
Does this sound like you?
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Life feels like it’s moving too fast, and you’re longing to slow down and breathe.
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You feel disconnected from your own spirit and crave deeper alignment.
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You want to rest and restore, but don’t know where to begin.
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You keep pouring into others while your own cup runs dry.
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You’re yearning to reconnect with ancestral and indigenous wisdom beyond Western models of care.
Thriving is within your reach — we walk this path with you.

The Inner Essence Collective
If you found yourself nodding “yes” or thinking " she didn't have to call me out like that" to any of the statements above, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this path by yourself. The Inner Essence Collective was created as a sacred space to help you slow down, restore balance, and remember your wholeness. Together, we weave modern healing tools with ancestral and indigenous practices, movement, nutrition, ritual, and community. Month by month, you’ll be guided to reconnect with your body, align with your spirit, and nurture your mind — all while being held in a circle of care, growth, and belonging.

How It Works
JOIN
SHOW UP
REALIGN
Choose the path that best supports you:
1
The Seed
$47/month
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1 gathering/month (in-person or virtual)
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Digital monthly wellness workbook (journaling prompts, somatic/mind-body exercises, affirmations)
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Cancel anytime ✅
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Blossom
$97/month
(Most Popular)
Includes everything in The Seed, plus:
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Priority seating at all gatherings
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1 bonus guest pass each month (bring a friend)
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Exclusive community lounge for inspiration & support
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Copy of our best selling e-book Happiness After Trauma
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20% off RISE merchandise
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Cancel anytime ✅
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Tree of Life
$147/month
Includes everything in The Blossom & The Seed, plus:
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Extra small-group online circle (60 min each month)
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Personalized monthly guidance card or energy message
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Quarterly half-day retreat (Tree of Life members only)
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Deeper connection through intimate Tier 3 online circles
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30% off workshops, retreats, & private sessions
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Cancel anytime ✅
When you feel far from yourself, this is where you’ll find your way back.
Stillness that calms the noise
Practices that ground your energy
People who truly see you

Christina Simmons, LCSW-C, LICSW
Christina Simmons is an integrative trauma therapist, educator, and founder of Revitalizing Inner Self Essence®, LLC. With over a decade of experience, she blends evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Hypnosis, and Somatic Experiencing with ancestral healing, mind-body medicine, and energy psychology to support the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and culture. A Black, queer woman deeply committed to liberatory, identity-affirming care, Christina creates spaces where Black women and women of color can heal, be seen, and reclaim their power.

We do not heal alone. True restoration happens together— in shared breath, shared silence, and the gentle witnessing of one another. In community, our parts are held, our spirits remembered, and our hearts learn again how to trust the rhythm of life.

You Need a Circle
I get it... you probably feel like you don’t have time for “one more thing.” You’ve been holding it together, keeping busy, and telling yourself you’ll figure it out. But here’s the truth—community is exactly what you need right now. Inside this space, you’ll find:
Peace of Mind
Stress doesn’t have to run the show. Here, you’ll find the space to breathe, reset, and remember what calm actually feels like—even when life feels overwhelming.
Steady Renewal
Instead of constantly running on fumes, you’ll create rhythms of rest and reflection that keep you grounded. This is about building energy that lasts, not just quick fixes.
Shift in Energy
When burnout creeps in, even small wins feel impossible. Here, positivity and perspective help you reconnect with hope, joy, and your own strength.
You don’t have to figure it out alone anymore. This is a space designed to help you thrive, not just get by—because you deserve that.
Accountability
Sometimes all it takes is a gentle nudge. In this circle, you’ll find encouragement that helps you stay on track with what matters most—without the pressure.
Ongoing Support