifavi
Certified Heart Coach & Breathwork Facilitator
This training may not be for you if…
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You want hype or shortcuts
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You prefer rigid scripts over embodiment
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You’re not open to nervous system work
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You’re not ready to be seen in your leadership
This is an invitation — not pressure.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I don’t feel confident yet?
You do not need to feel confident to join.
Confidence is something we actively work on throughout this training. Learning to sit with nerves, self-doubt, and vulnerability is part of becoming a grounded facilitator. This program supports you in building confidence through education, embodiment, and practice — not pressure.
What if I’m still healing myself?
This training is actually ideal if you are still in your own healing process.
You will be moving through the same practices you’ll eventually guide others through. Especially in this live founding cohort, we will be practicing breathwork together bi-weekly, integrating the work, and completing personal reflection and embodiment homework. Your lived experience becomes part of your wisdom.
Is this training more spiritual or more science-based?
This training is rooted in science and informed by spirituality.
The Heart Coach Method is grounded in nervous system education, somatic awareness, breath physiology, and trauma-informed principles — while still honoring intuition, presence, and heart-led facilitation. You do not need to subscribe to any belief system to participate.
Will I be required to facilitate in front of the group?
No. You will never be forced to facilitate in front of others.
That said, gentle practice — including moving through nervousness and choosing courage — is encouraged as part of growth. You’ll always have choice, support, and consent around how you participate.
What kind of support will I receive during the program?
You’ll receive support not only from me, but from the group.
This training includes a private group space (such as a group chat) where participants can ask questions, share reflections, and encourage one another. The container is intentionally designed to feel nourishing, safe, and connected.
Can I use this certification alongside my current work?
Yes.
This certification can be integrated into many fields, including therapy, coaching, yoga, Pilates, fitness, corporate wellness, retreats, workshops, and community events. You can also choose to use the tools solely for personal growth and self-regulation.
Can I facilitate group sessions and 1:1 sessions after this training?
Yes.
We have specific weeks dedicated to programming, sequencing, and facilitation skills for both group and one-on-one settings, so you feel confident holding different types of spaces.
Will this training help me host events, retreats, or workshops?
Yes.
You’ll learn how to structure experiences, read the room, pace sessions, and hold space safely — all essential skills for events, retreats, and workshops.
Do I have to become a public facilitator or make this a career?
No.
You are welcome to take this training purely for personal growth. Many participants join to deepen their own embodiment, nervous system regulation, and emotional awareness — without any pressure to teach publicly.
What if I miss a live call?
All live sessions will be recorded, and replays will be available.
While live participation is encouraged for connection and practice, we understand life happens. We recommend not missing more than two live calls to maintain continuity and container integrity.
Is this program suitable if I work full-time or have kids?
Yes.
This training is held in the evening to support participants with daytime responsibilities. As a mother myself, this program was designed with real life in mind. Replays are always available.
Is there a community or group space included?
Yes.
You’ll have access to a private group space for communication, questions, and support throughout the training.
What are contraindications for breathwork?
Contraindications are situations or conditions where certain breathwork practices may need to be modified or avoided.
This includes things like pregnancy, certain cardiovascular conditions, seizure disorders, severe respiratory issues, or unmanaged mental health conditions. In this training, you’ll learn how to screen participants, offer modifications, and prioritize safety and consent.
Will I learn how to work with strong emotional releases?
Yes.
You’ll be taught how to recognize, support, and safely hold space for emotional releases — without fixing, forcing, or overwhelming the nervous system.
Is this a replacement for therapy or mental health care?
No.
This training does not replace therapy or mental health treatment. Breathwork and embodiment practices can be powerful complementary tools, but participants are always encouraged to seek appropriate professional support when needed.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
Due to the live nature of this training and the integrity of the group container, all sales are final. There are no refunds or cancellations.
Can I continue my education after this training?
Yes.
This certification is designed as a foundational training. In the future, there may be advanced trainings, Level 2 pathways, or additional courses available. You’re also welcome to continue your education through other aligned programs and modalities.
Will there be another live cohort?
At this time, this is the only live founding cohort.
A self-paced version may be offered in the future, though dates and availability have not been determined.
What makes the Heart Coach Method unique?
The Heart Coach Method is a nervous-system-led, trauma-informed approach to breathwork and embodiment.
You’ll learn how to hold space, read the room, and teach somatically — not just understand breath mechanics. This training emphasizes safety, presence, and adaptability over intensity or performance.
Why did you create this training?
I created this training because when I first entered the breathwork space, nervous system education was missing.
Over the years, I’ve seen how essential it is to understand regulation, capacity, and individual differences — especially when working with stored tension and emotion. This training was born from experience, discernment, and the desire to do this work responsibly.
What is a heart coach?
A Heart Coach is someone who guides others back into their body, breath, and inner awareness through nervous-system-informed presence and embodiment.
Heart Coaches don’t force breakthroughs.
They don’t chase intensity.
They don’t override the body.
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Lead with safety and attunement
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Understand the nervous system
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Hold space with clarity and compassion
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Teach from lived experience
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Help others regulate, feel, and integrate
A Heart Coach meets people where they are — and helps them reconnect with themselves in a grounded, sustainable way.
If you feel the pull, trust it.
The Heart Coach Certification begins in February.
Early access for the founding cohort is now open for a limited time.
Early access closes January 25