Nicole Barksdale
- Fresno, CA, USA
- info@nicolebarksdale.com
- +15598254614
- nicolebarksdalecoaching.com
Nicole is a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, licensed trauma therapist, and nervous system regulation specialist who helps high-achievers move out of survival and back into embodied presence. She blends Elemental Rhythm Breathwork with compassionate somatic awareness to create safe, grounded, and transformative experiences. With over 18 years in mental health, Nicole holds space for emotional release, nervous system regulation, and soulful reconnection, especially for those who have spent years carrying strength at the expense of self-support. Nicole’s facilitation is rooted in safety first, honoring each person’s pace and inner wisdom. Her sessions invite participants to breathe into what’s held in the body, feel what’s real beneath the noise, and return to a steadier nervous system and clearer sense of self. Whether you’re joining a group breathwork experience or a private session, Nicole guides with a mix of grounded presence, trauma-aware care, and deep respect for your unique healing path.
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Discover the grounding power of breathwork guided through a trauma-informed lens. Nicole offers one-on-one sessions, intimate group experiences, and virtual breathwork designed to help you gently reconnect with your body and breath. Each session is guided with care, intention, and respect for your nervous system, creating a safe space for release, clarity, and embodied healing. Step into the rhythm of your breath and begin your journey back to yourself.
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One on one private breathwork
This private breathwork experience is a personalized, trauma-informed session designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deeper connection to your body and breath. In a one-on-one setting, you are guided at your own pace using Elemental Rhythm Breathwork within a safe, supportive container. Each session is intentionally tailored to meet you where you are, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally heavy, or simply in need of grounding and clarity. Rather than pushing for release, this work prioritizes safety, choice, and attunement. You are always in control of your experience, with space to slow down, pause, or integrate as needed. The breath becomes a gentle pathway back to presence, steadiness, and inner support. Private breathwork is ideal for those who prefer individualized attention, are new to breathwork, or desire a more contained and supportive experience. This service is coaching-based and educational in nature and is not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
Group breathwork sessions
Group breathwork is a guided, trauma-informed experience that invites you to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner steadiness, together, in community. These sessions use Elemental Rhythm Breathwork within a supportive group container, allowing the shared energy of the group to gently deepen the experience while still honoring individual boundaries and nervous system needs. You are always encouraged to move at your own pace, take breaks, or modify your breath as needed. Group breathwork can support emotional release, grounding, clarity, and a sense of belonging, especially for those who are tired of carrying everything alone. There is no pressure to share, perform, or be “fixed.” Simply showing up as you are is enough. This offering is ideal for those who value collective healing, feel nourished by shared space, or want a gentle entry point into breathwork while still feeling held and supported. This service is coaching-based and educational in nature and is not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
Virtual breathwork sessions
Virtual breathwork offers a guided, trauma-informed breathwork experience from the comfort of your own space. Using Elemental Rhythm Breathwork, these sessions are designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and embodied presence, without the need to travel or be in a group setting. Each virtual session is facilitated with care, clear guidance, and flexibility, allowing you to engage at your own pace. You are always encouraged to listen to your body, take breaks, or adjust your breath as needed. Being in your own environment can offer an added layer of safety, grounding, and integration. Virtual breathwork is ideal for those who prefer privacy, live outside the area, or want a gentle and accessible way to experience breathwork while still feeling supported and connected. This service is coaching-based and educational in nature and is not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
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