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Ayurveda

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Ayurveda is a complete holistic system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Originating in India, it is one of the world’s oldest healing traditions, based on the understanding that health arises from balance in body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda is rooted in the elemental science of ether, air, fire, water, and earth, which shape both the world around us and our inner landscape. These elements combine in unique ways within each person, influencing our physical bodies, emotions, and overall vitality.

Rather than a “one size fits all” approach, Ayurveda offers deeply individualized care. It considers your constitution, current life stage, environment, and history—including stress, trauma, and genetic tendencies. From this whole-person perspective, your practitioner develops a wellness plan designed to restore balance and vitality and get to the root cause of imbalance — using tools such as food and digestive support, daily self-care rhythms, energy regulation, and herbal remedies.

At Portland Healing Space, Ayurvedic consultations provide you with practical guidance tailored to your unique needs. Beyond symptom relief, the goal is to empower you with tools to care for yourself in ways that feel nourishing, intuitive, and aligned with who you are.

What to Expect in an Ayurvedic Consultation

  • In-depth exploration of your health history, lifestyle, and current wellness goals.

  • Individualized assessment of your mind-body constitution (“dosha”) for targeted support.

  • Collaborative development of a personalized wellness plan focused on root causes, not just symptoms.

  • Guidance on food choices, digestive health, self-care routines, and herbal support for daily vitality.

  • Practical, achievable tools for stress management, energy regulation, and emotional resilience.

  • Education about seasonal rhythms and lifestyle adjustments to support ongoing balance.

  • Empowerment to actively care for your health in sustainable, intuitive ways.

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Meet Emilie Our Ayurvedic Practitioner

Emilie Berger is the intuitive heart behind The Holistic Initiative and a nurturing presence at Portland Healing Space. After years of struggling with digestive issues and anxiety, Emilie found lasting relief in Ayurveda, which she discovered during her Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. This healing journey inspired her to study with renowned mentors like Dr Vasant Lad and KP Khalsa, deepening her practice and commitment to personalized, whole-person care.

As an educator and yoga teacher, Emilie communicates complex ideas with clarity and compassion, helping each client find alignment in body, mind, and spirit. Her approach balances grounded practicality with deep intuition, empowering clients to restore vitality and connect to their best selves. Outside her practice, Emilie enjoys simple pleasures like fall foliage, spring flowers, and flavorful meals, rooted in authenticity and real-life connection.

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  • Ayurvedic Health Counselor

    Emilie Berger is a French native now happily rooted in the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband, their cat, and a house full of thriving plants. She blends her professional training with her personal healing journey to make Ayurveda practical, relatable, and deeply empowering. For the past five years, Emilie has shared this wisdom through group workshops, online platforms like Insight Timer, and one-on-one client sessions.

    Her own journey with Ayurveda began with a search for relief. After years of digestive issues and anxiety, she discovered in 2017 a holistic system that not only explained the roots of her struggles but also offered tools that finally worked. What started as a personal quest became a calling. Emilie trained with renowned teachers including Dr. Vasant Lad, KP Khalsa, and Dr. Resmi, diving into specialties such as women’s wellness, Ayurvedic yoga, and marma therapy. 

    When she’s not sharing Ayurveda, Emilie delights in simple joys: the colors of fall foliage, spring flowers, cozy one-pot meals bursting with flavor, and a touch of New Moon magic. She’s less enthused about recipes requiring ten exotic ingredients, hustle culture, or overly fluffy “love and light” messaging; she prefers real-life, human messiness with a side of humor.


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OFFERINGS

  • ​90mn - $199

    An initial Ayurvedic consultation is a comprehensive session that covers health history, challenges, and wellness goals and assesses your unique mind-body constitution (dosha) and current imbalances.


    Based on this, you'll receive a wellness plan that targets your needs and wants, including food guidance, daily routines, and holistic practices to restore balance and well-being.

  • Returning clients who have seen me in the past 6 months

    60mn - $149

    A follow up Ayurvedic consultation provides ongoing support that focuses on reviewing progress, making adjustments, and addressing any new concerns.

     

    These sessions help refine your wellness plan based on changes in your health, seasons, or daily routine.
    Follow-up consultations are typically recommended every 4-6 weeks, allowing time for your wellness plan to take effect, as well as keeping momentum and accountability moving forward.

  • 1 x initial consultation + 2 x follow up consultations - to be used within 6 months - $425

    Ideal to get started, track progress, receive ongoing support, and stay aligned with your health goals.

  • Returning clients who have seen me in the past 6 months


    3 x follow up consultations - to be used within 6 months - $375

    Ideal for ongoing support, these sessions help you refine your wellness plan based on changes in your health, seasons, or daily routine, as well as tackle chronic issues.

  • 1 x initial consultation + 2 x follow up consultations - To be used within 6 months - $425

    A personalized Ayurvedic program designed for women navigating the changes of midlife.

    This program offers more than symptom relief — it’s an invitation to feel deeply supported and seen as we start addressing hormonal shifts, mental fog, digestive challenges, sleep disruption, or emotional overwhelm. We’ll work together to gently realign your body, mind, and energy with your current season of life.

    This is your space to feel nourished, supported, and empowered—to rise into this chapter with clarity, vitality, and grace.​