Mind-Body Coaching and Embodiment Photography -
to Help You Feel, See & Express your true selF.
THE ART OF BEING YOU
Youâve done enough surviving. Itâs time to feel alive.
I created this space for women who feel like theyâve lost touch with their real self â women who are striving to find their voice and realizing how easy it is to lose themselves in the noise.
This work isnât about fixing you.
Itâs about freeing you from the patterns, roles, and expectations that keep you disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck.
Youâll leave not only with clarity, but with a new sense of aliveness in your body â a calm, grounded confidence that no one can take away. Ready to take control of your life?
Align Mind, Body & Action
UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS & EMOTIONS
Gain clarity on the beliefs and nervous system responses shaping your life â so you can break old cycles and make conscious, empowered choices.
MASTER & Regulate YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Learn how to shift from stress and reactivity to calm and confidence. Master the mind-body connection and retrain your nervous system for lasting resilience.
BUILD SELF-TRUST & REDEFINE YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
Break free from self-doubt, fear-based decisions, and external validation. Strengthen your self-trust and fully step into your most confident, grounded self.
FEEL, INTEGRATE & EMBODY SELF-LEADERSHIP
Turn awareness into action. Align your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors – so you lead your life with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Does this sound like you?
Youâre Ready for More - But Somethingâs Holding You Back?
You donât just want clarity – you want real change. You want to trust yourself, feel confident in your choices, and step fully into the life that feels right for you. But something keeps pulling you back.
Maybe youâre thinkingâŚ

âI want to express myself freely - to listen to my real inner voice, and feel enough in my own body⌠but Iâm afraid of being too much, being misunderstood, or not accepted.â
You want to feel safe showing up as the real you - unfiltered, unedited, unapologetic.

âI donât even know what I truly want anymore. I live in my head, analyzing, planning, overthinking... but Iâm not feeling fulfilled.â
Youâre ready to reconnect with your intuition - to feel whatâs right instead of trying to think your way through it.

âI crave change - in my life, my work, my relationships - but I feel stuck and overwhelmed, like something inside me keeps pressing pause.â
You know thereâs more waiting for you, but you canât seem to access the energy or clarity to move forward

âIâm tired of being strong and doing whatâs âright.â I want to know what it really means to feel alive, aligned, and true to myself.â
You crave a deeper sense of aliveness and want to feel like you again - not just function through the day.
WHAT IF YOU BROKE FREE FROM OLD PATTERNS?
You canât open new doors with old keys. The thoughts that helped you survive wonât help you feel alive.
Coaching and embodiment photography together create the space to rewire, reimagine, and rediscover who you are – from the inside out.Â
 Coaching & Embodied Photography can be your key to:

Calm Inner Chaos & Reconnect to Your Body
⌠so you feel calm, clear, and in control - no longer ruled by stress cycles.

Learning to Trust and love yourself
â ...no more overthinking, hesitation, or waiting for permission to be YOU.

Express Yourself Without Fear
â ⌠so you can lead your life, work, and relationships with clarity, trust, and purpose.

Align with your core values and purpose
â... so every choice you make feels true to who you are.

Rewiring Your Self-Perception & Identity
â ... so you no longer shrink, hesitate, or hold yourself back.

Feel clear, grounded, and in control of your future
â ... knowing exactly who you are and where youâre going.
How Do You Create Lasting Change?
Most people try to change by pushing harder – setting goals, reading more, trying to âthink positive.â
But lasting transformation doesnât come from force or willpower.
It starts with understanding your inner wiring – how your nervous system, emotions, and identity patterns shape the way you show up every day.
Thatâs where the C.O.R.E. MethodÂŽ comes in.
It bridges neuroscience, emotional regulation, and embodied identity work – helping you not just understand yourself differently, but feel and experience yourself differently.

01. C â CALM & CLARITY
Clarity comes when you stop fighting yourself and start understanding yourself. If your system is stuck in stress, anxiety, or autopilot reactivity, change isnât possible. The first step is calming your nervous system so you can shift from reacting to leading. When youâre regulated, you make decisions from intention, not fear.

