Welcome to our garden - reopening winter 2026

We are a restorative space dedicated to creating a community of vibrant, embodied humans.Founded Mariel Golden, Marigolden brings its blend of holistic modalities to life in San Diego, California.

Our Story

Marigolden was founded in 2024 with the mission of creating a supportive space where individuals of all backgrounds could have the chance to step into their authentic, vibrant selves. Through a holistic blend of energetic support, physical movement, vocal work, and meditation - we foster a fun, bold, and compassionate experience.Inspired by a concept coined by Jennifer Gonzalez called "The Marigold Effect," we seek to support others as they grow into their brightest, most authentic selves.To quote Gonzalez:
"Many experienced gardeners follow a concept called companion planting: placing certain vegetables and plants near each other to improve growth for one or both plants. For example, rose growers plant garlic near their roses because it repels bugs and prevents fungal diseases. Among companion plants, the marigold is one of the best: It protects a wide variety of plants from pests and harmful weeds. If you plant a marigold beside most any garden vegetable, that vegetable will grow big and strong and healthy, protected and encouraged by its marigold."

We believe

+ When we fully inhabit our bodies, we step into our power. Seek embodiment and watch amazing things happen.+ There is a wise healer within us all.+ Creativity is central to the human experience. Our words, our thoughts, our actions: all are tools for conscious creation.+ Magic can happen every day.+ Art is for everyone. Speak, dance, sing, write, draw, be human.

About Us

Mariel Golden, reiki & energy work practitioner, embodiment instructor
Intuitive wellness is Mariel's passion. Growing up, she was inspired by her paternal grandfather who practiced western medicine (cardiology), and her maternal grandmother who practiced indigenous Chibcha herbalism and trance channeling. Today, Mariel focuses on supporting clients' personal wellness and stress reduction through a gentle blend of Reiki, energy work, sound meditation, and intuitive mindfulness support.
- Boulder Psychic Institute (Intuitive energy and mindfulness coursework, 2024 - present)
- Reiki Level I & II (Mara Clearspring, 2024)
- University of San Diego (Masters in Business Administration, 2013)

- University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (BA, 2007)
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Brad Golden, embodiment instructor
Helping students step into the best version of themselves is where Brad finds his greatest joy and sense of purpose. At Marigolden you can find him teaching embodiment.
- 2018's "Best Drama Teacher," Broadway San Diego.
- University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (BA, 2002)
- New York University (NYU) (Masters in Drama Education, 2020)

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Phone: (442) 222-8043
Vista, CA


*Disclaimer: Marigolden offers Reiki, energy work, sound meditation, intuitive movement, group meditation and movement classes, and one-on-one coaching. Sessions may include crystals, aromatherapy, and flower essences. California licenses medical and clinical “healing arts” professions, such as physicians, nurses, and psychotherapists. California does not license Reiki, energy work, or coaching. Our services are not licensed by the state. As California law requires, we disclose that Marigolden’s practitioners are not licensed by the state as healing arts practitioners. Our services are alternative and complementary wellness practices. They are not medical, psychological, or mental health care. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, prescribe medication, or advise changing any treatment prescribed by a licensed provider. Coaching is not therapy or counseling. Consult your health care provider before joining movement classes. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.


Marigolden Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2, 2026
Marigolden (“Marigolden,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a wellness business owned and operated by Mariel Golden and Brad Golden in San Diego County, California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website at marigolden.net (the “Site”), our social media accounts, our newsletter, and our booking and client services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
• Contact information: your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send through our contact form, by email, or by direct message.
• Booking information: your name, contact details, and the date, time, and type of the session you book.
• Newsletter information: your email address and subscription preferences.
• Client intake and wellness information: information you choose to share before or during a session or class. This may include your wellness goals, relevant health information, and emergency contact details.
• Client acknowledgment forms: signed forms confirming you received our required written disclosures.
• Payment information: payment details processed by our payment provider. We do not store full card numbers.
• Device and usage information: your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar data collected automatically by our website platform through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
• respond to your inquiries;
• schedule, confirm, and provide sessions, classes, and coaching;
• send our newsletter and updates you have requested;
• process payments;
• keep records required by law;
• maintain and improve the Site; and
• protect the safety of our clients, practitioners, and business.
We use wellness information only to provide and tailor your services. We do not use it for marketing.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it for targeted advertising. We share personal information only with the following categories of third parties:
• Service providers that help us run our business, including our scheduling provider (Acuity), newsletter platform (Substack), website host (Carrd), and payment processor (Stripe). Each provider handles your information under its own privacy policy.
• Social media platforms, such as Instagram, when you interact with our accounts. Your use of those platforms is governed by their policies.
• Legal and safety recipients, when required by law or legal process, or when needed to protect someone’s health or safety.
• A successor business, if Marigolden is reorganized, sold, or transferred.
4. Cookies and Do Not Track
Our website platform may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and measure traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work. Your browser may send a “Do Not Track” signal. The Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. Third parties, such as our website platform or embedded social media content, may collect information about your online activities over time and across websites when you use the Site.
5. How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy. We keep signed client acknowledgment forms for at least three years, as California law requires. We delete or securely dispose of information when we no longer need it.
6. How We Protect Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices
• Review and update: You may ask to review, correct, or update the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below.
• Deletion: You may ask us to delete your information. We may keep information we are legally required to retain, such as signed acknowledgment forms.
• Newsletter: You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. A parent or guardian must arrange services for anyone under 18. If you believe a child under 13 has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on the Site with a new effective date. Where appropriate, we will also notify newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
Marigolden Phone: (442) 222-8043
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