har·mo·ny/ˈhärmənē *noun*

1. the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
*(BTW it is* my given name)

Harmony Ziegler | Founder
**M.Sc., RCC, (She/Her)**

***CLINICAL COUNSELLOR CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE COACH-candidate ACCREDITED WILDERNESS GUIDE***
*Master of Science in Counselling with a Specialization in Clinical Mental Health*
***I feel best*** with sand between my toes, salt in my hair, and sun on my face.
I believe in shaking things up and ***challenging conventional therapy & coaching.*** Together we will walk you home to a heart-centered mind, body, and spirit. Therapy and coaching with Akoya works because ***I walk the talk too.***
And I know ***Happiness comes in Waves.***

My Unique Approach
to Therapy& Coaching

is built upon an understanding of how your experiences impact your nervous system. I work with origin and wisdom gained from your life’s experiences, not just symptoms. My practice is informed by research in neuroscience, the benefits of nature, art, and mind-body disciplines. Our work together may include a focus on your strengths, immersion in nature, art as expression, sensory awareness, visualization and self-regulation practices.

This is the art and science of therapy and coaching.

*Pacific northwest* *born and raised.*
I was brought up by the creed of compassion, creativity & adventure.

Words I live by | Vitality, Kindness, Integrity
**I am your guide** to harmonizing your personal & professional growth. **I blend my skills** from outdoor leadership, with **clinical counselling,** and executive coaching. As a wilderness guide for over a decade, I guided others safely into the wild. As a therapist I can guide you safely into the wilderness within. As an executive coach, I can guide you into the wild potential of your future & your life’s work.
Akoya harnesses nature’s restorative capacity and takes therapy & coaching outdoors & on retreat.

I’ve lived a life on roads less traveled. I have practiced mind-body disciplines including yoga, surfing, Qi gong, paragliding, sailing, and meditation.

I am a resilient, creative, calm, whole-hearted, and joyful professional. I have overcome my own adversity through therapy, coaching, lifestyle, and daily wellness practices.

I became an outdoor leader in 2001 and have practiced nature and expressive therapies since 2008. I am in the process of certifying as an Executive Coach. I have practiced clinically since 2016.

The creation of Akoya is the culmination of my life’s work and story.