Heal Your Trauma by Connecting to the Language + Wisdom of Your Body
Welcome!
Oasis is a space where it’s safe to open up, be your authentic self, and receive support. Working together, we help you re-learn how to understand and connect with the language and wisdom of your body and soul. Whether through individual work, or through groups, we provide a safe environment where the people that you are working with are authentic, genuine and sincerely care about you.At Oasis our goal is to help you get to the heart, to really get to the root, of what’s going on in your mind, body and soul that needs your attention so that you can live your best life.
Learn more about how we support our clients with the use of Movement, Breathwork, Sound and Creativity!
Services
Our services provide a powerful array of practices that promote personal growth and healing. We specialize in somatic experiences that effectively connect the body and mind, parts work (IFS) that fosters meaningful inner dialogue and integration, and deep work immersion sessions that lead to profound self-discovery. Our community events and groups create a, supportive environment for connection and shared learning. Join us to elevate your awareness and deepen your connection yourself and others.
We place great value on showing up in an authentic and genuine manner, that clearly conveys, “I see you. I see your struggle. I see that you need to be seen. I feel that you need to feel. I am present. You are safe to express yourself. It is safe to connect with me. We can do this work together. You are not alone in the struggle.”
Kelly Zalewksi, LMSW, RYT-200
Founder of Oasis Well Being
Somatic + IFS Mental Health Therapist
![It isn't easy.
In fact carving out time for myself, for my own practices has been REALLY hard for me for a long time.
I do okay for a bit and then something happens to throw off my rhythm and it is a struggle to find the space again.
The past year my self practices have been almost non-existent. That is a story for another day...
I am leaning into what feels hard around creating time and space for myself. Looking at the beliefs and old patterns.
The "work first" belief or the "I will have time after I finish [fill in with any and every task on my never ending list]".
My people pleasing parts really want to make sure everything else is done before they will calm enough to give space for play, fun, creativity, even taking care of myself.
But I am trying this a different way. I am holding this time and space as sacred. Not to be interrupted by ANYTHING.
In the process I am witnessing what feels hard, what parts need tending or care when the resistance to take care of myself first shows up.
The practice is to just show up. No rules about what that looks like or what requirements about what has to be done.
Just show up and work with what is present in that moment. Do what feels good for my body and soul in that moment.
In the process I know I am teaching my nervous system something new and I am reworking the messages and beliefs about taking care of myself.
I have been frustrated with this because I worked with this part and belief SO much a few years ago. But this is a new layer, there is something ready to breakthrough. I can feel it.
This is what Embodiment looks like for me in this season. Just show up and let the wisdom within lead the way.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/605436289_2584063161969218_2727672623763714452_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=AcRQpTngF5QQ7kNvwHStIOE&_nc_oc=AdkontQklIjhB2t-jrYBLnW89mmdhd9WLwgtO5AIZfxZZ3JpPgM8WEv2k98bHskNzdk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MG6j7c3ZY5M6QqTsY62vNA&oh=00_Afro1LoITH5OKnVf1k-mrLUIcDxvCtj2LM6lPCen3W2MSg&oe=695B99BE)
![The magic of Somatic work and Breathwork is PRESENCE.
The most commen thing I hear from clients after Somatic work or Breathwork is that they feel more capable of managing difficult things that come up in their lives.
It isn't about making the difficult things go away but about being able to be present while feeling the emotions, having the hard conversation or in the moment - without abandoning yourself.
Essential Embodiment brings these pieces [and so much more] into a group experience so that you can walk away more present in your own life.
We start September 12th and would love for you to join us.
Comment or DM EMBODIMENT and we can chat about the details.
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#breathworkhealing #burnoutrecovery #stresssupport #consciousbreathing #coregulation #stclairshores #metrodetroit #macombcounty #movementismedicine #somatichealing](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/541964501_1265118358686774_7554472094242484558_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=6RL1E2G_HTgQ7kNvwEyy5AO&_nc_oc=AdnLEMumiV9ecbTEcnl76jpE5UWxPZvLGe88yJS2x4rijhIcurdgDn8C6_ETbtBVJT8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MG6j7c3ZY5M6QqTsY62vNA&oh=00_Afrsxnm55FGZd1mahKn0DRdCSvRZzcexcDg96WzoiT34xQ&oe=695B7CAF)
![This was our 1st year attending and presenting at @barefootandfreeyoga
We had a great time.
