Hi! I'm Dr. Leah Taylor.
You can call me Leah.
I help individuals and groups release old patterns and somatic armoring built over years of unconsciously repeating the behaviors and beliefs conditioned into us by society and early experiences.
Our bodies are wired for survival, which often keeps us stuck on autopilot and repeating familiar cycles without even realizing it.
But you don’t have to stay in survival mode. By understanding how your mind and body work together, and learning the most effective tools to break free from limiting patterns, you can reclaim your energy, reconnect with your body, and elevate your frequency.
This is how you unlock Your Magnetic Life – one where you’re fully aligned, deeply connected, and effortlessly attracting the opportunities, relationships, and experiences that match your highest frequency.
You’re Here Because You Want More.
You’ve reached a point where staying safe isn’t the goal anymore, and just getting by isn’t cutting it.
You know there’s something more available to you. You’ve had glimpses of it, those fleeting moments of joy, connection, and alignment where everything just clicks. You’ve tried to get back there, but you don’t know how to do it on purpose.
Deep down, you know you won’t feel fully at peace until you figure it out and start living the life you’re here to live.
The problem? You’ve tried to do things differently, but nothing seems to stick. Life gets in the way, old patterns return, and despite your best efforts, you find yourself looping back into the same habits, thoughts, and emotional cycles.
You’ve read the books, attended the classes, and taken the journeys. You’ve had some breakthrough moments and learned interesting things. But it never seems to translate into lasting change.
That’s not because you’re failing, it’s because you need a different approach. One that doesn’t just address the surface but works with your entire system – your mind, body, and spiritual energy – to create deep, lasting transformation.
That’s where I come in.
I’ve Been Where You Are.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck, searching outside of yourself for something to fix you. I spent years reaching for quick fixes, self-medicating, and numbing out because nothing ever seemed to create real, lasting change. I didn’t yet have the tools to break free from the cycles keeping me stuck.
Instead, I kept myself busy, distracted, and overcommitted, living what looked like an amazing life on the surface, but feeling disconnected underneath it all. I didn’t have the capacity to fully show up, be present, or feel the depth of life like I do now.
I kept trying to think my way out of it, analyzing, over-rationalizing, and searching for answers in my mind. But no matter how much I tried to ‘figure it out,’ nothing changed because the real issue wasn’t in my mind – it was in my disconnection from my body and my true self.
From a very young age, I noticed a disconnect between my mind and body. I felt proud of my intellect and cognitive abilities, but when I looked down at the rest of my body, I didn’t even recognize it as my own.
The Night Everything Changed.
My journey home to myself started with live music.
I was blown apart by the percussive beats of Rusted Root on the dance floor of the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach. It was my first true experience of feeling fully integrated – mind, body, and spirit – beyond those fleeting glimpses. For the first time, I felt fully alive, fully present, and fully in my body.
That moment sparked something in me. I wanted to feel that again. And I wanted to understand how.
I soon found Phish and other bands that took me into collective flow and collective joy. I chased that feeling through live music as often as I could, captivated by the way movement, music, and group energy could create such a profound state of presence, healing, and elevation.
I was so intrigued by the mind-body-spirit activation of live music that I pursued a Master’s in Somatic Psychology and a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine to understand how our bodies, minds, and energy systems work in an integrative way, and how deeply immersive experiences like live music impact our healing and well-being.
Bridging Science, Spirit & Daily Practice.
As I deepened my education, I didn’t just study these concepts – I lived them.
I began integrating the mind-body tools I was learning in my PhD program while also investing in mentors, coaches, and experiences that helped me heal my own past traumas and limiting patterns.
Even though I started my career as a therapist, I knew my work was bigger than what could fit into a weekly 50-minute session.
I realized that real transformation happens in how you live your life every single day.
By focusing on healing my nervous system and creating my own unique blend of lifestyle medicine, one that helped me master my thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I healed my own anxiety, chronic stress, and numbing behaviors.
The Results? Life-Changing.
