Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ummilkhair Uqdah. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Ummilkhair , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear the backstory of how you established your own practice.

My journey to establishing my own practice began in childhood, where I first discovered my calling to help others. Having 4 older simblings they always took care of me and I would return the favor to my friends at home and school.

However, as I grew up through my professional training, I grew increasingly aware of a fundamental disconnect: the conventional approaches I encountered felt constraining, failing to honor the nuanced reality that each person arrives with their own unique story, circumstances, trauma, and needs. I found myself unable to accept a one-size-fits-all methodology when the individuals before me clearly required something far more personalized and thoughtful. They also felt they weren’t being heard by their health professionals.

The realization became the catalyst for founding my own practice – a space where I could honor the complexity and individuality of each person I serve, unbound by rigid frameworks that diminish rather than illuminate the path to healing and growth. Opening my own practice wasn’t simply a career decision; it was a commitment to the principle that genuine care requires the freedom to meet each individual exactly where they are.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I grew up in Southern California with my single mother and four older siblings, moving between Long Beach and Rancho Cucamonga. When I turned 18, my youngest sister was born. My mother was studying to become a nutritionist, and I became fascinated with health and wellness through our conversations about her case studies. I’d read her textbooks and manuals, which sparked a deep curiosity about the human body and healing. While I also pursued music through guitar and choir, it was the intricate nature of human health that truly captivated me.

“How did you get started in this field?”
During college at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, I began helping friends with health concerns—recommending specific teas or herbs for menstrual cramps, back pain, and other ailments. This hands-on problem-solving alongside my studies deepened my passion for holistic healing and set me on the path I’m on today.

“What experience do you have?”
Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients addressing various health challenges, including PCOS, fertility support, and chronic pain. My approach combines energy work, somatic healing, and helping clients release trauma stored in the body. I guide people in understanding their own bodies so they can achieve greater balance and wellness.

“What are you most proud of in your work?”
I’m most proud of helping people achieve their health goals while reconnecting with their inner well-being. Many clients come to me physically hurting and emotionally drained. By meeting them where they are without judgment and helping them release mental and emotional blockages, they experience profound healing. Watching them give themselves grace, transform their energy, and reclaim their vitality is incredibly fulfilling.

“What are you currently working on?”

I’m hosting several community workshops. “Healing the 2nd Brain” focuses on the Vagus nerves—exploring its connections through herbs, nutrition, somatic movement, and breathwork. “100 Watts” is a sacred communal experience where we use the power of our own voices to awaken the divine within. Through sustained chanting, we build grey matter in the brain, calm and soothe the nervous system, and activate higher consciousness. After extended practice, participants reach a profound level of conscious awareness—especially in community, where the collective vibration creates an energetic field that’s truly unparalleled. It’s a beautiful journey of remembering our inherent divinity. I’m also developing a youth workshop combining dance and music to help coordinate the body while teaching musical fundamentals and inspiring young minds.

Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?

Absolutely, though I’d weave in more travel. This work is my soul’s purpose, but I’ve always been curious about healing practices around the world—Ayurveda in India, traditional Chinese medicine, and indigenous healing ceremonies. Experiencing those firsthand and bringing that wisdom back to my community would have added beautiful layers to my practice. The foundation I’ve built is exactly right; I just wish I’d given myself more permission to wander and learn globally while building it.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

My resilience is a daily practice. One of the clearest examples was teaching mindfulness and meditation in schools. The schedule was all over the place, and many students weren’t initially interested—some were resistant, others distracted. But I never gave up. I showed up every time with all my tools, adapted my approach, and met them with patience and presence. Eventually, I started seeing breakthroughs. That experience taught me that resilience isn’t about one heroic moment; it’s about consistent commitment. In my office now, I keep a reminder that says “never give up” because I’m constantly reinventing my practice, learning more about myself and my clients, and choosing to show up fully—no matter what.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://kabsue.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ummi_uqdah9_6/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kabsuewithUmmi/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ummi-uqdah-cmt-clc-csc-b5437014/