Geneva, Switzerland

A safe space to
come back to yourself.

At The Healing Ground, I support you in reconnecting with your body, emotions, and inner resources through naturopathic care, plant-based nutrition, reflexology, nervous system inquiry, and compassionate mind-body support.

Celia de Mestral
Meet your practitioner

Hi, I'm Celia.

I'm a certified Radical Remission Health Coach, a plant-based nutritionist, and a naturopathy practitioner in training, with over five years of experience supporting people on their healing journey.

I know this path from the inside. I've experienced breast cancer myself, so I understand firsthand the challenges of navigating illness and recovery — and I learned that healing is about far more than the body.

My work brings together the principles of Radical Remission, naturopathic health practices, emotional healing approaches, and trauma-informed, mind-body support. I'm passionate about helping women reconnect with their health, resilience, and inner resources — by looking at the emotional and psychological factors that shape healing, not only the physical ones.

  • Certified Radical Remission Health Coach
  • Plant-based nutritionist
  • ASCA-recognised practitioner
  • Naturopathy practitioner in training
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Trauma-informed, mind-body support

"My mission is to create a nurturing space where women can heal, reconnect with their bodies, and embrace their inner wisdom and strength."

Rooted in nature  ·  Guided by compassion  ·  Restored from within

About

My Approach

At the Healing Ground, my approach is inspired by naturopathy and guided by a holistic understanding of health, where the body, mind, emotions, nervous system, lifestyle, and environment are all deeply interconnected.

This vision is also deeply personal. My own journey through illness, healing, and inner transformation taught me that true well-being cannot be approached only through the physical body. Symptoms often carry a story. They may speak of stress, emotional patterns, life transitions, unresolved experiences, or protective mechanisms we developed long before we understood them.

Rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation, I look at the person as a whole. This may include exploring nutrition, lifestyle habits, vital hygiene, natural techniques, stress regulation, emotional well-being, and the body's innate capacity to restore balance. Academic medicine also holds an essential place in this vision: holistic support is not here to replace medical care, but to complement it with a broader, more integrative perspective.

A central part of my work is the gentle exploration of the emotional and nervous system patterns that may be connected to physical symptoms. Long-term stress, unresolved emotions, early life experiences, and protective patterns can leave an imprint on the body and influence how we experience health today.

Through a space of presence, compassion, and gentle inquiry, we explore not only what is happening in the body, but also what the body may be expressing. This process invites greater awareness, self-understanding, and a deeper reconnection with the parts of ourselves that may have been ignored, silenced, or in survival mode for many years.

The intention of this work is to support you in reconnecting with your body, understanding yourself more fully, and moving toward greater balance, clarity, vitality, and inner freedom.

Disclaimer. This work is complementary and does not replace medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up with your healthcare provider.
Celia de Mestral, founder of The Healing Ground
What I offer

Services

Naturopathic consultation with herbs and notes

Naturopathic Consultation

A holistic session to explore your health history, lifestyle, digestion, sleep, stress, energy, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.

We build a full picture of where you are today, then shape a plan around natural techniques and lifestyle shifts that fit your life — alongside your existing medical care, not instead of it.

In person or online · ~90 min first session
A colourful plant-based spread

Plant-Based Nutrition

Support to nourish your body with balanced, practical, plant-based meals adapted to your needs.

No rigid meal plans — just practical guidance that fits your routine, preferences, and any medical considerations you're navigating.

In person or online · ~60 min
Two women in an open, supportive conversation

Radical Remission Coaching

Support inspired by the Radical Remission framework, exploring healing factors such as nutrition, emotions, intuition, purpose, social support, and lifestyle.

Especially suited to women navigating a cancer diagnosis or recovery who want a structured, evidence-informed way to explore what supports healing beyond medical treatment.

In person or online · Ongoing, paced with you
See the Nine Healing Factors →
Breathing with hands on heart and belly

Mind-Body & Nervous System Inquiry

A compassionate space to explore emotions, protective patterns, stress responses, and the connection between body and mind.

Gentle, curiosity-led sessions — no pressure to arrive at answers quickly. We follow what your body and nervous system are ready to show you.

