Opening Circle & Grounding Meditation
A true sense of safety and presence is what allows the body to slowly soften out of a survival state, and into a restorative state to heal. To create a safe and sacred container, we begin by bringing everyone's energy fully in to the room by sharing brief introductions and guiding you through a meditation to disconnect from other people and the world around you to be fully present in the moment & space, and to ground you deeply in your body; calling in all of your energy back into your being. We establish a sense of trust by creating intentional agreements as a group, a moment of sharing to clear whatever it is you've been carrying, and to connect with others in the group.
As a women's group facilitator for almost a decade, Jessica has established a true sense of depth, sacredness, and safety within the containers she holds, and with Anita's two decades of experience as a paramedic and front-line worker, maintaining a grounded sense of awareness and presence to reassure a sense of safety in her environments has become a natural state that she embodies very well. With our combined expertise in holding healing and supportive containers, the ability for the body to arrive to a restorative state to heal is more accessible and deeply nurtured.
Meet your Facilitators:
Anita Freyja
FOUNDER OF LAIPA,
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE & LIFE COACH
I’m Anita Laipnieks, and I understand how overwhelming life’s toughest moments can be. With nearly two decades as a paramedic and personal experience as a caregiver for my parents, I’ve witnessed the emotional and practical weight of navigating vulnerability and uncertainty. My journey through frontline work during COVID brought me face-to-face with burnout and moral distress, highlighting the isolation many experience in times of need.
Through LAIPA, my mission is to stand by your side, offering the guidance, advocacy, and support you need to feel empowered and truly cared for.
Jessica Short
FOUNDER OF WILLOW-RAY HEALING,
SHAMANIC GUIDE & SPACE HOLDER
I’m Jess—a Shamanic Guide and Space Holder.
For the past 9 years, I’ve supported clients through deep inner work using a holistic approach that blends energetic, somatic, emotional, and shamanic practices.
I specialize in guiding those who are ready to move through trauma, break free from limiting patterns, and process emotions and unconscious beliefs that often show up as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship struggles, scarcity, or a feeling of being stuck.
My role is to guide you through those hidden layers to access your own healing, so you can feel more whole, embodied, and at peace within yourself.
