A hand-drawn sketch of three cartoonish spooky pumpkins with jagged mouth shapes and large round eyes, set in a patch of grass.
An abstract graphic design with a central white circle surrounded by four purple crescent shapes, creating a symmetrical pattern.
Abstract design with a central white circle and four beige curved shapes around it on a black background.

Sketches by Emily, age 8

Abstract graphic with a central beige circle surrounded by four dark green curved shapes.

The Meaning Behind the Corelink Sun

Emily started drawing the sun symbol that is now Corelink’s logo when she was coming out of remission from her autoimmune condition at the age of eight. It serves as a symbol of hope, inspiration and healing. In medical astrology, the sign of Leo is ruled by the sun which governs the heart in the human body. In many ancient traditions, the heart is directly related to the seat of one’s soul.

A woman with light skin and freckles, wearing a black sleeveless top and jewelry, sitting on a black sofa with a gold pillow, with a potted plant in the background.
A young girl in a white coat is receiving a glass of water from an adult woman with curly hair, who is seated on a wooden chair. The scene is set in a colorful room with posters on the wall.

About Emily

A complex childhood led Emily onto a path of exploring various healing modalities. At the age of four, a family trauma triggered a complex autoimmune illness called dermatomyositis. The musculoskeletal weakness and degeneration caused by this illness made Emily unable to walk up and down stairs, a sign to her parents that she needed medical attention, and sent her on a journey of nearly four years of medical intervention that ultimately saved her life.

Some of her fonder memories of that time include working with physical therapists at Children’s Hospital in Seattle to rehabilitate her muscle tissue and regain strength.

Continuing her studies as an adult, Emily began to stray from the more conventional styles of healing modalities and became interested in the metaphysical, esoteric and energetic foundations of healing. After a two year stint farming organic vegetables in the Puyallup River Valley, Emily decided that being in traditional educational settings was no longer for her.

She then began her studies in herbalism and bodywork in order to create the degree she sought but wasn’t offered in any established institutions. Her educational foundations continued to evolve leading her to train extensively in osteopathic style bodywork techniques (craniosacral therapy & visceral manipulation) and nutritional therapy.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Health Sciences — Pre-med, Portland State University & Oregon Health Sciences University

860 hour certificate in Massage Therapy — Central Oregon Community College

Clinical Herbal Practitioner Program — School of Evolutionary Herbalism - Sajah Popham

Advanced Herbal Applications — Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

Certificate in Advanced Osteopathic Techniques — Michael Hahn Advanced Therapeutics

Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner — Nutritional Therapy Association

Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 & 2 — Still Mountain Healing

200 hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training — Aloha Yoga Shala

Reiki Level 1 — Lisa C. Swisher

Pranic Healing Level 1 & Pranic Crystal Healing

Advanced Bodywork Techniques for the Thoracic Outlet — Still Mountain Healing

Reviews from Google

  • “I go to Emily for craniosacral therapy to help with concussion recovery. She is so wonderful and truly takes the time to listen to your concerns and personalize her approach. I always leave my sessions feeling relaxed and aligned. I have recommended her to all my friends and will continue to do so!” — Frances

  • “Emily is an absolute master of her practice. She is observant, knowledgeable, intuitive, and responsive. I always feel completely at ease during our time together and that my wellness is improved (immediately and cumulatively) after each session with her.


    After becoming a regular monthly client of Emily’s, I took a few months off (when she moved locations) to try something cheaper and I totally regret it. I’ll not be wasting my time/money like that again.” — Michelle

  • “Emily is skilled, intuitive, gentle, and truly understands how to work the body to achieve profound results. After just one session, I felt release in my neck and a substantial Central Nervous System shift. I am looking forward to working with her again soon!” — Aleia

  • “Emily is incredible! She has immense knowledge of the body and has helped me recover from my knee injury, sprained ankle, and concussion. She is kind, patient, and thoughtful. She really takes the time to give you the best possible care for your body. Her space is peaceful, clean, and has easy parking! Highly recommend!” — Ruth