02. O â OPEN & OBSERVE
Once your system is calm, you can see whatâs actually running the show. The subconscious patterns, emotional conditioning, and belief loops that keep pulling you back? This step is about uncovering, not judging - so you can finally rewire outdated programming and rebuild self-trust.

03. R â REDEFINE & REWIRE
Awareness alone doesnât create transformation - you have to experience yourself differently. You shift from who youâve been to who youâre becoming, aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with your true identity. Confidence stops being something you perform and starts being something you own. Through intentional practice, self-trust becomes your new baseline.

04. E â EMBODY & EXPRESS
Change isnât real until you live it. This is where transformation moves from insight to action - so your new patterns become second nature. You integrate confidence, self-trust, and clarity into your daily life, showing up fully in your relationships, decisions, and self-expression. No more slipping back - this is who you are now.
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The Right Guidance Changes Everything
I believe true transformation begins when the body, mind, and expression reconnect.
Through neuroscience-based coaching and embodied photography, I help women move from self-doubt and overthinking to calm confidence and freedom.
The Science and Art Behind My Approach
- Neuroscience-Backed Coaching for Deep Change: I combine neuroscience, psychology, and coaching to help you break free from subconscious patterns, regulate your emotions, and build true self-trust from the inside out.
- Embodied Expression through Photography: True transformation doesnât end in the mind - it wants to be seen and expressed. In my Portrait Sessions, I blend somatic coaching, movement, and creative direction to help you embody your energy, your truth, and your story. Through the lens, youâll see, feel and experience real You.
- Somatic Practices That Reinforce Growth: Through somatic techniques, breathwork, yoga-informed movement, I guide you in shifting how you carry yourself, set boundaries, and move through life with calm, confidence, and clarity.
- Ethics, Trust, and a Safe Space for Growth: I follow the highest ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) - creating a space where you feel truly seen, safe, heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
The right structure, tools, and support can mean the difference between staying stuck in self-doubt and stress or stepping into the clarity, confidence, and freedom to create the life you were meant to live.
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About Vlada
BECOMING
YOURSELF.
Based in Portland, Oregon
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Who you are isnât just a concept in your mind – itâs something you embody in how you think, feel, and act every day.
When life shifts – a new chapter, a role change, or a moment of awakening – itâs easy to lose touch with your real self. The old version of you no longer fits, yet the new one hasnât fully emerged.
You start asking: Why do I keep repeating the same patterns? What do I actually want? How do I feel free to be myself – without fear, doubt, or hesitation?
I know that space deeply. From moving across countries to building a business and stepping into motherhood, every transition asked me to meet myself on a deeper level, to not just understand who I am, but to embody it.
Thatâs where real freedom begins – when your inner self meets your outer self.
You canât think your way into freedom – you have to feel it.
My work blends neuroscience, mind-body integration, and creative self-expression to help you rewire patterns of stress and self-doubt, so confidence and calm become your new baseline.
Hi, Iâm Vlada Neal – a Mind-Body Coach, Photographer, and Creator of the C.O.R.E. Vision MethodÂŽ. With a Masterâs in Physiology & Biology and ICF-accredited coaching training, I bring a neuroscience-based approach to human transformation.
Through 1:1 coaching and embodied photography, I help women reconnect with their truth, not just to see who they are, but to feel it.
Because the art of becoming yourself isnât about perfection – itâs about freedom, aliveness, and wholeness.
Say hi! let's connect!
Services
Mind-Body Coaching
Reconnect your mind, body, and emotions to create change that lasts. Using neuroscience-based coaching and nervous system work, weâll uncover whatâs keeping you stuck, rebuild inner calm and clarity, and help you step into grounded confidence and self-trust.
Embodied Portrait Experience
A transformative journey that blends coaching and embodiment expression photography to help you see yourself differently. Youâll meet the parts of you that were hidden, express your true essence, and capture it through authentic portraits that mirror your inner transformation.
Workshops & Group Experiences
Workshops blending mindfulness, neuroscience, and expressive movement to deepen self-awareness and emotional resilience. Perfect for retreats, teams, or womenâs circles seeking real connection and clarity.
1-On-1 Personal Coaching
Coaching Packages
Your freedom begins with prioritizing yourself – because your future is worth it, and you deserve all the love and the life you want.
