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Amble WellBeing
Amberly Kelley-Dotson, E-RYT
Holistic Coach
& Self-Care Sage
Amberly employs her diverse expertise to foster a harmonious connection between the body and mind. Drawing on a range of techniques including therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda, holistic coaching, and recreation therapy, she endeavors to enhance the well-being of individuals—enabling them to experience a profound sense of improvement in their bodies, minds, and hearts, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with themselves.


guided by Ayurvedic wisdom tailored to your unique journey.
Find balance through nourishing food, daily rhythms, herbal support, movement, breath, and self-discovery.
Digestive Concerns
IBS, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, sluggish digestion
Nervous System Dysregulation
Anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, trauma recovery
Sleep & Energy Challenges
Insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or disrupted sleep
Emotional Imbalances
Mood swings, restlessness, nervous system depletion
Musculoskeletal Discomfort
Chronic pain, inflammation, joint or muscle tension, hypermobility, low back pain
Hormonal & Reproductive Health Issues
PMS, painful or irregular periods, perimenopause, prenatal & postpartum support, low libido, hormone imbalances
Where to amble on…
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Here Are a Few FAQ’s About My Sessions or Offerings?
How can Ayurveda help me?
Ayurveda can support a wide range of concerns, including digestive issues like IBS, bloating, or heartburn; hormonal imbalances; fatigue; stress; anxiety; and so much more. But it isn’t only for those with a diagnosis or a long list of symptoms—it’s also for anyone who wants to feel more connected to themselves, more in tune with the rhythms of their body and the world around them, and more equipped to navigate life with steadiness and clarity.
What makes Ayurveda powerful is its deeply individualized approach. No two people are the same, and your care shouldn’t be either. Ayurveda helps uncover the why behind what you’re experiencing, getting to the root of imbalance rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or burnt out, navigating hormonal shifts, struggling with digestion, or simply curious about why certain foods, seasons, or stressors throw you off, Ayurveda can help illuminate your patterns and offer personalized, practical tools for lasting change. It’s not about quick fixes or trends—it’s about building sustainable habits that create balance, resilience, and ease in your daily life. At its core, Ayurveda invites you into a deeper relationship with yourself—and that is one of the most empowering things you can do.
What can I expect at the first session?
Prior to your first session, you’ll complete an intake form that helps me understand your health history, current concerns, and goals. In our time together, we’ll go deeper through discussion and Ayurvedic assessment—exploring patterns in digestion, lifestyle, and overall balance. I’ll also look at your tongue, body structure, natural postures, and take a pulse reading. As time allows, I will guide you through a gentle movement assessment to see how your body responds. Between this session and our next, I’ll spend 4–6 hours analyzing your findings to create a clear path forward tailored to your individual needs. When we meet again, we’ll review your report of findings and co-create a plan for moving forward.
How much do sessions cost?
Intake sessions last 1.5-2 hours and cost $200 (this is a one time appointment)
Report of Findings + Treatment Plan Sessions last 1-1.5 hours and cost $150 (this is a one time appointment)
Follow Up Appointments take 60-75 minutes and cost $110

This is for you if you’re ready…
To take meaningful steps toward prioritizing your self-care
To find balance and create nourishing daily rhythms that support your nervous system
To address ongoing health challenges with a holistic approach and move toward overall wellbeing
To receive personalized guidance rather than one-size-fits-all solutions
To commit to making changes in different areas of your life—gently, sustainably, and without rigidity

