OnixBloom Founders
Who We Are
Erica Sciarretta
My journey into trauma healing began during a challenging time when my family was profoundly impacted by the family court system. We found ourselves fighting for the safety and freedom of my niece, not only from her abusive father but also from a corrupt judge and a system that fails to protect women and children. This battle, which lasted three years, stripped away everything I thought I knew about justice and protection, leaving me feeling powerless and vulnerable. During this struggle, I desperately sought resources to help me understand what we were experiencing. Unfortunately, the support I found was often retraumatizing, making an already isolating experience even more difficult. But it also ignited a powerful drive to understand trauma, its effects on the nervous system, and how to heal—not just for myself, but for the people I love.
I was fortunate to come across a school that offered both session work and the opportunity to learn how to provide somatic healing experiences to others. I thought to myself, "I can heal while learning to help my family," and the rest is history.
I never expected this would become my life’s work, but now, looking back, I can see how every moment led me to this path. In high school, I briefly considered becoming a therapist because I wanted to help people, but I chose photography instead. Through my lens, I found a way to witness others, capturing their stories, pain, and beauty—a craft that became its own form of healing. Now, I am deeply honored to guide others on their own healing journeys. I create a safe, compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported. Through integrative somatic healing, I help people reconnect with their bodies, release trauma, and restore resilience. I believe that within each of us is the wisdom we need to heal—we just need the right tools and support to access it.
This work has become my calling, and I feel privileged to walk alongside others as they uncover their own strength and healing.
Work with Erica here.
We Believe
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At OnixBloom, we believe in embracing your Bothness. There are no good or bad emotions; we allow space for them all. You are whole and welcome here exactly as you are.
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We believe in Being Witnessed. It takes courage to speak your truth, and you deserve to be fully seen, heard, and felt.
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We believe in Inner Wisdom. You already have everything you need, and we are simply your partners as you uncover the integrative pathways that best serve you.
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We believe in Integration. As we bump up against life’s edges, we practice integrating our mind, body, and emotions. Through our immersive experiences, we invite our complexities and allow for alignment.
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We believe in engaging all our Senses. They are a doorway for healing, and we aim to provide exceptional, sensory experiences through beautiful, warm, deeply connected spaces.
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We believe in a Trauma-educated approach. Our company was born during our own traumatic experiences, and we know first-hand how important it is to align with professionals who “get it.” We are walking with you on this path of healing, and we honor your unique journey.
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We believe in Equity and Inclusivity. At the core of who we are and what we stand for, we’ve woven inclusive and equitable policies into our partnerships, our pay structure, our hiring practices, and our lifelong personal work.
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We believe in Joy and Celebration! By cultivating spaciousness, we allow for creativity and magic to fully express themselves. We celebrate the baby steps and honor all the moments, from the seemingly small to the glorious.
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We believe in Community. Our community of purpose driven humans support and uplift each other. You can set down any masks you have to wear in other areas of your life, your authentic presence is a contribution and adds to the richness of all our lives. We see you, we hear you, we believe you, we stand with you, we are you.
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We believe in the Conscious use of Technology. We leverage technology as a powerful tool to support and enhance your well-being journey.
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We believe in Nature and Travel. We experience a richness in our lives when we align with and respect nature’s gifts and greatness. We open our hearts and minds through conscious travel and cultural experiences. Don’t escape… Experience.
Dhyana Garcia-Snyder was a founding member of OnixBloom from its inception in 2019 to February 2024. We are deeply grateful for all we've shared together over this 5 year journey. You know we're all about celebrating the baby steps and big f*cking wins in life, so we wanted to express some of those from our time together.
• Integrating Grief & Joy Retreat Día de los Muertos in Ajijic, Mexico - 2019, 2022, 2023
• Pandemic pivot to Integrating Grief & Joy retreat online (we still delivered tacos and mud for spa day!) - 2020 and 2021
• Be. Stand. Speak. Move! A 30 day online program in 2020
• Free Be Witnessed calls during the pandemic which gave a safe space to share all we were grappling with
• Stand In Your Power Event - Ajijic, Mexico - A fundraising event raising awareness about domestic violence
• Hundreds of hours of Zoom meetings, WhatsApp conversations, brainstorming, crying, laughing, creating and growing together