Hi, I'm Alex.

Sex & Intimacy Educator and Event Facilitator, and Owner of emeraldhayley sensual wellness.

Childhood me was an extraordinarily imaginative and zestful little being. I engaged with life like I was the main character of a fantasy novel; running through the woods like a little forest elf, talking to animals, pretending to be a magic wielding sorceress, and exploring creepy dark hallways thrilled by the chance to experience something supernatural.

Fast forward to adult me and you'll meet a slightly more practical, grounded version of the above, but that lust for magic is still there...and it's probably why I fell so gleefully hard into the worlds of Yoga, Tantra, and Erotic Embodiment because they are systems that allow you to truly experience magic in the real world.

Apart from wishing I was Yennefer of Vengerberg or Arwen Undómiel, I am unwaveringly fulfilled by a few things: learning about sex & relationships, teaching about sex & relationships, and self-improvement combining western(modern psychology) + eastern(ancient spirituality) approaches.

emeraldhayley is genuinely an amalgamation of my love to share all of the above with as many people as I can.

"That distant blue, that's me and you."

-Architects

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your workshops, events, or private sessions involve nudity or sexual contact?

As the educator/mentor, I do not engage in nudity or sexual contact with clients/attendees.

There are circumstances where partial nudity of the attendee/client(s) may be permitted (for example during self-love rituals) or in cases where it makes appropriate sense for the growth/healing process(this process requires explicit consent and a liability statement).

There are some contexts with which physical (nonsexual) contact may be permitted in session between myself & a client/attendee (such as during demonstrations in a massage workshop or anatomical assists during a tantric yoga class).
There are some contexts with which sensual contact may be permitted between partners in a private educational session.

Please email me if you have any questions on this matter!

I don't feel comfortable learning about sex/relationships in group settings, do you offer private classes?

Yes! Please reach out to me at the CONTACT page if there is a certain workshop or topic you'd like to learn in a private setting.

Can I claim a private educational session with insurance?

While private educational sessions can at times be therapeutic in nature, unfortunately our sessions are not eligible for reimbursement through standard health insurance providers.

What do you mean by "private educational session"?

This is not code for anything sexually explicit. Private Educational Session just means an educational workshop or topic relating to intimacy being taught in a 1 on 1 (or small private group) format instead of in public group classes.

Are you a registered Therapist or Counsellor?

My studies have been completed through independent and private institutions, which means I am not a registered therapist or counsellor.

Where are you based out of?

I am currently based out of Grande Prairie AB, however I travel throughout Alberta for private sessions and workshops/events.

I also travel throughout North America a few times a year offering workshops and facilitating/speaking at events.

Do you offer in person sessions? Online sessions?

Both! If you're located in Alberta Canada and would like an in-person private educational session, please inquire at the CONTACT page.
Otherwise I can work with anyone around the world in an online session.

My work is informed and inspired by myriad sources; some living, some not, some real, some not. Namely... Layla Martin, Emily Nagoski, Esther Perel, Emily Morse, Bessel van der Kolk, Peter A. Levine, Richard Schwartz, Matthew Hussey, John & Julie Gottman, Tifa Lockhart, Shannon Boodram, Regena Thomashauer, Lori Brotto, Gary Chapman, Harville Hendrix, Yennefer of Vengerberg, Betty Dodson, Zabie Yamasaki, Ian Kerner, David Schnarch, Byron Katie, Betty Martin, Frodo Baggins & Samwise Gamgee, Jaiya, Maxinne Björk, Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Amy Chan, Mantak Chia, Summoner Yuna, Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, Brad Warner, Stan Tatkin, Barbara Carrellas, Ash Ketchum, Navi.

I ALSO LOVE

...being upside down, mountains, stargazing, pumpkin candles, lists, dragons, swords, freckles, smoothies, metal music, science, yams, teaching, moss, laughing, house plants, cosmology, oatmeal, snowboarding, surprises, pranks, forests, fantasy, kissing, thunder, gems, waterfalls, cuddling, tattoos, wraps, ocean, dnd, climbing, animals, massages, motorcycles, abandoned buildings, ferns, wrestling, role-play, exploring, spicy books, boulders, dirt, learning, serendipity, kombucha, wall-sits, adventures, dirty talk, spiders, pecans, helping, games, teasing, crows, sleds, sexuality, wisdom, cherries, breathing, yoga.