We're Trauma Informed Yoga Educators and Healing Artists who offer programs and trainings in peace and nonviolence, restorative justice and community building.
We collaborate with individuals, communities and organizations impacted by various forms of social and environmental oppression, as all oppressions are connected.
These injustices create traumas that must be addressed through the physical body.
We provide practices that support participants in transforming these traumas and breaking cycles of pain across generations, helping to support future generations through individual and collective healing.
We know that by cultivating inner peace, we can change the way we interact with ourselves, our communities and the world!
Meet Robyn & Keme —
“By cultivating inner peace, we can change the way we interact with ourselves, our communities and the world!”
Robyn Donaldson, J.D.
Robyn became a yoga teacher after experiencing trauma and grief as a caretaker for terminally ill family members; and after working in politics, law and business. She experienced stress and burnout that impacted her health. She’s been a Certified Yoga Teacher for over 15 years and has advanced yoga teacher trainings in Prana Vinyasa, Ayurveda and Hatha. Robyn’s been practicing yoga for over 25 years. She believes in yoga’s power in addressing grief, moving trauma and building community. She has used these practices in processing her father’s transition to end of life and has seen firsthand the mind-body-spirit life connection to creation. Yoga’s supported Robyn in adapting to big life transitions and living a healthy, holistic, balanced life.
When moving trauma through the body, it’s helpful to have emotional and mental health support from professionals in the areas of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.
Meet Our Team of Psychotherapists and Artists —
Dr. Rosa-Ashe Turner & Joe Turner
Dr. Rosa Ashe-Turner continues to provide deep reparative therapy after 25-plus years in a private setting that is warm, welcoming, comfortable and safe. She offers care to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges.
“Perhaps you have been working through your areas of trauma for some time now, but they seem to keep returning time and time again..., leaving you exhausted, bewildered and feeling stuck. What if some intensive Psychotherapy work could be useful in helping you to break through some of those barriers? Sometimes an hour once or twice per month is just not enough. Indulge yourself in two, three, or five hours of intensive therapy designed especially to address your own deep and complex experiences of concern. Our time together may include Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, Writing, talk therapy and other forms of creative therapies.
As a Practicing Psychotherapist for 25 plus years and as many as a certified clinical Hypnotherapist... I have found that people who have been in therapy for many years and tried different approaches, can still find it bewildering to note, that they are not quite where they would like to be emotionally. I offer an opportunity that speaks to this person.
If this is the time in your life when you are ready to give yourself the gifts and benefits of indulging in the luxury of your own emotional self-care...then try intensive Psychotherapy in a warm safe nurturing environment. Beyond the years of good useful therapy, is the next level of integration and the excitement of discovering what's next...just for you!” -Dr. Rosa
Joe Turner, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
“Straight, gay, kinky, spiritual or skeptic, in therapy you may discover pleasantly surprising things about yourself. You may become more yourself, find new strength. You can transform social minority life experiences into a vision of personal identity. You can come to terms with the realities of anxiety, depression, stress, difficult relationships: Maybe life is exceptionally difficult now. Maybe you need space to rediscover forgotten goals . Sometimes it's good to have assistance. Therapy can help.
In the therapeutic conversation, we can look under the surface. We can find the buried tangles that dull your satisfaction and block you from making change. And we can sort them out. Gently. Safely. I support both 12-Step and Moderation Management approaches. See more at www.joeturnerlpc.com. Joe Richard Turner is listed at AllTherapist.com
We may work with patterns of thinking, or with your deep emotions. We can include emotionally supportive hypnotherapy where it's appropriate. Your needs set the pace.”
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.”
Keme Hawkins, Ph.D.
Keme is a Certified Yoga Teacher and has practiced for over 25 years. Her expertise is in Meditation, Writing and various healing arts to address trauma and explore deep seated feelings. Keme’s academic work teaching at Emory University and University Wisconsin-Madison, along with her artistic pursuits supported her in processing her father’s incarceration, his death by capital punishment and familial issues connected to that trauma and oppression. She believes in the value of meditation, therapy and mental health. She’s a screenwriter, editor and writing consultant; helping artists bring their ideas into fruition.
Sharon “Natalie” Dennis
Since 2012, Natalie Dennis has been a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. She’s the owner of Epiphany Counseling and Case Management Services. Mrs. Dennis has been providing counseling to clients who have dealt with severe trauma for over a decade. She believes trauma can be beautiful because trauma brings about change, and adversity may bring about purpose.
Building Community & Culture Around Mental Health: Music, Art and Connection
Marcel Jean, Owner and Operator, Marcel Jean Muzik & Zzaje Productions
“Marcel Jean has over 25 years of experience in the music business as a manager, producer, promoter, booker and world renowned professional Jazz musician. His roster includes over 100 legendary artists who represent various musical genres: R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Rap, Pop and Rock.
Marcel/Zzaje have partnered with and produced major musical events for some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Boyz II Men, EnVogue, Jill Scott, Mary J Blige, Lizzo, Robert Glasper, Wyclef Jean and more!
Zzaje Productions have booked and promoted live music events across the country such as the Superbowl Miami concerts, Chicago's Hyde Park summer series, festivals, community events, clubs, lounges, music theaters, fundraisers and regional music concerts.”
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