Our mission is to connect with our deepest, wisest self while having fun together.
Donna is a dance facilitator, graduate student therapist trainee, recovery counselor, and trauma-sensitive HeartMath practitioner who is deeply committed to helping people thrive.
With a focus on assisting adults grappling with addiction and mental health challenges, Donna employs experiential and embodied therapeutic techniques including Healing Through Creativity, Inner Child Inner Voice, EcoTherapy, and Sundo Practice, in which she holds a red belt.
Her approach is rooted in patient, steady support, and her embodiment skills enable her to deeply listen to her clients, facilitating exploration of their deepest motivations toward creating lives of purpose and fulfillment.
Over the past two decades, Donna has been instrumental in facilitating therapeutic dance groups and programs. As a leader, she harnesses the power of movement, mindfulness, and music to foster transformation, connection, and a sense of belonging for her clients. Her method, Alixir Dance, is enriched by her studies with esteemed teachers including Andrea Juhan of Open Floor International, Daria Halpbern of Tamalpa Institute, and Jenny Sauer Klein of AcroYoga.
Donna is pursuing her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) at Daybreak University. She holds a B.A. in Fashion Design from Kent State University and draws from a diverse background that includes seven years of experience working for renowned companies including Target, Talbots, Lane Bryant, and May Company. Additionally, she holds certifications in RADT (R1547110224), QMHS (25-QMHS-I-00103), Kundalini Yoga, AcroYoga, and HeartMath.