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Rooted in care.
Guided by nature.
Centered in community.
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
Rooted
Healing
TRAUMA-INFORMED MINDFULNESS AND GROUNDING PRACTICES
Techniques to support emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and present-moment awareness
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
MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK
Guided practices to reduce stress, increase clarity, and support mental wellbeing
COMMUNITY HEALING & SUPPORT
Safe, inclusive environments for shared reflection, connection, and collective healing
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
Sliding-scale & donation-based services