The workshops were profound.
We both had some amazing experiences. From breathwork, kundalini, spinal energetic, Kirtan, meditation, women's movement + circle, @sonsofdetroit men's circle, drumming w/ @strongheart_drummedicine
We shared something that is close to my heart and becoming a new favorite thing to share [I already have some plans cooking up].
We always forgot to get a couple of pictures when we run events 🤷♀️
We spent time with great friends and met some wonderful new people too.
We soaked up the sun and let ourselves be barefoot in nature.
It is going to take some time to allow all that happened to integrate.
Sending big thanks to Beth and the Barefoot and Free crew for all of the planning, work, prep, answering endless emails and questions that goes into creating this amazing immersive journey.
It was truly amazing to witness so many people come together, to share, to go deeply into profound healing, to hold space for one another, to witness kids being free.
My 1st Barefoot and Free was even better than I imagined!
Who is joining us next year?](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527406124_18074871665486619_4010863099260086243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=WHvD6I_-xzMQ7kNvwHFkpx8&_nc_oc=AdkV4CwVVfzZTvlTAhhvtVvKacTVufhQiY4uj9jqZsnkcCX2A8ofiUhrPccEHMhI24o&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MG6j7c3ZY5M6QqTsY62vNA&oh=00_Afq0y-vS0IU5uX3FbFqqXodVqV2QScbJS0zgtF09NlLWoQ&oe=695B71BE)
![Today was odd, but it led to healing in the end.
I just felt a little off.
I am not sure what caused it.
Today just didn't go as planned.
I was just off, my timing, my schedule.
I spent some time mid day shaking and stretching. I felt better.
I was able to get a bunch of stuff checked off my list but I definitely hit a wall. [Then tried to finish 1 more thing.]
Then the watermelon 🍉. 2 minutes before the mess I made a comment that I needed to wrap up 30 minutes ago.
It was like my brain and body were disconnected. I literally open the drawer into my own hand holding an open bowl of watermelon.
I laughed.
And cried.
At the same time.
I said "what is wrong with me?!?"
My body released the tension I didn't know I was holding. I gave myself a shake and started cleaning up. Then all of the old messages and beliefs started streaming in.
"I'm so clumsy"
"I need to pay more attention"
"If you just paid attention..."
"You always make such a mess"
"What is wrong with you "
"You are making more work for yourself "
"I am lazy and disorganized for missing an appointment and making a mess."
As I took note of these old beliefs and messages I used to believe about myself, my response to the watermelon made sense.
It was a defense. If I laugh others cannot make more fun of me. Laughing used to hide the tears but this time the tears were allowed to move through. With them the emotion and stress.
I let myself breathe, eat and regulate.
Then I cleaned up the mess.
It gave me time to reflect and understand what just happened with my nervous system + my body.
Then I became aware that I completed a stress response cycle in a different way.
It may have just been watermelon but really it was a opportunity for me to follow my body. To pause + listen. Let myself feel. Be present. Respond differently.
To heal in a small way. 💝
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It isn't about always being regulated.
It is about building capacity + the tools to feel the hard stuff, face the old beliefs and continue to move through the stress response cycle.
It is about moving through and returning to regulation on the other side.
Not all healing is big moments.
Oftentimes it is a whisper.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/521341108_18072936551486619_4382167138820762698_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=YEmCEAtLSzsQ7kNvwG4DDkl&_nc_oc=Adm8NfJzCLt-QMCcCJ-Nwkrw8sbkgNssGA93t7zJFScuCgHATYrEfecVrkJpoHhkfnM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MG6j7c3ZY5M6QqTsY62vNA&oh=00_AfqtYGy_mpeSRr2l32p_zyPVuB7x-onAtIYMjN-GRudaqQ&oe=695B9085)
