Welcome! 

My name is Ouida. I am here as a guide, a coach, a witness, and a compassionate presence to accompany you toward embodied transformation.

Why work with me? I am passionate about helping those who seek change in their lives and need support. My life experiences provided me with opportunities to change and I didn’t have support, so I know how that can feel. My first opportunity was to leave a relationship that was not serving me, next, I experienced anxiety. And each opportunity was a catalyst for growth. They led me to resources that I want to share . Are you ready to access the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and relational patterns that have obstructed you from living your full potential?

If you answered "yes" " you have taken the courageous first step towards your desired life. It is my sincere privilege to collaborate with you on this transformation journey. I am committed to supporting you as you journey toward a more embodied existence.

Mind-Body Coaching is an approach that combines the power of somatics with mindfulness to foster transformative change. Through a balance of depth processing and action-focused practices, Mind-Body Coaching empowers you to address the obstructions to achieving your goals, realizing your life vision, transforming stuck patterns, and strengthening relationships.  

We live in a very connected world, we have access to information 24 hours a day, and we can connect with people all over the world through social media and our smartphones. And yet we are disconnected from ourselves, and our bodies. Mind-Body Coaching is client-centered and offers you the opportunity to connect with your body. It centers compassion and acceptance; it creates space for you to slow down. In the stillness, you can access your innate wisdom and move toward transformation. We begin with establishing your goals and move to an intention setting. In each session, we will use centering practices, reflection questions, and movement or stillness as guides back into the body. Your body will direct this experience and provide you with the answers you need to make changes to move forward.

 Benefits of Heart-Centered Somatic Guidance

Clarity & self-awareness

Radical acceptance

Inner peace

Awakening to and sensing possibility

Feeling abundant

Developing your spiritual gifts

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

After engaging with my traumas and emotional wounds, and experiencing resilience, I am here as a guide for others. If you are ready for personal transformation and committed to doing the work, contact me here to schedule a FREE clarity call!

Sessions may include…

Mindfulness Practices

to slow down and decondition old patterns

Somatic Practices

to access more awareness of the body's innate wisdom

Usui Reiki

to move energy and create space

Movement Practices

to release, unfold, and integrate what is shifting

Session goals are guided by clients' stated intentions, as well as my anchoring intention to work with the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic.

Testimonials

  • “ The room was refreshing, lightly scented and bright and even though masks had to be worn, I was calm and relaxed. Ouida was absolutely amazing, I didn't know exactly what to expect but the energy was something I've never experienced but look forward to doing again.”

    Kay Hairston -Reiki

  • “I recently visited 18 Springs Community Healing Center and it was exceptional. My reiki session with Ouida was everything I needed that day. My energy was shifted and I felt so light afterwards. My heart and spirit felt more energetically open for release. I particularly appreciated our brief time after the session where Ouida shared some really pertinent information and suggestions with me that have already deemed helpful in my healing journey. Ouida is a gentle yet powerful treasure and I plan to continue working with her on my journey! So grateful to know her!! Thank you!!!"”

    Elisha Covington

  • “Ouida is not only a healer but a teacher. During our session, she provided a safe, non-judgmental container for me to express my feelings. Her intuitive sense picked up on things I was feeling. Not only was the session itself helpful in my healing journey and gave me what I needed, she provided practical easy tips to perform each day or as needed in certain situations. They take very little time, are no cost, and provide a big impact. Ouida is a gift to me and I'm thankful to have found her!"”

    Jane Daniel

  • “I found Ouida, treatment to be amazing and very Spiritual experience. I will treasure it for the rest of my life. That's how wonderful the session with Ouida was for me.”

    Teresa Johnson

  • "I recently visited 18 Springs for a reiki session with Ouida. It was nothing short of AMAZING. The room was well lit and allowed just enough sun in for energy absorption. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the session and spent time doing brief counseling afterwards to offer insight and inspiration! I left feeling energized! I definitely will be returning! very professional and Ouida brings a great deal of medical knowledge to her sessions. Ouida shows a high level of integrity and knowledge. She has a very calm and reasonable approach to her sessions. I am very pleased with my results. I plan to visit with Ouida often."

    Raven Patten

  • "I had m first ever reiki session and Ouida made the experience phenomenal! I truly didn’t know what to expect from this session but she was very knowledgeable and helped me understand many of the things that came up during our session and she was spot on. She has such a kind and beautiful spirit which makes you feel welcomed and relaxed. Thank you so much Ouida ❤️"

    Amillia Payne

About Me

  • B.A. - Criminal Justice

    Salem College, United States, Graduated 2016

    • Healing Touch

      • Healing Without Borders 2014

    • Reiki I and II

      • Shining Light Reiki and Reflexology  2018

    • Herbal Medicine Making-Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine 2021

    • Mindfulness

      • Forsyth Technical Community College 2021

    • Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy

      • Embody Lab 2021

    • Ordained Minister

      • Universal Life Church 2021

    • Mind Body Coaching

      • Embody Lab 2023

    • Non-Violent Communication Foundations-Level 1-Presence and Possibility 2022

    • Resonance Language with Sarah Peyton - July 2024

      Love As A Force For Social Justice-Stanford Online 2022

After years of disconnection from my body and disappointments with allopathic medicine, I decided to seek answers and work towards healing and wholeness for myself. Since 2014 I have studied healing ways from different lineages (Healing Touch, Reiki, Niasziih) and received certifications in Usui Reiki l and II, Mindfulness, Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy, Mind-Body Coaching, and Herbal Medicine Making.

My work continues with the study and work of foundations in Non-Violent Communication and Resonance Language. 

As a compassionate presence, I will accompany you as you explore and navigate your wise heart. You will be seen, heard, and acknowledged as you journey home to your most authentic self. With Mind-Body Coaching, you can move from:

  • disconnection to awareness

  • heaviness to lightness

  • anxiousness to calm

  • survival to thriving

Our collaboration will lead to greater self-expression and more fulfillment in the present moment. Here you will reclaim your power and connection to your innate wisdom, your Wise Heart! If you are committed to connecting with your body and moving towards more of what you desire, let’s see if it makes sense for us to work together. I am already cheering you on, just for being here and reading! You deserve the life you want!