Head & Heart Collective

Holistic Collaborative Health Professionals

An interdisciplinary team of practitioners

We are a cooperative space where health professionals from all disciplines offer therapy, workshops, and retreats to support wellness.

EVIDENCE BASED HEALING

Our offerings utilize evidence based ancient healing as a means to shift our biochemistry, increasing harmony from the inside out.

Ellen Slater

**LICSW, YT-200**
*“I am passionate about reshaping our cultural approach to stress and overstimulation.”*
Ellen has over 20 years of experience in counseling and mindfulness training with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. Throughout her career, she has trained with renowned researchers and experts in the field, such as Kristin Neff, Tara Brach, Bonnie Badenoch, Bessel van der Kolk, and various indigenous communities around the globe.
Learn more about her practice here: **www.ellenslater.com**

Sasha Swerdloff

**MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate**
“I believe that change is always possible and that healing happens through new emotional experiences in which you and your loved ones connect more deeply, communicate more authentically, and grow together.”
Sasha Swerdloff offers individual and couples counseling. She uses the evidence-based approach of emotionally focused therapy paired with parts work and socio-emotional relationship therapy to guide you as you explore attachment wounds, uncover core emotional experiences that shape your relationship dance, learn to accept your whole self, and foster mutual respect and understanding.
Sasha holds a Masters Degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, and has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples & Family Therapy.
Learn more about her practice: **sashaswerdloff.com/contact**

Sofia Christensen

500H YOGA TEACHER

Sofia is passionate about weaving restorative practices into our fast paced culture. Her calming energy, and skillful guidance, will leave feeling grounded and in touch with your heart.

For Sofia, yoga has been the foundation of her well-being for as long as she can remember. This beautiful practice has been the vehicle through which she found clarity of mind, support of the body, and soothing of the spirit. Her passion for the practice led her to feel called to teach, and share the healing benefits with others. With a heart-centered approach and an overall message of wholeness, Sofia sees the spiritual practice as an invitation to return to the heart – a path for coming home to our true nature. She is so grateful and honored to share this all encompassing and holistic approach to wellness, in community with you.