🧠 Op-Ed: Honoring Choice, Embracing Balance: My Perspective on Vaccination and Holistic Care and Informed Consent

By Chanel Stynder, Founder of Coco Holistix

In the world of wellness, few topics stir as much emotion and complexity as vaccination. As a trauma-informed homeopath and advocate for accessible, client-centered care, I believe it’s time we approach this conversation with nuance, compassion, and respect for individual sovereignty.

💬 Bodily Autonomy Is Non-Negotiable

At Coco Holistix, we hold bodily autonomy as a sacred principle. Every person deserves the right to make informed decisions about their health, free from coercion or shame. Whether someone chooses to vaccinate, delay, or decline, that choice should be met with understanding — not judgment.

Health is deeply personal. Our bodies carry stories, traumas, and wisdom that deserve to be honored. Informed consent isn’t just a legal checkbox; it’s a cornerstone of ethical care. I believe in empowering clients with knowledge, space, and support to make decisions that align with their values and lived experiences.

🏥 Vaccines and the Wisdom of Timing

Medicine is not one-size-fits-all. The timing, context, and individual constitution matter — and that includes vaccination. I support vaccines as powerful tools in public health, especially when used thoughtfully and transparently. What I advocate for is informed, compassionate care: a space where people can ask questions, understand risks and benefits, and make decisions that feel aligned with their bodies and lives. Preventative interventions like vaccines can be life-saving — and they’re most effective when paired with trust, education, and respect for choice.

🌿 Homeopathy as a Gentle Ally

In my practice, I’ve witnessed the profound power of classical homeopathy to support the body through illness, imbalance, and emotional upheaval. Homeopathy doesn’t suppress symptoms — it listens to them. It works with the body’s innate intelligence, nudging it gently toward equilibrium.

Whether someone is navigating post-vaccine symptoms, seasonal illness, or chronic stress, homeopathy offers a safe, individualized path to healing. It’s not a replacement for conventional care — it’s a complement. A bridge between the physical and the energetic, the clinical and the intuitive.

🤝 Bridging Worlds, Building Trust

I dream of a healthcare landscape where Western medicine and holistic modalities collaborate, not compete. Where practitioners respect each other’s tools and clients feel safe exploring both. Where choice is honored, and healing is multidimensional.

At Coco Holistix, we’re building that vision — one conversation, one remedy, one empowered client at a time.

Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep listening. And above all, let’s keep honoring the wisdom of the body.