These coaching journeys are designed to help you regulate your nervous system, rewire subconscious patterns, and step into calm, grounded self-leadership – at your own pace.
Breakthrough 1:1 "Single Deep Dive"
$
125
đĄ For those who need immediate clarity and a strategic next step.
â Gain insight into a key challenge, decision, or internal conflict.
â Identify underlying thoughts and emotions keeping you stuck.
â Reframe limiting beliefs and shift perspective in real-time.
â Walk away with a focused strategy or decision-making framework.
đ Who itâs for:
â If youâre facing a decision or challenge and need a clear way forward.
â If you feel emotionally stuck and want an outside perspective.
â If you want expert guidance to realign your focus and next steps.
6-Session Package: "ALIGN & EVOLVE"
$
697
For those who want to break free from limiting patterns, gain clarity, and build momentum toward meaningful change.
Identify and break through subconscious blocks (self-doubt, hesitation, fear).
Shift from stress and reactivity to emotional clarity and confidence.
Understand how your mind-body system keeps you stuck – and how to shift it.
Create a clear plan with real-world steps that feel aligned and achievable.
Who itâs for:
If you feel stuck in self-doubt, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm.
If you want to stop repeating the same cycles and start moving forward.
If you want focused support to create clarity, confidence, and consistent progress.
12-Session Package: "The C.O.R.E "
$
1,297
For those ready to rewire their nervous system, break free from reactive cycles, and integrate deep, lasting change.
Regulate your nervous system – so stress no longer controls your actions.
Rewire subconscious patterns that fuel doubt, hesitation, or overwhelm.
Strengthen self-trust & emotional resilience – so confidence feels natural.
Align thoughts, emotions, and actions – creating clarity and self-leadership.
Shift from reactive cycles to intentional living – for real, lasting transformation.
Who itâs for:
If you feel stuck in stress, reactivity, or self-doubt and need lasting change.
If youâre ready to reprogram old patterns and integrate a new way of being.
If you want structured, neuroscience-backed coaching to support deep transformation.
Embodiment Photography Sessions for Women
My passion is to awaken the real, living beauty within every woman – through safe presence, mindful coaching, movement, and photography.
This is a space where your inner and outer selves reconnect – where you can begin to see yourself with the compassion, curiosity, and warmth youâve longed for.
Yayoi Kusama once said, âBeauty is the prototype of love.â
Thatâs what this work is about – awakening that quiet inner light of genuine self-love, even if itâs been dimmed by years of self-criticism or striving to be enough.
Together, weâll explore your Hidden Parts – the ones youâve learned to silence or hide â and invite them into the light with acceptance and grace. Through guided movement, breath, and emotional awareness, youâll rediscover your Superpower – the strength and sensitivity that make you uniquely alive.
When we work together, youâll gain:
Learn to recognize your own inner voice over fear, pressure, and external noise.
Reconnect with what you genuinely desire, not what youâve been told you âshouldâ want.
Build unshakable self-trust so your decisions feel calm, confident, and clear – even in uncertainty.
Stop shrinking yourself –Â own what makes you unique and step into your full presence.
Set clear, firm boundaries without guilt or over-explaining.
Feel at home in yourself, confident in your decisions, and free from the need for external validation.
Stop getting hijacked by emotions –Â learn to navigate them instead of being controlled by them.
Shift your inner dialogue from self-criticism to self-support.
Strengthen the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and body so they work with you, not against you.
Get out of your head and start taking real steps toward what you want.
Gain crystal-clear clarity on your goals – Â and the confidence to pursue them.
Express yourself fully –Â in your work, relationships, and everyday life without fear or hesitation.
first step
what's next
You donât have to be fully âreadyâ to begin – clarity and confidence come through action.
Your transformation starts with one real, grounded conversation.
step 1
Book a Free Clarity Call
A free clarity call is your opportunity to explore where you are, where you want to be, and whatâs keeping you stuck. Thereâs no pressure, no obligation – just a supportive pace to gain insight, feel heard, and see if working together is the right fit.
step 2
Step Into Your Next Chapter
After gaining clarity on your current challenges and possibilities, weâll outline the best path forward – one that aligns with your core identity and where youâre ready to go.
No pressure. Just possibilities. By the end of our call, youâll gain a fresh perspective on whatâs keeping you stuck, clarity on your next step, and an understanding of how we can work together to create the change you want.
How to Get Started
Letâs Connect & Begin Your Journey
All coaching sessions are conducted online via Google Meet/Zoom, offering flexibility and convenience, no matter where you are.
đŠ To book a discovery session or explore personalized coaching options, send an email to discuss your specific needs and create a coaching plan tailored just for you.
