Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle, DACM
Trauma-Conscious Transformational Life Coach Specializing in Grief
Behavioural Coaching, Emotional Intelligence Coaching, Health Coaching, Life Coaching, Mindfulness Meditation, Transition Coaching, Wellbeing Coaching, Wellness Coaching
Interested?Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle, (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine) has been fascinated by all aspects of health and the ways that they interrelate for as long as she can remember. As a student and practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for over 2 decades, Tracey has been honored to hold safe space for others, and continues to do so in both her in-person and online businesses.
In early 2020, after a series of miscarriages, Tracey found herself in crisis physically and emotionally. These losses accelerated the next steps on her journey toward wellness and wholeness. She was fortunate enough to find the tools and support she needed, and now is delighted to provide them to others moving forward in the wake of grief.
Tracey utilizes practices from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Practicum at UMass Medical School, Neurolinguistic Programming, deep forgiveness work, and practices that release emotions and limiting beliefs in her Trauma-Conscious Transformational Life Coaching Practice. These methods have enabled Tracey to guide clients toward deep levels of healing and thriving, something many of them thought they could never achieve.
Coaching Credentials
- Estima Method - Certified Metabolic Health Coach and Chalice participant (June 2021 - September 2022)
- Avalon Empowerment - Certified Trauma-Conscious Transformational Coach, Certified Master Level Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, Social Impact and Awareness Certification (August 2021-December 2022)
- Currently Enrolled in Coaching Supervision through Avalon Empowerment - this is a best practice, not a requirement
My Clients
"There are some people in my life that I feel like I was destined to meet.
Usually these people turn out to be part of a powerful change in my life; Tracey is certainly one of them.
Coming to benefit from Tracey’s vast healing abilities feels like I struck Gold.
As a therapist I know how important it is to make people feel seen and known.
I feel completely safe and cared for in Tracey’s presence.
I’m wildly impressed with her knowledge and even more so by her deep intuition.
I would recommend Tracey as a healer, a catalyst for beautiful and powerful change, to anyone."
~VALERIE G.
"Working with Tracey was an incredible experience. She helped me process my emotions related to childlessness and limiting beliefs. She explained her coaching process clearly and made sure I understood the techniques she would be using to support me on my healing journey.
During one of my sessions, Tracey facilitated a powerful forgiveness exercise that allowed me to let go of some past traumas that were holding me back. She created a safe and supportive space for me to explore my emotions, and I felt so comfortable being vulnerable with her. As a result of the exercise, I experienced a profound sense of healing and relief.
Tracey was always sensitive to my needs and checked in with me regularly, ensuring our sessions were focused on the issues that were most important to me. Her ability to hold space with compassion and understanding was truly remarkable.
I am so grateful for Tracey's guidance and support, and I would highly recommend her coaching services to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate coach to help them navigate life's challenges."
~SINDY K.
"What can I say about Tracey…
"What can I say about Tracey…
I can’t count the number of times when I would be so up in my head and just all over the place and she just keeps holding space for me and guiding me oh so effortlessly through the process.
Her intuitive skills are beyond incredible it’s like she’s in my head pulling out everything that needs to be said at just the right moment for those subtle ah-ha moments that bring so much clarity and honestly a sense of peace.
Tracey continues to guide and encourage me down this winding road and with each road block she continues to support me with her loving touch.
I can’t even express how grateful I am for her as she has been such a tremendous stepping stone in my journey of healing my past so that I can step into my greatness and show up as the woman I’m meant to be."
CANDACE BURKART, SASKATOON, SK
"I have worked with Tracey several times. Each time, I have been impressed by how she shows up with complete focus and amazing compassion and empathy for whatever the client is working through. The Breakthrough process with Tracey was impactful in ways that I couldn’t have predicted and quite literally enabled me to resolve trauma responses and release limiting decisions that I had been dealing with and carrying for most of my life. It isn’t possible to make a strong enough recommendation for working with Tracey to make impactful changes in your life."
"I have worked with Tracey several times. Each time, I have been impressed by how she shows up with complete focus and amazing compassion and empathy for whatever the client is working through. The Breakthrough process with Tracey was impactful in ways that I couldn’t have predicted and quite literally enabled me to resolve trauma responses and release limiting decisions that I had been dealing with and carrying for most of my life. It isn’t possible to make a strong enough recommendation for working with Tracey to make impactful changes in your life."
FAITH KOLTAK, DENVER, CO
“I highly recommend Tracey. She is an intuitive, kind and compassionate life coach. In just a few sessions she helped me identify my triggers and create new strategies to change lifelong habits. Tracey's support has given me the confidence and belief that I needed to create the life I desire. I am forever grateful to her.”
LAURA STERLING, CALGARY, CANADA
Education
- Pacific College of Health and Science, Chicago — Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine ( January 2002- April 2007)
- Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, UMASS Medical School - Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (June 2013)
- Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego - Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (December 2015)
- Estima Method - Certified Metabolic Health Coach and Chalice participant (June 2021 - September 2022)
- Avalon Empowerment - Certified Trauma-Conscious Transformational Coach, Certified Master Level Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, Social Impact and Awareness Certification (August 2021-December 2022)
- Currently Enrolled in Coaching Supervision through Avalon Empowerment - this is a best practice, not a requirement
Professional Experience
Steady Hands Acupuncture
May 2007 - 2023
- Full Time Acupuncture Practice in MA and CT
drsteadyhardcastle.com
December 2021 - present
- Transformational Life Coach
- Advocate and Educator on the topic of disenfranchised grief due to pregnancy loss and childlessness
Integrative Care Hours:
September 2015-December 2015
- 26 hours Berkshire Medical Center (MA)
- 12 hours Lawrence and Memorial Hospital (CT)
- 9 Hours Fairview Hospital (MA)
- 9 Hours Sojourns Clinic (VT)
Teaching Experience:
September 2006-December 2007
- Teaching Assistant for Master’s Program, Pacific College of Health and Science
October 2013-April 2014
- Guest lecturer on Mindfulness, Berkshire School
January 2014-June 2017
- Independent Study Supervisor and Guest Lecturer, Simon’s Rock College of Bard
January 2016-September 2016
- Teaching Assistant for Doctoral Program, Pacific College of Health and Science
March 2016
- Continuing Education Provider, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, CT – lecture on Acupuncture as it pertains to Integrative Medicine
April 2016
- Preceptor for clinical rotation, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
May 2023
- Continuing Education Provider, Healthy Seminars, “Best Practices for Supporting Patients Recovering from Pregnancy Loss and Childlessness”
Education and Certification
- Pacific College of Health and Science, Chicago — Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine ( January 2002- April 2007)
- Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, UMASS Medical School - Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (June 2013)
- Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego - Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (December 2015)
- Estima Method - Certified Metabolic Health Coach and Chalice participant (June 2021 - September 2022)
- Avalon Empowerment - Certified Trauma-Conscious Transformational Coach, Certified Master Level Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, Social Impact and Awareness Certification (August 2021-December 2022)
- Currently Enrolled in Coaching Supervision through Avalon Empowerment - this is a best practice, not a requirement