As I released stored trauma, rebalanced my nervous system, and reprogrammed my patterns and beliefs, my entire life changed:
- I lost weight naturally and felt more at home in my body
- My mood, sleep, and focus improved
- I developed the ability to stay present and hold space for my emotions instead of avoiding them
- My relationships deepened as I became more emotionally available
- I gained unshakable trust in myself, my intuition, and my path
- My results with clients accelerated as I became the vessel they needed for healing and guidance
This work didn’t just help me heal the past, it helped me step into who I was always meant to be.
Now, It’s Your Turn.
After decades of education, research, and personal practice, I now guide others through this same transformation.
I help you break free from past traumas and unconscious patterns, understand how your unique mind-body-spirit system works, and empower you with the tools to create lasting change.
This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level self-improvement. This is deep transformation– and once you learn it, you don’t need a guide anymore.
You become your own empowered healer.
It’s about learning how to partner with your own body and unique frequency to heal, elevate, and unlock the magnetic life you’re meant to live.
With over 16 years of experience working in therapeutic, medical, and holistic settings, I bring a unique blend of science, spirituality, and embodied practice to my work. My expertise isn’t just theoretical. I live and breathe the practices I teach.
My Credentials & Experience
- Master’s in Counseling, Somatic Psychology
- Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine with an emphasis in Integrative Mental Health
- Licensed Therapist, Integrative Wellness Coach, and Movement Instructor
- Certified Heart-Math Mentor
Advanced training in:
- Trauma interventions & treatment
- Nervous system regulation & Polyvagal Theory
- Embodiment & movement-based healing
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Lifestyle Medicine & Integrative Medicine
A Decade of Experience in Integrative Medicine & Pain Care
- 10+ years as part of an integrative medical teams, collaborating with physicians, healers, and holistic practitioners to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic medicine.
- 8 years in Integrative Pain Care, teaching clients how psychology, mind-body medicine, and nervous system healing can help reduce pain, anxiety, depression, and dependence on medications.
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2-Year Internship at the Institute for Health & Healing, Sutter Health, San Francisco:
I facilitated Expressive Arts and Guided Imagery for hospital patients undergoing chemo, radiation, and post-surgical recovery, helping them cope, heal faster, and even transition peacefully at the end of life.
- 5 years volunteering at an Integrative Cancer Clinic, facilitating Guided Imagery for cancer patients to support emotional well-being and the healing process.
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Experience Across Multiple Settings:
I’ve worked in hospitals, counseling centers, schools, integrative clinics, and holistic wellness spaces, supporting people from all walks of life on their healing journeys.
Movement, Connection & Embodiment Are My Way of Life
I don’t just teach these methods, I live them every single day. For the past 10 years, I’ve danced regularly with the same women’s dance circle, a sacred space for movement, connection, and spirituality. This practice is an essential part of my own embodiment and healing journey.
Wellness is my lifestyle. I meditate, walk, and do yoga daily. I snuggle with my guys and our dog. I prioritize things that bring me pleasure. I am tuned into my body and as soon as I notice stress getting out of hand, I take a break.
When you work with me, you’re not just getting a licensed therapist, coach, mentor, and teacher, you’re getting someone who has walked this path, done the deep healing work, and is fully committed to guiding you through yours.
A Few Fun Facts About Me
- I’ve seen over 2,000 concerts and wrote my Ph.D. dissertation on live music and its impact on well-being.
- The reason I focused my research on live music? Because I see it as an integrative medicine vehicle - a powerful way to heal large groups of people at once, through something they already love to do!
- My favorite book in high school was The Mists of Avalon. I’ve visited the Tor twice and always felt a deep connection to Morgaine le Fey.
- I’ve spent over 7 years training in embodiment and spiritual practices as a temple helper - which, coincidentally, aligns with the established timeframe to become a high priestess (according to my favorite book 😉).
- In my 20s, I worked as a travel agent and manifested my dream of getting paid to travel the world.
- As a little girl, I told my mom I would live in Colorado and California. Born and raised in North Carolina (Greenville > Asheville > Wilmington), I made it happen, first living in CO and now in CA!
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I now live in
California with my husband (whom I met at Phish Vegas ’03 🎸), our compassionate and fiercely intelligent teenager, and the cutest dog ever.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Healing isn’t just about the past, it’s about reclaiming your power and creating the future you desire. Let’s work together to heal, elevate, and unlock your most vibrant, magnetic life!
