Flor(a) fernández

Born in Buenos Aires, raised in California, Flor now calls Freiburg, Germany home. Moving to the Black Forest Region woke her interest up for plants and she quickly hooked up with local herbalists to learn more. Her strong binds with yoga for the past 20+ years and all the benefits a regular practice can bring, propelled her to complete Yoga Teacher Trainings in Vinyasa, Restorative, Pre-Natal and Yin Yoga. In turn, Yoga led her to the ancient modality of Ayurveda. A whole new world of profound practices and a holistic way of approaching life unfolded. To delve into this world, she completed comprehensive trainings and is certified in Ayurvedic Nutrition, Holistic Coaching and Herbal Medicine. A life-long vegetarian (thanks to my amazing, forward-thinking parents!) and sprout junkie with a weakness for health podcasts and Nordic design, Flor lives with her husband and three children who all lead a pretty healthy, but far from perfect diet and lifestyle.

TRAININGS & EDUCATION

• Bachelor in Anthroplogy with minors in Ecology, Ethnic Studies & Environmental Studies - Florida Atlantic University

• 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)

• Nutrition & Health Counseling Certification - Ayurveda Akademie Freiburg

• Digestive Intensive Certification - Functional Nutritional Alliance

• Medicinal Herbalism Training & Certification - Freie Heilpraktikerschule Freiburg

• Herbal Medicine for Women - Herbal Educator Certification, Aviva Romm MD, (ongoing)

Why the name Double Arrow Health Lab? Borrowed from the Buddhist parable of the two arrows: the first of the arrows is what happens, the second arrow is our reaction to what happens. The first arrow we may not have control over, but the second arrow is completely in our control. We get to decide how we react to the arrows coming our way. Just like we have the freedom to choose how we react to events happening in our lives, we also get to choose how we react to the signs our bodies and well-being (or lack thereof) are telling us. That’s where I come in: together we can design the trajectory of that second arrow so that it aligns with your deepest health-oriented desires.

How exactly can Double Arrow Health Lab help me realize my wildest well-being dreams? Maybe you want to feel more vibrant, more alive. Maybe you have a health condition that just isn’t going away. You’ve tried to find out what could help. But, there is just SO MUCH health info out there. The thing is, most of it’s general, lots of it is amateur, and none of it was created just for you. That’s where The Lab comes in.

I know how frustrating it can be. Searching for the answers to my health problems just led to overwhelm and frustration. Where to start? What to take? Who to ask?

Using my knowledge in modern and ancient modalities, together we’ll find out a) exactly what you want to achieve in terms of your health & well-being b) exactly how to get there by blending Ayurveda, Nutrition, Herbalism & Yoga. As a result of years of searching and testing, this is what I found to be the perfect mix and it’s so customizable! Let’s find out together what your perfect wellness protocol is! Not only is it fun, but your health & well-being depends on it.

Flor’s deep connection to and appreciation for nature, life and the power of the plants is inspiring, heart warming and mind opening.

Her knowledge is based on decades of experience and research, which makes her able to see the real, individual, raw, beautiful ‘me’ in everyone she works with.

- Frauke Schroth, Yoga Teacher; Retreat, Meditation & YTT Facilitator https://wildearthalive.com

Want to know more about me?

THESE DAYS…

What’s on my plate (literally): doing a light cleanse right now, so ditched the coffee and occasional red wine and am filling up my plate with freshness: kale, avocado, sprouts, brown basmati, spinach, mung dal & tons of lovely spices such ginger, turmeric, coriander… you get the idea!

What I enjoy doing: forest walks, sudoku with my son, date nights with my man, cooking with my daughters, reading (have about five books that are currently on or around my night table!), my daily yoga practice, connecting with my fabulous family all over the world, and my Ayurvedic self-care routines to name just a few.

What I’m reading: Ayurveda for Women, Conscious Loving, Mother Daughter Wisdom, The Whole Detox, Thus Spoke the Plant, and A New Earth.

What I’m listening to: Laura Gibson, Julia Byrne, Sufjan Stevens, Kishi Bashi, S. Carey, Sigur Rós & totally into 60’s Bossa Nova these days!

What’s on my mind these days: Change starts with you. Each person has a unique physiology and set of strengths that they can optimize for their own well-being and can then carry that high-vibe energy out into the world. Let’s bring that light and higher consciousness out! The world definitely needs it.

What’s the next step?

Contact me to schedule your free Intro Call, so we can see if working together is a good fit. It’ll only take a few minutes of our time and you’ll probably learn something from that call that will not only surprise you, but will already help you on your healing journey…