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Everyone–lesbian, gay, bi, trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary and all other LGBTQIA+ folks are welcome here.
these terms have many meanings
So Here’s Some Terms Defined by My Offerings & Practice
Amble
To move slowly at a sustainable pace.
Yoga
Yoga is a sanskrit term that means “to yoke.” The word yoke is not one that we see often used in the English language, as we don’t tend to use them much these days. A yoke is a wooden beam used between a pair of oxen (or other animal) that allows them to work together to pull a heavy load. When we think about what we are doing in a yoga practice, we are yoking together our bodies, breath, minds, etc. to work together in harmony to lighten our load.
Viniyoga
Viniyoga based on the model in which an experienced teacher works in a one on one setting with students and creates an individualized yoga practices taking into account any past or current injuries, illnesses, lifestyle, stress level, and more. When you attend your average group yoga class, there tends to be a one-size-fits-all approach where you may be expected to make your body fit the poses even though the poses don’t always fit your body. Viniyoga, however, emphasizes function over form and works to adapt the āsana (postures) to meet each student’s needs. For example, two students could have low back pain for entirely different reasons. A Viniyoga teacher would develop specific practices tailored to the root cause of each student’s individual issue. Viniyoga is intended to be adaptable to any person, regardless of physical ability and/or experience. It is a holistic practice that addresses the entire person (body, breath, mind, behaviors, emotions, & spirit) in an interconnected way.
Viniyoga comes from the teachings of T. Kriṣṇamācārya and was carried forward through is son, TKV Deśikācar. Gary Kraftsow, long time student of both Deśikācar’s and Kriṣṇamācārya’s, founded the American Viniyoga Institute in 1999, and is a renowned educator in the lineage of Viniyoga teaching and therapy. AVI defines Viniyoga as:
Appropriate application of the tools of yoga
Viniyoga is a comprehensive and authentic transmission of the teachings of yoga including āsana, prāṇāyāma, bandha, sound, chanting, meditation, personal ritual and study of texts. Viniyoga (prefixes vi and ni plus yoga) is an ancient Sanskrit term that implies differentiation, adaptation, and appropriate application.
The American Viniyoga Institute uses the term Viniyoga to refer to an approach to yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice to the unique condition, needs and interests of each individual – giving each practitioner the tools to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation.
The practices of yoga provide the means to bring out the best in each practitioner. This requires an understanding of a person’s present condition, personal potential, appropriate goals and the means available. Just as every person is different, these aspects will vary with each individual.
To learn more about individualized Viniyoga sessions with me, click here.
Ayurveda
Ayur (meaning life) Veda (meaning science/knowledge) is an ancient practice of healthcare originating in India that grew side by side with yoga. It is individualized and takes into account your unique constitution and condition physically, mentally, and emotionally. Imbalances are viewed through the doṣa-s, elements (fire, water, earth, air, and either), and their qualities (such as heavy/light, hot/cold, etc.). Through gaining a deeper understanding of the world around us and our unique constitution, we can use all of the above to help find balance within our bodies, minds, and emotions.
Wellness
We see the word wellness thrown around a lot without much meaning. To me, this word applies to our whole selves. It is holistic well-being: feeling comfortable in our bodies, calm in our breath, regulated in our nervous systems, and stable in our minds.
Yoga Therapy
The American Viniyoga Institute (https://viniyoga.com/) defines yoga therapy as “the adaptation and application of yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health challenges at any level manage their condition. The long-term goals include reducing the symptoms of suffering that can be reduced, managing the symptoms that cannot be reduced, rooting out causes wherever possible, improving life function, and shifting attitude and perspective in relationship to life’s challenges.”
Breathwork
Broken into two definitions, depending on the intention:
- Solve unhelpful breathing habits such as holding your breath, shallow breathing, etc.
- Developing specific breathing practices to support your mind and nervous system
Utilizing different breathing techniques such as following a ratio or restricting the flow of breath from a nostril to create differing effects.
In our practice, will be done after breath-centric movement that has helped your system prepare for a breathing practice.
Meditation
The practice of meditation is about creating a conscious relationship with your mind. There is a common misconception that to meditate you must make your mind be fully emptied or still, and that’s not true! Meditation is about building awareness around thought patterns and your ability to sustain attention. It is about connecting thoughts, emotions, and behavior through self-inquiry. In our practice, meditation will be done after breath-centric movement and a breathing practice as they help your system prepare.
Trauma Informed
Consent and safety are top priorities of mine. You are always in control of your practice. You know what is happening in your body/mind/etc. More than I do, so I am here to support you and offer practices, rather than be dogmatic and tell you what to do. We will approach all practices at the most appropriate pace for your body, mind, and nervous system.
Anxiety & Stress Relief
Many times when we are dealing with anxiety, our minds are racing but our bodies feel lethargic. We can use mulitple facets of our practice to help bring ourselves into balance in the moment, and, with practice have a cumulative effect of sustained balance
Āsana
A sanskrit term meaning postures, movement, physical practice.
Prāṇāyāma
A sanskrit term meaning breathwork, breathing techniques (see breathwork)
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