Humboldt County, California
~Wiyot land of rivers and redwoods
My Journey
I come from an island off the coast of Honduras, where my Cuban grandmother taught me to work with ancestral spirits. I’ve worked with healing elements in nature since childhood, and Omisaide is the spiritual name my elders gave me in ceremony.
As an immigrant, I’ve had to relearn how to live connected to an inherent sense of belonging and worthiness. My journey has instilled in me a commitment to help others reconnect to this birthright of knowing we belong.
I've worked with individuals, families and organizations in the U.S. and Latin America for over thirty years, and I practice what I teach.
How I Help People Who Aren't Sure Where They Fit In:
Increase a Sense of Belonging in Your Life
We do this first by bringing awareness to our bodies and then grounding to the earth. From this grounded presence, we creatively explore our histories and identities in order to shed light on what limits our sense of belonging and how we can increase belonging in all areas of our lives.
For Individuals
I recommend starting with individual sessions, if you're new to somatic therapies and/or if you aren't quite ready to work with others in a group. I also recommend starting with individual sessions if you're experiencing chronic or acute pain.
Grow Empathy and Compassion for Self and Others
By learning to recognize, express, and regulate our own sensations, feelings and needs, we can begin to recognize the emotions and needs of others. As we increase this level of care and understanding, we also learn new ways to nourish our connections and maintain healthy relationships.
For Couples
These sessions are relevant to all types of partnerships and focus primarily on communication skills, decision making, conflict navigation, and creating empowering agreements.
Learn to Deepen Connections
in Community
Foundational to this work is how we show up in community. Whether it's during our group work together or within other communities we belong to, we'll explore our roles, presence, and our leadership and communication skills.
For Groups
Relation Depth™ deepens flow and understanding, while increasing leadership skills, in groups and organizations. We integrate somatics and mindfulness (to help us understand ourselves better) with relational skills to help us find creative ways to collaborate and communicate better.