Who are the five elements?
The Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) are a fundamental concept in many traditional Chinese philosophies, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qigong, and Feng Shui. The Five Elements are believed to be the building blocks of the universe and everything in it, including the human body.
Each Element has its own unique characteristics and is associated with different aspects of our lives, both physically and emotionally. For example, Wood is associated with new beginnings, growth, and creativity. Fire is associated with passion, energy, and transformation. Earth is associated with stability, grounding, and nourishment. Metal is associated with protection, discipline, and perfection. Water is associated with intuition, emotion, and flow. AND, SO MUCH MORE. **The Five Elements are recorded in ancient Chinese texts dating back to the 3rd century BCE, so fitting a descriptor paragraph onto a website is somewhat impossible. How do you explain the essence of all living things both internally and externally? You can’t, but I’m trying here…
By understanding the Five Elements, we can learn more about ourselves and how to navigate our lives in a more balanced and harmonious way. Through Integration Sessions we focus on aspects of your primary element; it’s patterns both from a functional medicine perspective and how it affects your relationships in the world. For example, if you are feeling stuck or uninspired, we focus on activities and foods that bring more symmetry to your life. Joy a wee bit low? Let’s bring some Fire starters into your life! Do you find yourself getting caught on a hamster wheel of the same emotions? What if nothing is wrong, it’s just the pattern of your element doing it’s thing and you are none the wiser? Awareness is the key to unlocking a deeper understanding and knowing how to bail yourself out.
why are you offering five element integrations?
Introductions to your Elemental Archetype are available in the SHOP or click on the images below to learn more…
WHat does this mean for me?
Good question.
You know that sweet spot on the “Purpose Venn Diagram”? That’s this work for me. I’ve been studying Five Element Theory since 2011 at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2013, I completed the Five Element Certification at Five Branches University. I’ve studied with Masters of Acupuncture, written numerous articles, read about the Five Elements obsessively and consumed more podcasts, online courses and e-books then I could ever name. The Five Elements are how I see the world. They have saved my life, made meaning of unspeakable trauma, and made me a better human. If I could share a drop of the knowledge I’ve amassed - then I am living my purpose.
The meaning of life is to find your purpose, the purpose of life is to give it away.” - P. Picasso
five element INTEGRATION PACKAGES
Sessions are either remote or in person. Session One: Archetype is required in order to book more sessions.
SESSION ONE: learning your archetype [1-1.5hrs]
This is a DEEP dive into your health history, relationship patterns, and perspective on the world. Sometimes a persons primary Element is very obvious, and sometimes it takes just the right question to reveal our true essence. This conversation will fundamentally change how you see yourself. No joke. This session is REQUIRED for all integration session.
SESSION TWO: Elemental patterns [45mins - 1hr]
Excess and deficiency, highs and lows, gifts and challenges. Recognize when the Elemental pattern is running the show. The spectrum of your Element will be revealed and we’ll talk through where you are on that journey. You’ll learn how to catch yourself in moments of well trodden patterns.
Session THREE: your body’s internal map [45mins - 1hr]
Health nerds, this one is for you! We tie in functional health with eastern medicine’s perspective on the organs associated with each element. We’ll talk about ancestral eating and include nutrition do’s and don’ts based on your element. Plus, times of day that your Element is strongest and lowest.
SESSION FOUR: Archetype relationships [45mins - 1hr]
Understand the way the cycle of the Elements/Archetypes communicate to each other, including how they “insult” one another. You’ll begin to recognize the Elements in others and gain valuable empathy for people in your life.
Session FIVE: elemental spirit [45mins - 1hr]
The woo woo session. Learn meditations, journal prompts, mantras, and more to help you align with your highest self. Level up knowing you have an Elemental spirit within you, guiding you to live the life you dream of, not the one you want to escape from.
Session SIX: what’s next [45mins - 1hr]
Leaving room for the unknown. By the time we get to this session, life as you know it will be fundamentally different. This is where the rubber hits the road and the integration, should you choose to accept it, starts to manifest.