I turned my healing journey into my life purpose - now I help women come home to the version of themselves they were always meant to be

I'm Sam, and this is my story

Let me share a part of my journey—how I went from a life consumed by addiction to becoming a health coach, healer, and someone who now lives with clarity, purpose, and deep connection. I grew up in a small town in upstate New York, facing the usual teenage stressors, but beneath it all

was a storm of emotional pain—family dysfunction,

body image struggles, and inner turmoil

I didn’t yet have the tools to navigate.

In my teens, a traumatic event shattered my sense of trust and self-worth. Feeling broken and alone, I began seeking anything to escape the pain. What started as small forms of escape quickly escalated into harder drugs—and eventually, heroin. Addiction took over my life, leaving behind a trail of disconnection, heartbreak, and chaos—not only for me

but for everyone around me.

After countless failed attempts at treatment, brushes with the law, and finding myself teetering on the edge of losing my own life, a miraculous turning point came. In a final, desperate effort to save me from myself, my sister reached out to A&E’s TV show Intervention. That moment became my

wake-up call. I put down the needle and accepted

the help I had once resisted.

My Transformation and Evolution

I embraced treatment, made the courageous decision to relocate to California, and committed

—fully and fiercely—

to doing whatever it took to rebuild my life from the inside out.

But here's the truth: healing doesn’t happen because someone else saves you.

It happens when you decide to show up for yourself, to face the pain, and to start making choices that align with your true self and soul.

As I stepped into recovery, I realized that years of partying, drug use, and self-neglect had taken a serious toll on my body, mind, and spirit.

I looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back. My skin, energy, hormones, and overall vitality had all been impacted—

and I knew I didn’t want to just survive. I wanted to heal deeply and age gracefully, with strength, radiance, and intention.

That’s when I discovered Ayurveda, and everything changed.

Through this journey, I came to understand that the challenges I endured were also my teachers.

They led me to a deeper path of healing, self-discovery, and growth—and ultimately to the work I now do with others.

I dove into the world of holistic healing, and what I found was powerful: everything is connected.

What we eat, how we move, what we think, how we feel, what we watch, who we surround ourselves with—it all matters.

Our well-being is shaped by every choice, every habit, every belief.

That realization led me to further my education in integrative nutrition, gut health, mind-body healing, and Ayurveda.

I became fascinated with how ancient wisdom and modern science could work hand in hand to transform lives—just like they did mine.

Now, through Gyp|Sea Coaching, I help others reconnect with their bodies, restore balance, and rewrite their own stories.

Together, we create your personalized roadmap to well-being—one rooted in real healing, lasting change, and practices…

THAT ACTUALLY FREAKIN’ WORK

My Approach

My coaching philosophy was born from personal transformation. After years of living in survival mode—battling addiction, disconnection, and the physical toll of self-neglect—I discovered that true healing doesn’t happen in one area of life. It happens when we begin to see our entire being as interconnected. That’s why I take a holistic, heart-centered approach—one that honors your body, mind, emotions, and spirit as part of a whole. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all wellness plans. Instead, I follow the Ayurvedic principle of bio-individuality, recognizing that your journey, your needs, and your body are completely unique. Together, we’ll uncover the habits, beliefs, and imbalances that are holding you back from feeling your most energized, radiant, and aligned self. Whether you're looking to restore your glow, balance your hormones, boost your energy, or simply reconnect to your joy, we’ll build a plan that meets you exactly where you are—and evolves with you. This is about living vibrantly, with intention and grace, no matter your age or past. And yes—we’ll make it enjoyable, grounded, and deeply empowering every step of the way.