Testimonials

 

These clients have been very gracious with thanking me for their successes. Try and see past how they attribute to their success to me. They are the motivated and brave ones who stepped forward to regain their health. We worked together and not only restored function, but in many cases, changed their life for the better. This work is powerful like that. 

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Wise Guidance, Ascension Doula, PT care

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Dr. April Bolding is more than a physical therapist, she is a healer, a guide, and a light in the darkest moments. I was first referred to her by my naturopathic doctor for pelvic pain, but what I found in her care was something far beyond physical healing, it was transformational.

After enduring birth trauma, including preeclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage, I was left not only with lingering pain but also the weight of PTSD. Just a few months into postpartum, my world was further shattered by a deeply traumatic event, an act of violence that left me shaken to my core. In that fragile state, meeting Dr. April was nothing short of life-changing.

Through her profound knowledge and intuitive care, she didn’t just heal my body, she helped mend my spirit. Her abdominal massage and pelvic floor work brought relief I didn’t think was possible, but it was her presence, her words, and the way she held space for me that truly changed me. Dr. April embodies safety, compassion, and deep wisdom. Her ability to see and honor the whole person, the physical, emotional, and energetic, helped me find a peace I had never known in my life.

Coming from a conservative Christian background, I once held skepticism toward energetic healing, yet my time with Dr. April shifted something within me. In her presence, I felt my nervous system soften, my body release, and a sense of deep safety settle in, a feeling I had been searching for my entire life. With her support, I not only recovered from PTSD, but I stepped into a version of myself that felt whole, resilient, and at peace. 

I continue to work with her remotely, and each session helps me navigate the inevitable challenges of life as a mother, therapist, and woman finding her way. Dr. April’s impact extends far beyond me, it has shaped how I show up for my family, my clients, and most importantly, myself. Because of her, I not only learned how to survive, but I learned how to truly thrive.

I am endlessly grateful for Dr. April Bolding. Her care didn’t just change my healing, it changed the trajectory of my life.

Alison, wise guidance & physical therapy client, new mother

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I wanted to express to you my most sincere and heartfelt gratitude towards you personally as having played a pivotal role in my development in several aspects. First, my body awareness. Second, my spiritual ascension. And finally, feeling at home embodying in the feminine.

When I first met you in 2017, you gave me some tools that changed my life. I still remember the first time I did your “crystalline water vessel” guided meditation. I could not connect to my lower belly region AT ALL! It was like a black void there. But I kept at it. I honed in on this, and I worked consistently for years to improve my body awareness. Over time I could feel more and more. Following the programs that you developed, I sowed seeds of intention in my lower belly and those seeds have blossomed into a beautiful garden over the last 8 years.

When I had an embryo transfer, I felt when it implanted in my uterus. I felt everything!! I feel so aware and connected to my body’s reproductive energies. It’s such a gift to feel all the sensations to the level that I am experiencing. And it’s a direct result of the work that I have put in, using the tools that you showed me.

 

Thinking back to that very first meeting that you and I had, you also gave me one more piece of advice, that I really took to heart. You said, “I don’t know if this is going to make sense, but you need to practice opening the top of your head more.” Well, I needed to hear that. And I’ve worked at it. And boy has it transformed my world. I’m so much more in touch now with all of my guardian spirits. Again, the day of the embryo transfer was such a remarkable moment for me because I could FEEL the presence of angels, ancestors, and a whole zoo of spirit animals walking by my side, riding the elevator up, and holding me and the embryo during the procedure. At the moment of the procedure when they did the transfer, I could see my grandmother come through from the other side, offering so much love and wisdom and support.  I only get these gifts because I learned about how to open the top of my head and receive light and love from above.

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Thank you again for the part that you have played in my ascension.

Sarah, PT client, Full Moon ARISE Ceremony participant

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Working with April Bolding reminded me how wide my horizons are. It reoriented me towards the deeper meaning in my creative life, and the endlessly possible paths that this might take. The session was esoteric but also surprisingly concrete. I left with both big-picture and body-centered reminders of a way of being that is embodied, powerful, and true to my deep self. The work we did in that hour continues to open and grow, and I wouldn't be surprised to look back in a few months or a year and see it as a moment of significant realignment and shift.
Becca, wise guidance client

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​There is something about April's presence that is just instantly calming. Her energy is refreshing and she radiates light in the most beautiful way.

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In a time of true darkness, she is relief, love, and safety.  Having worked with her in other capacities since 2015, I can say that the Wise Guidance sessions offer a different level of direct insight that sheds light in a way I haven't experienced before.