In person or online · ~60 min
Reflexology session with a foot map

Reflexology

A gentle body-based practice that supports relaxation, circulation, and nervous system balance.

A quieter, hands-on complement to talk-based sessions — often paired with a naturopathic consultation for a fuller reset.

In person only · ~45–60 min
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Workshops & Talks

Educational and experiential spaces around holistic health, emotional awareness, plant-based living, and nervous system regulation.

Offered as group sessions — also available for organizations and community groups on request.

Group format · Length varies
A guide I share with clients

Radical Remission: Nine Healing Factors

Researcher Dr. Kelly Turner studied over 1,000 cases of unexpected cancer recovery. Across interviews with survivors and healers on six continents, nine factors kept surfacing — regardless of diagnosis or culture.

A gentle note. These factors are linked to a stronger immune system, and a strong, healthy immune system is key to the body's ability to heal. They are not a guaranteed cure or a promise — they're offered here as ideas to explore alongside, never instead of, your medical care team.
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1

Radically Changing Your Diet

Cutting back sharply on sugar, red meat, and processed foods, shifting toward vegetables, fruit, and whole grains — with intention behind each meal.

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2

Taking Control of Your Health

Becoming an active participant — asking questions, seeking second opinions, researching options — shifting from passive patient to informed partner.

Hand on heart, listening inward
3

Following Your Intuition

Trusting a quiet inner sense about treatments, practitioners, or timing — noticing gut feelings alongside medical advice, not instead of it.

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4

Using Herbs & Supplements

Incorporating herbal or supplement regimens alongside medical treatment — always checked against possible interactions with an oncologist first.

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5

Releasing Suppressed Emotions

Identifying old, buried emotions — grief, anger, fear — and expressing rather than suppressing them. One of the most commonly cited factors.

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6

Increasing Positive Emotions

Deliberately cultivating joy, love, and laughter — not forced positivity, but making room for genuine moments of lightness.

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7

Embracing Social Support

Strong, honest relationships where what matters is the quality of connection — feeling truly seen, not just surrounded by people.

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8

Deepening Spiritual Connection

A felt connection to something beyond the illness itself — through religion, nature, meditation, or a personal sense of meaning.

Choosing the moments that matter
9

Having Strong Reasons to Live

A clear, personal sense of purpose — a person to stay for, a project, a calling — consistently present among survivors studied.

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Compassionate Inquiry

Developed by physician Dr. Gabor Maté, Compassionate Inquiry gently explores how unprocessed emotion, stress, and early experience can show up in the body — including in physical illness. It's often especially useful alongside factors 5 and 6 above.

"Not why the addiction, or the illness — but why the pain?"

  • Curiosity over judgment
    Approach your own reactions with gentle interest instead of criticism.
  • The body keeps the story
    Physical sensation and illness can hold emotional history worth listening to.
  • Notice the pattern, not just the problem
    Look at when a feeling or behavior first became a coping strategy.
  • Compassion is the doorway
    Real change tends to follow self-compassion, not self-criticism.
Important. These factors and Compassionate Inquiry are complementary practices, not a substitute for medical treatment, and not a clinical protocol or guarantee of outcome. Please talk with your oncology team before changing diet, supplements, or treatment decisions. Curious to explore this further? Book a session.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace my medical care?

No. This work is complementary and does not replace medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up with your healthcare provider. It's designed to sit alongside your existing care, not instead of it.

What happens in a first session?

We'll spend time understanding your health history, lifestyle, and what brought you here — then talk through what kind of support might help, at a pace that feels right for you.

Do you offer sessions online?

Yes — most services are available both in person in Geneva and online. Reflexology is offered in person only, since it's hands-on.

Is this covered by health insurance?

Some practices offered here may be covered under Swiss complementary insurance policies recognized by ASCA, depending on your provider and my registration status. Check with your insurer, and feel free to ask me directly.

Do you run workshops for groups or organizations?

Yes — workshops and talks are also available on request for community groups, workplaces, or organizations. Get in touch to discuss what would work.

Ready to book a session?

Choose a time that works for you — sessions are available in person in Geneva or online.

Reach out

Get in Touch

Have a question, or ready to begin? I'd love to hear from you.

Email
contact@thehealingground.ch
Telephone
+41 78 902 40 11