Celia de Mestral

In 2020, my life took a profound turn when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. What began as a frightening and uncertain experience became the start of a deeply transformative journey—one that invited me to reconsider how I was nourishing myself, relating to my body, processing my emotions, and living my life.

Although I had followed a vegan lifestyle for many years and was studying nutrition at the time of my diagnosis, I came to understand that health is about much more than dietary labels. I began exploring a more intentional, whole-person approach to well-being, incorporating plant-based nutrition, lifestyle changes, emotional healing, nervous-system regulation, spirituality, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Following surgery and an initial round of chemotherapy, I made deeply personal decisions regarding the direction of my care and committed myself to an integrative and holistic healing path. Books such as Radical Remission and Chris Beat Cancer became meaningful sources of inspiration, helping me feel empowered and actively involved in my own healing process.

Motivated by my experience, I trained as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and later became a Radical Remission Health Coach. I am currently in my fourth year of naturopathy studies and completing a mentorship in the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté. I have also trained in reflexology, plant-based nutrition, emotional intelligence, and mind–body approaches.

My personal and professional journey led me to create The Healing Ground, my holistic practice based in Geneva and available online. The Healing Ground is a compassionate space where individuals can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions of their well-being.

Today, six years after my diagnosis, I am healthy, grateful, and thriving. My experience has taught me that healing is deeply personal and rarely follows a single or linear path. I do not believe there is one approach that works for everyone. Instead, I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where each person can explore what feels meaningful, supportive, and sustainable for their unique circumstances.

Through my work, my intention is to help individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, better understand the patterns and experiences influencing their health, and become active and empowered participants in their healing journey.