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Her intuition has always been on point, but this session was special in that April was able to connect what she was seeing intuitively for me without any real knowledge of details prior to our session to exactly what I am experiencing in life at the present time. She did this in a way that made me feel not only seen, acknowledged, and validated, but understood. This is priceless when walking through a difficult time, uncertain of your footing or whether you're even on the right path.

The only downside is that I was left wishing that I could return this gift to her somehow.  April is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever had the opportunity to share time with. The gift of intuition and insight that she has is truly remarkable. 
Wise Guidance session testimonial from a dear client​

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I wasn’t sure what to expect from my meeting with CoraLuz, but her presence immediately put me at ease. During our session, she drew cards for inspiration, and we talked about what their symbols might represent in relation to where I am headed in life. She also shared some imagery that was coming to her that was relevant to my path, and asked me some open-ended questions that really got me thinking in new ways. I took a lot of notes that I am sure I will be continuing to process in the coming weeks. I left feeling inspired and held, ready to forge ahead in new directions! I’m looking forward to working with her again!

Kat, wise guidance client

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I’ve met with a variety of intuitive healers in the past, and while I’ve gained something from all of them, I walked away from each encounter feeling like they didn’t really “see" me. April, though, was immediately able to understand where I was at and meet me there. At the beginning of the session, she pulled a few cards and talked about what they could mean for me and what I am currently working through. During the hour, we spent time talking about my place in the metaphysical realm, and also worked together to come up with practical solutions to a variety of real-world problems.

As the main caregiver of two young children, my identity is somewhat compartmentalized so that for a majority of the day, my work is about meeting the most basic needs of my dependents. Through my time with April, I was able to come up with ways to re-engage the other parts of myself and bring them back into my day to day life. And, as a writer with a few stalled projects, I’ve been in need of some assistance in figuring out how to move forward. I got that in this session, and am excited to put April’s suggestions into practice. For the first time in a while, I can envision a path to completion, and can see a way to reintegrate the different parts of me so that I can find new ways to connect to myself and others.

I highly recommend a Wise guidance session to anyone really—to me, it offered a much needed balance of practical assistance + spiritual guidance.

Annie, wise guidance session

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Talking to CoraLuz is like talking to a friend who has their head above the clouds of the mind. Those are hard to come by! She shared her intuitive nudges and images freely as part of the conversation, allowing me to bring my awareness to a higher level with ease and as part of a natural flow. She was steady in confirming what I already knew to be intuitively true, and acted as a mirror in reflecting that knowing back to me.​

Megan, Ascension Doula client

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​A session with CoraLuz will help you reach your full vibrational potential when you are feeling blocked energetically or physically.  After all my visits with her, I leave with resources to help me to elevate my frequency and live from LOVE.  The shift happens during the session, and continues to grow afterward.  I have always felt a sense of 'home' with her.  She is passionate about you living in your highest vibes in the current times. 
Amy, Ascension Doula client

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Physical Therapy Care

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Women's Health PT has helped me in so many ways. Not only am I physically more comfortable, but I'm kinder to myself and more aware of the strength my body's capable of. I feel stronger, more graceful and more peaceful every day. THANK YOU! 
Raleigh, postpartum mother and physical therapy client

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My son was born 17 months ago. Like many others, his birth did not go as we had hoped and planned for. Luckily he was healthy but I was left with a lot of physical and mental trauma. I recently discussed how I was feeling with April, the pain I had been feeling and the hurt I couldn't let go of. She didn't hesitate to pull up her calendar and get me in as soon as possible. I'm so thankful for that! In just one session, she helped me move past the hurt and guilt of how my son was born. I could actually feel the things I had been holding onto for 17 months leave my body. Such a relief. Now I feel I can move onto physical healing. April Bolding has also been providing me with great resources to help with the physical challenges I've been having. I feel confident as we move forward with her help, I will only feel better and better.
Natalie, Women's Health Physical Therapy client and mother
 

 

April is one of those people where you know she's doing what she loves. That makes her not only good, but outstanding. I came to her at 6 weeks postpartum because "my hip was falling apart," and she showed me stretches and exercises that helped within just a couple of weeks. I love the way she writes down goals and then actually makes sure we address all of them one by one! Her knowledge of the physical body is great, but she never forgets how physical and emotional bodies are intertwined. She really makes me feel like I am doing something good for myself — not like I need to fix myself to be whole.  Also, in one of the sessions, she helped me face and embrace the birth experience, that I was so ready to "sweep under the rug" (and just call it birth). I did not know how much I had needed that. The world seemed more complete and vibrant after…

 

One more thing: I brought my daughter to every one of the appointments. While that may not have been ideal for "focused work," April embraced it, and — being the mama that she is — just helped take care of her WHILE explaining exercises. She always has another trick up her sleeve to keep (my daughter) occupied, and my daughter loves her.

