Meet Britten Daywell
INNER & OUTER ECOSYSTEM WELLNESS & DESIGN
Hello, I'm Britten. I'm delighted to have you here!
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I specialize in Inner and Outer Ecosystem Wellness and Design. As a holistic wellness practitioner and architectural designer, I believe that true well-being is achieved by harmonizing your internal health with your external environment.
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My journey has been a rich exploration of self-discovery. During my education, I was captivated by dance, art, design, psychology, and the built environment, which led me to carve out a unique career path. After college, I focused on design, art, movement and architecture.
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In 2009, a pivotal experience became a catalyst for transformation, introducing me to powerful tools for holistic well-being to nourish the body, calm the mind, and uplift the spirit. Combined with my artistic skills and psychological insights, these tools allowed me to rebuild and enhance both my inner and outer ecosystems.
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At Harmonize Life, I offer a unique blend of wellness services and creative design solutions. My specialties in Inner Wellness and Outer Ecosystem Design are central to our wheel of harmonizing life. With an eye for beauty and a deep understanding of how people interact with their surroundings, I create spaces and experiences that nourish both body and spirit. I'm eager to collaborate with you to design experiences that truly embody and nurture your well-being, guiding you towards a state of overall well-being. Together, we'll craft a harmonious path that resonates with your personal needs and enhances your daily living experience.​
Holistic Wellness and Authentic Space
Interested to hear more about my fusion of wellness and design?
Discover the foundations of my story below.
Artist, Designer and Space Creator
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As a child, I accompanied my mom to architecture school, crafting my own models. At home, I would sit in nature near the family workshop, observing my parents create intricate signs & furniture. In college, I loved making custom artwork frames with my dad. From a lineage of architectural and problem-solving minds pooled together with my creative spirit, "eye" for beauty and curious exploration, ignited a lifelong passion for the arts.
Armed with a Dual UM Arts & Architecture Degree and an LS&A Environment & Behavior multi-disciplinary degree, my approach to design was informed by a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between human behavior, and the environment. My keen sensitivity to nature and my surroundings drove me to create spaces and objects that evoke feeling and inspire movement through space while maintaining function and order.
Immersive studies & travels across Europe enriched my architectural knowledge, artistic sensibilities and cultural influence. My freelance business, Daywell Designs, brought new experiences to life, crafting unique hand-crafted pieces and collaborating on diverse projects. With my passion to uplift spirits and inspire purpose, my practice extends beyond traditional boundaries to embrace community initiatives and artistic endeavors.
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Meeting Brandon and realizing the synergy between our skillsets, we have united our expertise in art, design, construction, and project management, combined as Harmonic Studios. We're excited to create & transform your visions and ours into passion projects where imagination takes flight!
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The School of Art & Design​ & Architecture University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Fine Arts & Graphic Design
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The School of Literature, Science & Arts University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Individual Concentration Program: Environment & Behavior, Bachelor of Arts
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Villa Corsi Salviatti, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy Summer Intensive Schooling in Architecture and Art History: UofM & Madison Wisconsin
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10 + Years Working in the Field Freelance, For Start Up & Established Companies: Design Build, Interior Design, Graphic Design, & Architecture
Nurturing to Wellness
Friends often admire my plates of artistically arranged, colorful, and nutritious meals, along with my unique teas. Nutrition brings me joy and complements my movement practices. Together, these daily habits help me tune into my body’s needs, enhance my vitality, and create space to listen to my inner self.
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Through resilience and discovery, I’ve learned to listen closely. In 2000, I sustained a serious car injury. Despite my passion for physical activity and team camaraderie as a varsity and college athlete, the rigorous training didn’t fit my path. Over time, my body developed scar tissue and fascia, leading to muscular compensation that made breathing and expansion difficult. This accident during a high school auto class was the start of a journey full of unexpected challenges. Years later, a minor rear-end collision led to what I can only describe as a profound "eye-opening experience" that lasted nine months. Digesting food became difficult, my sensitivity to the world increased, yet I felt a deep sense of tranquility and connection to something greater, guiding me to create a community center and foster community connections.
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I began exploring my body, emotions, and energy field. Each day, I uncovered new insights and ways to nurture myself. I spent a decade apprenticing with a wide range of experts, including doctors, herbalists, reiki masters, massage therapists, yoga teachers, chiropractors, and other healers. I engaged in practices like biofeedback, meditation, dance, and somatic work, each contributing to my journey. I also embraced wild foraging, growing my own food, and crafting custom herbal blends with a master herbalist. This process helped me understand my equilibrium and inspired me to build community connections.
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At farmers markets, I created herbal remedies disguised as tasty treats and teas, which allowed me to connect with clients one-on-one. I honed my skills in a commercial kitchen, and some of these creations will soon be available as Harmonic Medicinals.
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With new clarity and determination, I pursued formal education to refine my skills. A six-year immersion in Taoist healing arts school deepened my understanding, enhancing my technical bodywork and qi manipulation. I immersed myself in tai chi, Nei gong, and qi gong, developing a desire to refine my skills, set clear boundaries, and use them purposefully.
I am deeply grateful for my teachers, ongoing learning, and the sense of adventure and playfulness that drives me.
Please join me on the Be Well Nutrition & Qi Cultivation to learn more!
I’m excited to share this journey with you and my partner, Brandon. Together, we’re thrilled to offer guidance and inspiring solutions to help you thrive authentically. We can’t wait to be here with you! <3 <3 <3​​
Certifications
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Level II Inner Cultivation & Healing Certification - (2015-2022) Sun Shen Taoist School, Ann Arbor Michigan : Technical Bodywork & Technical Qi
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Reiki II - Certified
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"Lindera": A 4 season Herbal Intensive, with Jim McDonald, SE Michigan - energetic folk herbalism school.
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Student of Inner Culture: Chinese Medicine Herbalist Certification Program.
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Student @ The School of Modern Herbal Medicine w/Thomas Easley, Matthew Wood "The Theory and Application of Traditional Western Energetics”
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Apprentice of George Vuevac - Lakota & Austrian Herbalist @ Ancient Formula
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Assist in Mentorship program with Merri Walters: Healer & Flower Essence Creator @www.sacredessences.com
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Apprenticeship with Cristo Bowers
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NEI Gong: Long Term Student of Pastor Alexis Neuhaus
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong: Student of Greg @ Spiral Chi Center, Ypsilanti, MI
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12 + Years Self Study alongside Local Practitioners
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Over 10,000 hours Body Work / Distance Work with Classmates & Clients
Work with Britten
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