I am Veda Ozelle, a Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist. I am a recovering over-achiever, over-giver and perfectionist. In 1994, I was hit by a car on my bicycle, and the experience was totally devastating. Although none of my bones were broken and I appeared "normal" on the outside, the internal damage was immense and I was terrified that I would never feel like myself again. Painful mobility issues left me with chronic discomfort, and it would have been very easy to become addicted to heavy painkillers. However, because of my desire to feel better and a deep inner wisdom that began to speak more loudly after the accident, I was able to find creative ways of overcoming debilitating fear, anxiety and depression. I learned that my needs mattered, that I could ask for and receive support, and that I was not alone in the world. I was able to reconnect to the joy and magic of LIVING... and I want to share these wonderful gifts with you!

I'm Carla H. Brown, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Joy Coach. For most of my life I've struggled with putting myself last on my list; thinking it was better to give than receive. This left me feeling invisible, resentful, exhausted and feeling like a victim. I gave and gave so I could feel good about myself and prove that I was worthy of love and acceptance. It wasn’t until I went through a debilitating illness in 1996, where I was paralyzed for a time (and I was still trying to take care of others from the hospital bed), that I learned I was abandoning myself by being afraid to speak up for my needs, and that I was making choices that made me feel powerless, small and insignificant. When I started to make choices that put my own core needs first and helped me to feel supported and sustained in balanced ways inside of myself I started to have more energy and joy in life. I know you can too, and I want to help you get there!