Are you taking care of your mental health?! Self-care is a buzz word now especially since a global pandemic shocked us all out of complacency and feelings of safety. I believe mental health is a daily practice like diet, fitness, sleep and mindfulness that we all need regularly. An experienced guide and wellness partner can make all the difference! I have years of practice working with a very diverse population. As a gay man living in Utah I understand the challenges experienced by ‘unseen’ individuals and I have experience working with a varied group of individuals. Certified in Mind Body Medicine and EMDR. Trauma proficient

Xander Gordon is a Canadian American living in Utah. He was born in American Fork, Utah to a Canadian father and Afrikaans mother who were both attending school. Xander was raised on a small farm in Northern Alberta Canada – milking cows, raising chickens and pigs and riding horses. In 1999 Xander returned to Utah and began his college education graduating from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in many diverse settings, providing services to disadvantaged and under-served populations, and leading in community advocacy. He has served on multiple local nonprofit boards and has a passion for outreach and individual empowerment. Xander has worked in government, private, medical and nonprofit systems. To manage daily and work stressors Xander escapes to nature to refuel with the incredible adventure activities available in the wild vast outdoors of Utah.