REVIEWS
“Olivia is gifted at helping others connect to their sense of self and then using that awareness to create music with what they find.”
—Mary, adult voice workshop participant
“Vocal coaching with Olivia allowed me to discover more than just the physical expression of my voice but also every single layer I had built up over time to suppress it. Her depth of knowledge, talent and understanding of music is clear from the beginning but it is her wisdom of the human condition that really encourages you to explore your whole sense of being. These private sessions open the door for you to dive deep into your soul to better understand how and what you want and need to express from within. Working with Olivia in just a matter of months not only gave me permission to use my voice in song but also in life as I even felt inspired to pursue new endeavors. It's exciting to see so much growth in such a short period of time and I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with her guidance along the way.”
—V Ayers; Yoga Teacher and Wellness Guide
“Working with Olivia in this SE space has been a tremendously valuable and helpful resource for me through this challenging season of intense personal transition, job and income loss from COVID, navigating the resurgence of trauma in my body, etc.”
— Lynn O’Brien; Coach, Musician, and Speaker
“This [SE] process connects mind and body, and shifts the focus from my overworked brain, down into breath and body wisdom, bring[ing] me immense relief and release. It is ‘as welcome as rain in Texas’.”
— Rebecca Dietz; Artist and Professor
“Olivia is kind and empathic. As an Indigenous woman, I appreciate her grounding in anti-oppression in our work together. She is a gifted healer and I highly recommend her.”
—Jennifer Falcon, activist and environmental consultant
“Olivia has been working with our 8-year-old daughter for about a year now. From day one, our daughter was able to connect with Olivia due to her compassion and ease. You can tell how intentional and dedicated Olivia is to her clients and families in her style of communication, professionalism, and how prepared she is for every session that makes each one so impactful. We have joked with her about how she is the modern Marry Poppins. Olivia has incorporated Somatic Experiencing and her years of experience in early childhood music education in such a fun and effortless way. We have witnessed our daughter’s transformation as Olivia has been able to teach us as parents how to better regulate our daughter’s nervous system through song, dance, and play. Olivia has helped us process our daughter’s birth trauma utilizing Somatic Experiencing in a safe and creative way. Our daughter went from almost daily angry outbursts to now normal anger. As parents, we feel more confident in our abilities to help our daughter regulate her body and emotions. We are so fortunate to have found Olivia as she has made a lasting impact on our family. The deeper emotional connection we have with our daughter because of Olivia’s work with her and us as parents is priceless.”
—Hoar Family
“I’ve gone to conventional therapy for years, and after a while I stopped because I always felt like I had more tools in my bag that we’re more contextual to my needs than my therapist did. The feeling of leaving a session “empty-handed” was a common one. I had all but given up on therapy, that is until I met with Olivia. I’m not sure if it’s her voice, her aura, her empathy, SE skills, or a combination of all of those things, but I immediately felt like she unlocked something for me. Her ability to make you feel seen and safe is just… incredible. I can only describe the Somatic Experience session I had with her as being able to “feel” the therapy working in ever part of your body that needs to. I was struggling with inner child trauma and my polyamorous identify, and she was so loving and accepting of all of my mess. I legitimately cried during the session, and I left feeling like a huge weight had been effortlessly lifted from my soul. I absolutely cannot recommend Olivia more, and since then I’ve told partners, friends, and family that they should go to her.”
—Damien Dennis, community organizer and entrepreneur
“Olivia is a tremendously gifted healer! She is one of the most genuine and caring people I have ever known. As a working mother and psychologist, I lead a very “full” and busy life, so I was very eager to join Olivia in an affinity group to promote connection and community healing. Olivia’s group focuses on processing collective and cultural trauma. Through these sessions, I have been able to find cultural and community support from others who identify as I do (Latina + White). I found it very easy to relax and feel more grounded during group sessions, and look forward to working more with Olivia in the future!”
—Dr. Marianne Dunn, psychologist
“I've had several Somatic Experiencing sessions with Olivia & have been so highly impressed by her! She is a deeply thoughtful and caring somatic practitioner whose ability to hold space for clients while supporting them fully makes her a rare gem. As a fellow practitioner, I trust Olivia to guide me in my own somatic work/healing and have experienced great results. I leave our sessions feeling more complete, cared for, and with greater self-compassion for my growth journey. I HIGHLY recommend her and will surely continue to use her services in the future.”