LET’S GET TO THE ROOT
My name is Ashtenn, founder of Rest & Root. I am a certified sound healer and certified trauma-informed somatic psychedelic facilitator. I curate intentional gatherings and ceremonies that create a safe space for people to relax, connect, transform within, be vulnerable, and heal. I have indigenous roots in the Philippines and have learned from indigenous people from all over the world. I offer somatic experiencing, movement, breath work, grounding practices, energy healing, and indigenous wisdom in all of my offerings. On my own personal healing journey I have worked with and continue to work with sacred earth medicines (plant/fungi/kambo). I teach others about how to mindfully prepare and integrate their experiences with them while also holding space for them during their journeys with these medicines. I love to collaborate with other healers from many different areas in the wellness space to bring the community some truly powerful experiences.
I am from San Diego, CA, currently based in Los Angeles, CA, and have plans to move to Lake Tahoe, CA summer 2025. I was raised by very hard working parents and I became a borderline workaholic myself. This led me to understanding the importance of rest in a busy world. Finding myself burnt out time and time again, I turned to yoga, meditation, sound healing, holistic wellness, and ceremonial spaces for help. I couldn’t continue to ignore the signs my body and mind were sending, it was time to learn what it truly means to rest.
After many different kinds of healing sessions over the years, I decided that my career in entertainment, making costumes for television and film, was not really what I wanted to be doing with my life anymore. A work/life balance was almost non-existent, I needed to make a big change. So, I went back to school and I am currently studying psychology with the goal of becoming a licensed therapist in the state of California. I am currently connecting back to my roots and where my heart truly is; helping others through various modalities including sound and ceremony. I studied music in my earlier college days at the Los Angeles Recording School and making music has always been something very sacred to me. I decided to blend these two passions together by getting certified as a sound healer and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I do this work with integrity, respect, and honor. I will always be expanding my knowledge around how to best serve others through sound healing, energy work, space holding in ceremonial spaces, and eventually in therapy as a therapist with school, training, and learning from mentors.
My biggest passion, is to share with others, the tools that have helped me transform my life. I want to help others understand the importance of prioritizing rest and how much more we can do in this world when we rest and recharge ourselves. Taking time to quiet the mind fills our soul cup. The work, art, and relationships we create after we’ve given our mind and body the rest that it needs will be our absolute best. Rest is also important for our physical health. Many diseases, disorders, and imbalances in the body and mind are rooted in stress.
Join me sometime for a 1:1 or private group offering. I also love collaborating on offerings with others doing this work so please reach out if you’re interested in collaborating with me. I understand that we all come from different walks of life; some of us are business owners, some of us are parents, most of us are juggling a lot. All of my offerings are bespoke; curated to you or your groups specific needs.
