I help thoughtful, overwhelmed people understand how they’re wired so life stops feeling harder than it needs to be.
Hello there, I’m Lore Goldstein
I’m an Integrated Movement & Mental Wellness Educator, and Life Transitions Guide who helps people feel more like themselves again in both body, mind, spirit, and life.
Most of the people who find me are capable, thoughtful, and doing “fine” on the outside, but inside, something feels off. Or they’ve been hit with some life upheaval that’s left them feeling lost, questioning what they are doing and why.
Their body feels tense or achy. Their mind won’t slow down. And the usual advice just doesn’t quite work.
That’s where my work comes in.
I combine integrated movement, nervous system education, and practical self-understanding to help people create their own Personal Operating Manual - so they can move, think, and live in ways that actually work for them.
My Alaska Story (and why it matters)
How I Ended Up in the Middle of Nowhere
Back in 2011 I was living and working in a remote Native Yupik village, a part of Alaska that no normal person goes. Life on the frozen tundra was nothing short of unpredictable and intense. The winters were long and dark, running water seemed optional on some days, the culture was resistant to “outsiders,” and every day I encountered something that fell into the “shit you can’t make up” category. It gave me a firsthand experience of what it was like to be on the “other side, ”to face cultural and ethnic prejudice and to feel the isolation of not belonging.
What Opened Me Up (Physically and Mentally)
It was here in Alaska I that found yoga and meditation (thanks to Rodney Yee and his mountain of available Netflix DVDs). It was a physical struggle to even hold down dog, and I truly sucked at doing any form of asana at first. But I kept at it. What else was there to do?
At the same time, I started experimenting with my physical health, changing my diet and daily habits. When you’re living in below-freezing temperatures, with no restaurants and very few distractions, it turns out to be a surprisingly good time to reassess how you’re living.
The Bigger Questions Start to Surface
Eventually, I realized I was profoundly unfulfilled, and I began questioning my life direction and relationship choices. That curiosity led me to explore tools like Tarot, EFT, and other modalities that cracked me open to new ways of healing and seeing the world.
Somewhere along the way, I discovered a level of confidence and capability I didn’t know I had. If I could survive life in a remote Alaskan village, I could survive just about anything.And somewhere along the way, I discovered a level of confidence and capability I never thought I had, because if I could survive life in a remote Alaskan village, I could survive just about anything.
Coming Home and Not Going Back to “Normal”
When I returned to Florida, one thing was clear: I couldn’t go back to business as usual. If I stayed in my conventional psychotherapy practice, or my marriage, the tension and anxiety I carried would only intensify.
So I did the scary thing. I quit my practice. I packed up only the essentials. I moved to another city. I amicably parted ways with my ex. It was the beginning of a new chapter - one where fulfillment and authenticity mattered more than living a life that simply looked good on paper.
When Yoga Stopped Working the Way It Was Supposed To
After more than a decade of practicing yoga, and eventually teaching it, I noticed something unsettling. Instead of feeling stronger, I felt weaker. Old injuries flared up. Sciatica worsened. Standing too long caused back pain. Long flights were brutal, my left butt cheek would catch fire halfway across the country.
I wanted to chalk it up to age. But deep down, I knew something was off.
The Missing Link: Strength Without Pain
That’s when I stumbled upon yoga combined with Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). Suddenly, everything clicked. Movement didn’t have to hurt. Strength didn’t have to come at the expense of pain.
I discovered an entirely different, pain-free way of moving and teaching - one that respected how the body is actually designed to function. That discovery continues to shape everything I do today.
A little more about me…
I wear a few hats (and none of them fit neatly in a box).
I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist, Mental Wellness Educator, Integrative Movement Specialist, and Transitions Guide. What that really means is this: I help people dealing with stress and pain feel strong, stable, and at peace in body, spirit, and mind.
While humor is a big part of my workshops and classes, I’m also deeply aware of trauma and its impact. I create a safe environment for exploration whether we’re strengthening muscles, calming a nervous system, untangling old patterns, or navigating a major life transition.
Grounded, Even When It Gets a Little Woo
Some aspects of my work might feel “wacky-woo” at first glance, but everything I do is rooted in science and practical application. We’re part ego, part soul, and I believe we can honor both in a way that actually works in real life.
Alchemist Energy, Fully Acknowledged
On a more personal note: I’m a full-blown Alchemist with the gift of gab, a writer, teacher, and intuitive who gets ideas in the shower, can draft a blog post while putting on pants, and has an uncanny ability to spot where people are misaligned with their life’s purpose.I know, right??
One More Thing - Animals Have My Heart
You’ll find me volunteering at my local animal shelter a few days a week and donating a portion of my proceeds to animal rescue efforts. And if you follow me on social media, don’t be surprised if it’s mostly cats - because what else is social media good for?
What I Do Today (and Why It’s Different)
Today, I blend integrated movement including yoga, mat Pilates, qigong, muscle activation, and vagus nerve–supportive practices with practical mental wellness tools to help people:
Relieve stress and anxiety.
Build strength and stability.
Reduce pain without endless stretching.
Reset a dysregulated nervous system.
Navigate life transitions with more clarity and purpose.
I don’t just offer yoga or movement classes.
I help people reclaim sanity and strength in a world that quietly drains both.
Everything I teach has a purpose whether that’s calming anxiety, working with pain, reconnecting with a deeper sense of Self, or simply helping someone feel more at home in their body again.
This is movement as medicine.
What My Work Is NOT
This is:
Thoughtful, intentional movement.
Education that helps you understand how you work.
A blend of body, mind, and nervous system support.
Grounded practices you can actually use in real life.
This is not:
A push-through-it workout.
A one-size-fits-all wellness formula.
Endless stretching for “tight” muscles that are actually under-supported.
A hustle-hard, fix-yourself coaching container.
This work is for people who want to understand themselves better, not overhaul their personality or force their body into submission.
My Somewhat Professional Bio
(if you still care…)
Lore Goldstein, LMHC, M.Ed., M.S., is an Integrated Movement & Mental Wellness Educator known for blending grounded psychology with intuitive, whole-person approaches. She’s a yoga and meditation teacher, muscle activation practitioner, energy reader, speaker, adventurer - and an unapologetic fan of House Hunters International and Hallmark movies.
Lore was first recognized and sought out in the psychotherapy field for her transformational work with teenagers who were experiencing audio and visual hallucinations due to their trauma-related experiences and emotional distress.
While certainly not conventional, she found that the use of crystals, Tarot cards, breath work, and movement helped the young adults work through emotional distress that was creating their symptoms. It was proof that an alternative approach worked, and science-based tools can work hand-in-hand with somatic, energetic, and mindfulness practices.
Over the years, Lore’s eclectic training and experiences have made her a trusted voice on stress and anxiety, trauma-informed care, movement for pain relief, and creating healthy habits that actually stick.
The Credentials
Most people collect tchotchkes. I collect degrees...
Bachelor of Science: Education
Master of Education: Educational Technology
Master of Science: Mental Health Counseling
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma-related issues
Bachelor of Naturopathic Studies
New Healers Master Coaching Program
EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique (aka Tapping)
Certified Soul Realignment™ (Akashic Records) Practitioner
200HR CYT Kundalini yoga instructor
200HR Meditation teacher
Levels 1-3 AYAMA™ (Applied Yoga Anatomy & Muscle Activation) + over 150 HRS of AYAMA™ specific teacher training
