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Rooted in care.
Guided by nature.
Centered in community.

 

OUR ROOTS

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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

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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

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