 

If you think what I am saying seems too good, give it a try, and show up as your curious self. Your body, mind, and your loved ones will thank you. 
Anuscheh, Women's Health Physical Therapy client and mother
 

 

I don't remember when I first started seeing April. I think it was around 2 months postpartum. I do remember that I had a long list of things that still didn't seem quite right, on top of some significant remaining pain from a tear during childbirth and the subsequent stitching up to repair it. And I do remember leaving that first appointment feeling like I was floating on clouds, so happy that she was going to help me feel ALL better again! There's still a pervasive myth these days that having a baby means that some things won't ever work as well again, like your bladder control never being the same. It's not true. You can go just as long without peeing as you did before having a baby. You don't have to pee when you sneeze (or cough, or laugh too hard, or stand up too fast). You don't have to get up in the middle of the night to pee. You don't have to go pee and then 60 seconds later wonder why you have to go pee again. Really. I had all of those symptoms a few months postpartum, and no longer do. I also know several mamas who have felt like it takes a ridiculously long time for their insides to get back into place. At six months postpartum, I felt like everything in my core was still…loose. It's hard to describe. I was gaining core muscle back, but just didn't feel like I had stability. I really think my organs were refusing to settle back where they were supposed to be. And then April gave me a Mayan Abdominal Massage, and I walked out feeling like everything had settled right back into place. Finally, I felt like I had stability again. On top of that all, April was great at helping me get through some emotional moments — therapy and physical therapy, all in one!

 

I could go on and on, but the take home message is this: You really don't have to live with any of the issues I've described. And if you're experiencing any of them or any other lingering effect from childbirth (of any variety) that doesn't seem quite right, you should go see April. Because you deserve it, and she's amazing.
Cristie, Women's Health Physical Therapy client and mother

 

 

When I first saw April, I was a few months postpartum, healing from an unplanned C-section. I didn't know how to heal from that kind of major surgery. My midwife recommended that I go see April to begin the healing process and to ultimately prepare my body to safely and healthily birth again in the future. I am so grateful I listened! At first, I simply wanted to hold my newborn son with no pain. After several sessions, and beginning to get my strength back, I realized I had more goals of moving with more ease. 

 

April used both Mayan Abdominal Massage and physical therapy to give me physical and emotional strength. Even now, after two years, I still use the exercises I was given and I feel so much better prepared to birth again.  

 

April is able to work on many levels, to meet you where you're at, and incorporate a much bigger perspective of whole body women's health. No matter where you're at, April can help. I'm so grateful I met her. 
Becca, Women's Health Physical Therapy client and mother

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After I broke my ankle near the end of my pregnancy, my childbirth instructor Penny Simkin referred me to April, because she is simply the best in women's health PT. April responded right away to my desperate email (on a Saturday), and made herself available to me immediately. She came to my home for our sessions, because my injury prevented me from driving or walking up stairs.  

 

She is a born healer, and an incredibly skilled practitioner, not just in women's health issues! Her expertise in PT is enhanced by her positive outlook on life and her healing presence.  

 

I am so grateful to April for working her magic and bringing my ankle and leg back from the dead. If you are injured, do not despair! Call April and allow her to guide you in your journey back to healthy function. Don't be surprised if you end up gaining a friend in the process. 
Kaila, Orthopedic Physical Therapy client

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I reached out to April when I was struggling with physical pain (after being hit to the ground by a truck and having my foot crushed when I was 35 weeks pregnant) and struggling with the emotional challenge of shifting expectations for our birth — that we had felt so well-prepared to handle without medications — as our new reality indicated that I simply might not be mobile and well enough to do it. April helped us think through and re-frame the experience, accept our situation and focus on the most important things. Then she adjusted my pelvis and worked with me to regain movement in my foot/ankle, to help me work up to walking again. She also put me in touch with another new mom who had a similar experience just a couple of months previously. Oh, did I mention it was during a 9:00 Sunday morning house call since I could barely leave the house?  

 

We are so grateful for her work, her generosity and knowledge. She left us feeling comforted and relieved from much physical pain. 
Kate, Orthopedic Physical Therapy client during pregnancy