IFS Practitioner
Somatic Therapist
Yoga Educator

Helping you in your healing journey towards empowered living.

Current Offerings

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) SERVICES:
First meet is a free 15 minute consultation.
Coaching (rates in USD):
● $175 per session. 60 minutes in length. Additional 30 minute increments available.
● 3 Session Package $485 (save $40)
● 6 Session Package $955 (save $95) Use within 6 months. Some payment plans available for packages.

Somatic therapist & yoga educator since 2000, Islena Faircrest is a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained practitioner and interpersonal somatic attachment therapist. She facilitates learning secure relational connection, repairing attachment injury, and helping individuals & families in their healing journey towards empowered living. She's a mother of two young adults. She's a former doula and prenatal educator. And for 24 years she's taught yoga, teacher trainings, retreats and workshops throughout the US, Canada, Australia, and Costa Rica.

About:

Internal Family Systems Therapy

Multidisciplinary trauma-informed guidance.

Internal Family Systems informed approach.

Integrative therapeutic model helping you transform towards your authentic Self.

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Empowering Personal Growth

Clients Assisted

Holistic Wellness Services

Explore personalized therapy, yoga, and paddleboard instruction tailored to your goals.

More Details on IFS

Individual and group counseling sessions focusing on mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being.

A woman is balancing on a board supported by a cylindrical roller, sitting cross-legged with her arms raised. The setting is a beach with calm water in the background under a cloudy sky. She appears to be focused and confident.
A woman is balancing on a board supported by a cylindrical roller, sitting cross-legged with her arms raised. The setting is a beach with calm water in the background under a cloudy sky. She appears to be focused and confident.
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Join our yoga classes designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness in a serene environment.

Experience the tranquility of nature while learning stand-up paddleboarding, perfect for relaxation and fitness.

Yoga section which includes Paddleboard as a sub-section
A person practices yoga on a mat by a calm river, performing a reverse triangle pose with one arm extended upwards and the other touching the ground. The setting is serene with a focus on balance and flexibility.
A person practices yoga on a mat by a calm river, performing a reverse triangle pose with one arm extended upwards and the other touching the ground. The setting is serene with a focus on balance and flexibility.
A person is practicing yoga on a wooden deck beside a body of water. They are sitting on a yoga mat in a cross-legged position with hands in a prayer pose behind their back. The backdrop includes modern buildings and cloudy sky.
A person is practicing yoga on a wooden deck beside a body of water. They are sitting on a yoga mat in a cross-legged position with hands in a prayer pose behind their back. The backdrop includes modern buildings and cloudy sky.

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Explore moments of tranquility and progress.

A person stands on a paddleboard in a small pool of water near a rocky waterfall. The individual is holding a paddle and appears to be enjoying a tranquil moment surrounded by natural rock formations.
A person stands on a paddleboard in a small pool of water near a rocky waterfall. The individual is holding a paddle and appears to be enjoying a tranquil moment surrounded by natural rock formations.
A person lies face down on a paddleboard placed on a stone-tiled surface. The person is wearing denim shorts and has their arms stretched out on the board. Several potted plants are arranged nearby on a low stone wall. A pair of black sandals and a garden tool are positioned on the ground.
A person lies face down on a paddleboard placed on a stone-tiled surface. The person is wearing denim shorts and has their arms stretched out on the board. Several potted plants are arranged nearby on a low stone wall. A pair of black sandals and a garden tool are positioned on the ground.
A person is practicing yoga in a warrior pose on the beach, reflected on the calm water. The sky is vast with a blend of light and darker shades, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The horizon is lined with distant trees and a gentle hill on the right.
A person is practicing yoga in a warrior pose on the beach, reflected on the calm water. The sky is vast with a blend of light and darker shades, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The horizon is lined with distant trees and a gentle hill on the right.
A person with long hair and sunglasses sits on rocky terrain holding a paddle beside a paddleboard. The setting includes a beach with modern houses on the hillside and a clear blue sky. Bicycles and palm trees are visible in the background.
A person with long hair and sunglasses sits on rocky terrain holding a paddle beside a paddleboard. The setting includes a beach with modern houses on the hillside and a clear blue sky. Bicycles and palm trees are visible in the background.
A person is lying on their back on a white stand-up paddleboard, floating on calm, dark water. The individual is wearing a black shirt, white pants, and white shoes. The surface of the water has gentle ripples, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A person is lying on their back on a white stand-up paddleboard, floating on calm, dark water. The individual is wearing a black shirt, white pants, and white shoes. The surface of the water has gentle ripples, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A lone individual engages in stand-up paddleboarding on a vast, calm, and peaceful body of water. The serene sky gradually transitions from soft pinks to pale blues, suggesting an early morning or late evening setting.
A lone individual engages in stand-up paddleboarding on a vast, calm, and peaceful body of water. The serene sky gradually transitions from soft pinks to pale blues, suggesting an early morning or late evening setting.

Testimonials

Discover how my services transformed lives and inspired wellness journeys.

The combination of therapy and yoga has truly changed my perspective on life.

Emily Johnson
A person stands by the water with their arms raised above their head in a yoga pose. They are facing away, and the sunlight creates a serene, backlit effect. The person is wearing a light-colored top and patterned shorts, with long hair flowing down their back.
A person stands by the water with their arms raised above their head in a yoga pose. They are facing away, and the sunlight creates a serene, backlit effect. The person is wearing a light-colored top and patterned shorts, with long hair flowing down their back.

Portland

I found my balance through her unique approach to counseling and yoga.

A person is performing a yoga pose near a body of water, standing on one leg with arms intertwined. The setting is serene, with a calm water surface and muted background details.
A person is performing a yoga pose near a body of water, standing on one leg with arms intertwined. The setting is serene, with a calm water surface and muted background details.
Michael Smith

Seattle

★★★★★
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