When reaching out, please include:
â Your preferred name (how you’d like to be addressed)
â The general topic youâd like to explore in our session
â Your preferred time for the Google Meet call
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Haven’t found what you need? Send me an email and let’s talk.
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"Goal Compass" workbook
Are you seeking clarity and direction amidst the distractions of daily life? The “Goal Compass” workbook is here to guide you. Through insightful exercises and reflections, this workbook will help you uncover the goals that genuinely resonate with your core values, passions, and deepest desires. Start your journey today, and let the “Goal Compass” lead you toward a life filled with meaning and purpose – one thatâs authentically yours.
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Most Frequently asked Questions & AnswersÂ
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Each session is a space for self-discovery, clarity, and transformation. Weâll explore your goals, challenges, and patterns – bringing awareness to whatâs holding you back and helping you take aligned action. Expect thought-provoking questions, deep insights, and practical strategies designed to create real change.
Depending on your needs, sessions may include neuroscience-backed coaching techniques, mind-body integration practices, and expressive exercises to help you embody your true self. Youâll leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to who you are.
Important Note: While I provide unwavering support, deep belief in your potential, and powerful coaching tools, the ultimate responsibility for change lies with you. Your growth depends on your commitment to the process, your openness to self-exploration, and your willingness to take action. Coaching is a partnership – the more effort you invest in yourself, the more transformation youâll experience.
Confidentiality is paramount in coaching. Your personal information and discussions during sessions are strictly confidential, adhering to professional ethics and standards. I work under the ethical codex of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), guaranteeing confidentiality and professionalism in all our interactions, ensuring that our discussions are private and respectful.
- Coaching: Coaching is a collaborative partnership focused on helping you achieve your goals and unlock your potential. It involves exploring and shifting your mindset, identifying your values and motivations, and taking actionable steps towards transformation. Coaching is future-oriented and empowers you to make meaningful changes in your life by leveraging your strengths and insights.
- Counseling: Addresses emotional issues and mental health concerns, often dealing with past traumas and healing.
- Consulting: Provides expert advice and solutions to specific problems, often in a professional or business context.
- Psychotherapy: Therapy (or psychotherapy) focuses on healing emotional pain, dysfunction, and mental health issues. It often delves into past experiences to understand and resolve present problems.
- Mentoring: Involves a more experienced person guiding and advising a less experienced person in their personal or professional development.
As a coach, I donât diagnose or treat psychological conditions. Instead, I work with self-aware individuals who are ready to move forward, build confidence, and create meaningful change. If deeper healing is needed, therapy and coaching can complement each other beautifully.
A coach is typically hired by individuals who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives, achieve personal or professional goals, or overcome obstacles that may be holding them back. They often work with clients who:
Seek Personal Growth: Individuals looking to improve self-awareness, confidence, and overall well-being.
Navigate Life Transitions: Those going through significant life changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, or personal development milestones.
Develop Leadership Skills: Professionals aiming to enhance their leadership abilities, communication skills, or team management skills.
Achieve Goals: People who have specific goals in mind, whether related to career advancement, health and wellness, or personal achievements.
Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Clients interested in improving emotional resilience, managing stress, or developing better interpersonal relationships.
Build Authenticity: Individuals who want to align their actions and behaviors more closely with their core values and authentic selves.
In coaching sessions, I integrate science-backed, experiential, and embodiment-based techniques to help you gain clarity, shift patterns, and deeply connect with yourself. These methods are tailored to your unique needs and goals, drawing from neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and mind-body integration.
đ§ Neuroscience & Cognitive Techniques
â Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB): Understanding how relationships shape our brain and identity, and rewiring patterns for emotional regulation.
â Neuroplasticity-Based Coaching: Helping you rewire subconscious patterns and create new neural pathways for growth.
