During my years living in New York City, I discovered healers, spaces and communities that genuinely changed my life. This is my love letter to the city—and to everyone still finding their people there.

Resources for the NYC Community


Find your people

Conscious communities

StoryTell
A NYC-based community for sharing personal stories to feel more connected in our human experience.

Gaia Music Collective
Have you ever sang with a bunch of people? It’s powerful. They create kind, connective music spaces.

Creative Mornings NYC
A community for creatives by creatives.

5 Rhythms
A free-form movement class to heal your body, mind and soul. For the ones seeking true freedom.

I highly recommend

Holistic practitioners

Dr Nancy Chow Gallen
Chinese medicine practitioner (In-person NYC).

Nicole Glassman
Holistic nutrition (In-person NYC).

Dr Jason Piken
Applied kinesiology and Chiropractor (In-person NYC).

Doria Penciuc
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique℠, QHHT®
(In-person NYC).

Shawna Starkman
Couple’s and Intimacy therapist (Online).

Karla Lightfoot
Hypnosis, TRE©, Kundalini activation, energy facilitation (Online and In-person).

Breath Connection
Breathwork, community and meditation
(In-person and online)

Altar creation with Vanessa Del Castillo from The Light Arts

NYC based

Healing Centers

Ascentiah Healing Center
Midtown Manhattan

Official Ritual
Flatiron

Reforesters
Williamsburg

Balance Arts Center
Midtown Manhattan

Esoterra
Midtown Manhattan

Nourishing your vessel

Clean products

Red Moon Herbs
Elixirs, herbs, books, oil, teas and more.

Nurture–Herbal Tea
Herbalism courses, herbs, teas and rituals.

equi.life
Supplements, liver detox and health coaching.

Anima Mundi
Adaptogens, supplements, herbs, recipes, botanicals and events.

Alchemist Kitchen
Plant-based wellness, workshops and events.

Interested in exploring more?

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