and we are so glad to have you!
Through talk therapy and body movement
our clients, or as we call them |bloomers|, will begin to self identify their own physical responses to trauma
our |bloomers| develop skills
to begin moving the trauma
out of the body as well as creating a more adaptive narrative for their past.
We are |un|earth + bloom -- identical twin sisters, licensed mental health specialists, mind and body practitioners, and intergenerational healers. we have both received our masters in clinical social work and have advance education certifications in somatic trauma, Emdr, trauma informed yoga, play therapy, somatic social justice, meditation, trauma informed care, and herbal wellness. We offer a holistic approach in addressing traumatic memory, which acknowledges the effects that one's traumatic past has on one's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our work invites you to |un|earth -- dig up, bring to light -- hidden aspects of ones-self that are held hostage by trauma, and Bloom. We are committed to the blooming journey of black women and girls. We understand that unearthing and blooming is a continuous process, which is why we are able to work with individuals no matter where they are in their transformative journey.
Fun facts: We are identical twin sisters who love to laugh, travel, and dance. We have done international healing work in Haiti, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia, and Mali. Drop a nice beat and the rest is herstory! We are a mix of New Orleans and West Oakland, which has rooted us in both rich culture and social justice. Family is what sustains our joy and keeps us grounded. We honor our ancestors, always.
"Attending the Unearth + Bloom yoga session was such an eye opener. As a woman of color, there tends to be baggage that comes from pain that has not been healed or acknowledged. During the session, I not only learned yoga poses, I walked away from that session not afraid to be expressive. It was such a strong bonding moment as I was able to see people of all colors, sizes/shapes, and genders expressing themselves through movement, breathing, and words. I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in unearthing the pain and blooming into their best selves."
“I attended Intuitive Wisdom, a phenomenal workshop which included mindfulness and movement through Yoga & a powerful talk-back circle where the focus was self-awareness through gratitude and growth mind set practices. This workshop was truly unlike any similar workshop because, well- Khadijah and Zakiyyah are unlike any other healers I know! From the trap music during Yoga to the laughs and tears in the talk-back circle, these two have an incredible ability to draw out everyone’s best self. I definitely left feeling lighter and more confident than when I came in!”
