Ayurvedic Practitioner & Holistic Health Guide

After healing from chronic illness through Ayurveda over 17 years ago, I dedicated my life to sharing this ancient wisdom and guiding others toward lasting wellness.

I am committed to improving my clients’ lives through personalized, compassionate care that balances body, mind, and spirit. Together, we reconnect with your inner wisdom to restore harmony and embrace sustainable, joyful health. The power of correct diet and lifestyle, partnered with healing herbs, can make huge change in bringing the body back to its natural state of balance. The place where we feel vibrant, full of energy and vitality, so that we can live a full, happy and productive life.

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Welcome, I’m Crystal

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Like many, my journey into healing began out of necessity.

After the birth of my two children, I experienced a cascade of digestive and hormonal imbalances that left me feeling depleted and unwell.

While conventional doctors offered medications to suppress the symptoms, I intuitively sensed the deeper root causes were being overlooked. This inner knowing led me to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, where I not only found healing, but a profound understanding of the body’s natural intelligence.

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My understanding of Western medicine, began when I studied nursing, where I first noticed the limitations of symptom-based care.

This sparked a passion for deeper, root-cause healing that led me to study herbalism, yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Eventually, I completed my formal training at the California College of Ayurveda, becoming an Ayurvedic Practitioner.

With decades of personal and professional experience, I bring a compassionate, integrative approach to my work.

I believe true healing begins with self-understanding—and am deeply committed to educating and empowering my clients to restore balance, reconnect with their innate wisdom, and sustain lasting wellness.

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My Values

  • Meeting each client where they are without judgement.

  • Caring for those who are unable to pay, but have the heart and drive to learn and grow

  • Always being honest with where someone is, and where holistic remedies can take them

  • Living an Ayurvedic lifestyle and implementing the guidelines that I share with my clients into my own life.

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let’s begin the conversation

This work is personal and sacred.

Let’s connect for a Free 20-minute Discovery Call. This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions about my offerings, share what you're seeking support with, and explore whether we’re a good fit to work together.

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Atavi welcomes you

Atavi means Forest.

Our 75 acres in the mountains of North Carolina, are open for guests to visit and truly experience the magic and healing properties that nature gives us, as we tap into our innate sense of wellbeing. We offer retreats, workshops, personal consultations, and rejuvenating Airbnb stays—inviting others to experience the physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration that nature so generously provides.

Choose to stay at one of our Airbnbs, or join us for even deeper healing at one of our extended retreats.