the local wellness collective leadership

Meet Brandy Rametta, 500 Hour RYT, Certified Meridian Yoga Therapy & CBT. Mental Health & Wellness  Event Curator.

Brandy Rametta uses yoga not just as a physical practice but also as a source of light to strengthen mental health and raise emotional intelligence. With a personal interest in helping others, she uses yoga as a form of therapy. Her advocacy for mental health and holistic practices to be implemented in school and work places, is relentless. In addition to inviting community speakers and wellness sponsors to the Heart & Soul Yoga space Brandy is also a public speaker, sharing her own yoga-inspired healing journey. She is passionate about executing wellness workshops, events and classes reflecting diversity, inclusion, healing, connection, health and wholeness. 

Awarded the 2023 Take Action LA Grant by California Mental Health Authority Services and Los Angeles County Mental Health Department

Awarded by The City of Whittier for her advocacy in mental health

Named by The Womens Empowerment Group as Los Angeles Top 100 Most Influential Women of 2023

Owner of Heart & Soul Yoga

Meet Heather Ellis a Yoga Alliance Certified E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher and Meridian Yoga Therapy Practitioner.
Uniquely gifted, Heather specializes in working with Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions. Her formal yoga education comes from Lighthouse Yoga and Science of Self Yoga where she owes her level of expertise in Meridian Yoga and NADA Ear Acupressure Certification. She comes to this team bringing with her a passion for sharing her wealth of knowledge with communities everywhere. Her hope is to diversify yoga and other methods of healing to areas where it is not easily accessible. 

Meet Dr. Christina Soibatian Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology

Dr. Christina Soibatian is a UPenn-trained clinical psychologist, UCLA professor, consultant, and speaker for stress and trauma-related issues. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology focusing on prevention, consultation, and health promotion for individuals and families of diverse backgrounds. Her research and recent work has concentrated on empowerment and collaborative interventions for individuals who experienced trauma, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and war exposure. She is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of individuals through culturally informed, trauma informed, and evidence-based practices. 

Meet Dr. Lori Ochoa, PhD Psychology & Behavior Analyst and  Empowerment Coach.

Dr. Ochoa is a Behavior Analyst and Life Coach. She thrives in helping clients maximize their potential and live with greater clarity, purpose, meaning, and direction. This amazing woman takes her extra time to dive into community work, where she connects herself to women's groups, schools and other areas in the community where she helps to motivate and inspire.

Meet Shane Aspegren of ONDO Sound

 Formalized in 2020, ONDO was established by Shane Aspegren as a structure to further facilitate his longstanding interests in the healing aspects of sound. Shane’s unique approach to a holistic sound practice combines his multifaceted background—as a contemporary artist, composer, and musician—with training in therapeutic sound traditions. 

As an artist, Aspegren’s work has been commissioned, presented, collected and performed for more than two decades in cultural spaces, private collections, and institutions around the world. He has also released dozens of studio albums and performed hundreds of concerts internationally, ranging from DIY venues to many of the worlds major music festivals.  Aspegren has advanced training in various holistic modalities, including Meridian Yoga Technique (SOS NYC), Integrated Vibrational Therapy, and several others. . 

Meet Barbara Guerrero Certified Massage Therapist, Energy Healer and Holistic Medicine

Barbara is a passionate healer, guide, and wellness enthusiast. Her transformative journey began eight years ago when she discovered the profound healing powers of yoga. Eager to broaden her understanding of wellness, Barbara pursued an Ayurveda program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences and earned her National Ayurvedic Medical Association Practitioner certification. She also holds certifications as a Certified Massage Therapist and Holy Fire Reiki Energy Healer.

In 2020, Barbara turned her calling into reality, opening the doors of Sol Healing Therapy. This sanctuary reflects her commitment to clients' well-being, providing a safe and tranquil space. Recognizing that healing is a unique journey for each individual, Barbara tailors each session by combining bodywork, energy healing, and Ayurvedic practices to meet her client's specific needs.