â Powerful Questioning: Stimulating self-reflection, insight, and deep shifts in perspective.
â Cognitive Reframing: Identifying and shifting limiting beliefs through awareness and thought restructuring.
â Visualization & Mental Rehearsal: Engaging the brainâs ability to “pre-experience” success and strengthen motivation.
â Goal Setting with a Nervous System Lens: Creating achievable goals aligned with your window of tolerance for sustainable change.
đż Embodiment & Somatic Techniques
â Body Awareness & Sensory Integration: Learning to sense, understand, and feel connected to your body as a guide to self-trust.
â Nervous System Regulation: Understanding how your autonomic nervous system responds to stress and learning to shift between reactive and receptive states.
â Breathwork & Somatic Techniques: Using controlled breath, movement, and posture to anchor confidence, presence, and resilience.
â Photography & Expressive Practices (Optional): Exploring self-image and identity through visual storytelling and body expression.
đ§ââď¸ Mindfulness & Awareness Practices
â Mindfulness-Based Coaching: Cultivating present-moment awareness to enhance emotional clarity and intentionality.
â Meditation & Focus Practices: Strengthening your ability to observe thoughts without attachment, enhancing mental resilience.
â Self-Compassion Practices: Helping you shift from self-judgment to self-acceptance through awareness and kindness.
đ Integration & Accountability
â Reflection & Insight-Based Learning: Encouraging post-session reflection to solidify new insights and deepen understanding.
â Accountability with Embodiment: Ensuring not just mindset shifts but real-life integration through action-oriented support.
â Holistic Approach: Recognizing that transformation happens at the intersection of mind, body, emotions, and identity.
Each session is a blend of cognitive, emotional, and body-based practices, ensuring that your growth is not just intellectual but also deeply felt and embodied.
Transformation is personal and depends on your commitment and depth of self-exploration. Some clients experience breakthroughs in one session, while others engage in a longer journey for sustainable change.
- Single Deep Dive Session â Immediate clarity on a pressing issue.
- 6-Session Package (Align & Evolve) â Solid shifts in mindset, confidence, and patterns.
- 12-Session Package (The C.O.R.E) â A deep identity transformation, fully integrating self-expression and embodiment.
Thatâs completely okay! Many of my clients start with a sense of feeling lost or disconnected but arenât sure what needs to change. My role is to help you uncover that clarity –Â whether itâs about your identity, purpose, career, or self-expression.
We start with a conversation, and together, weâll explore where you are, whatâs blocking you, and where you truly want to go. You donât have to have all the answers – just a willingness to explore.
Yes, you always have the right to set boundaries during your session. You can say stop or tell me if there’s anything you donât feel comfortable discussing. Your comfort and trust are paramount.
My coaching services are inclusive and open to individuals from all backgrounds, professions, and identities. I provide support regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Everyone is welcome to benefit from personalized coaching aimed at achieving personal growth, overcoming challenges, and aligning actions with goals and values. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, enhancing leadership skills, or seeking greater clarity and well-being, I am here to empower you on your journey.
I understand that life happens! Hereâs how I handle cancellations: Rescheduling: You can reschedule up to 24 hours in advance without any fees.
Cancellations: Sessions canceled within less than 24 hours may not be refundable.
No-shows: If you miss your session without notice, it counts as used.
Your time and transformation are valuable, letâs honor this commitment together.
Coaching sessions are generally non-refundable to maintain commitment and accountability in the coaching process. When clients invest financially, they are more likely to be committed to their personal growth journey and actively participate in the coaching process. This policy aligns with professional coaching standards and ensures that both parties are dedicated to achieving meaningful results.
However, if you purchase a package of three or more sessions and decide to stop the coaching process for any reason, I can return the money for the unused sessions, provided you give a notice at least five days before the next scheduled session. All the details will be provided to you in the contract.
If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to ask.
To make the most of our coaching sessions, it’s beneficial to set aside dedicated time and space where you can focus without interruptions. Reflect on your goals, challenges, and any specific topics you’d like to address. It may also be helpful to jot down notes or thoughts beforehand to guide our discussion. Additionally, finding a private, quiet location for our session ensures confidentiality and allows you to fully engage in the coaching process without distractions. This preparation helps to maximize our time together and ensures we can focus on your growth and development effectively.






