Rooted in care.
Guided by nature.
Centered in community.
A 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
OUR ROOTS
YOLOVIVI was created to honor and share the art of spiritual healing. Rooted in ancestral traditions of African-American Rootwork, yolovivi weaves somatic practices, energy work, and natural elements into experiences that support harmony of body and spirit.
The name yolovivi carries its own blessing:
YOLO, “You Only Live Once,” joined with the African word Lovivivi, meaning “love is sweet and ever-present”—invites a life lived with intention, compassion, and connection.
est. nonprofit on 2/22 of 2026
We offer spaces for healing and resilience through holistic wellness practices and community-centered education.
our mission is to provide accessible, culturally responsive, trauma-informed wellness education and community programs that promote emotional regulation, mindfulness, grounding, resilience, and holistic well-being. We additionally serve the public through educational workshops, outreach, and supportive resources that strengthen community health, safety, compassion, and connection while empowering individuals with practical skills that support long-term wellbeing and self-reliance.
We believe sustainable growth comes from strong roots—
community, compassion, and connection.
OUR MISSION
MEET
US!
Melissa Horn
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Founder
Melissa is a sound healing practitioner and wellness guide offering gentle, holistic support through mindfulness, divination, and restorative practices. She is passionate about expanding access to integrative, trauma-informed care through community healing and mindfulness-based somatic practices.
David Brumbaugh
Secretary/Treasurer
David is a federal safety specialist offering grounded, hands-on support through preparedness, outdoor skills, and risk awareness. An avid caver, naturalist, and former classroom teacher, he is passionate about promoting education, self-sufficiency, and environmental stewardship through practical, nature-based learning.
OUR OFFERINGS
Sliding-scale & donation-based services
Rooted
Resilence
WORKPLACE & OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS
Foundational safety knowledge including OSHA, first aid, CPR, HazCom, chainsaw safety, confined space entry, fall protection and wellbeing in work environments
RAPPELLING &
ASCENDING LESSONS
Basics of Single Rope Technique (SRT
including fitting and checking gear, rigging basic systems, controlled rappels, safe ascending techniques, building confidence on rope
Rooted Healing
SOUND HEALING PRACTICES
Group and individual experiences using vibration and frequency for relaxation and emotional regulation
NATURE-BASED HEALING
Outdoor and earth-centered practices that reconnect individuals to land, body, and breath
TRAUMA-INFORMED MINDFULNESS AND GROUNDING PRACTICES
Techniques to support emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and present-moment awareness
COMMUNITY HEALING & SUPPORT
Safe, inclusive environments for shared reflection, connection, and collective healing
MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK
Guided practices to reduce stress, increase clarity, and support mental wellbeing
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