about toria
Walking Between Worlds
My work exists at the meeting point of ancient wisdom and modern life. Through meditation, mindful movement, shamanic practice, and energy-based healing, I create spaces where people can step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover the wisdom that already lives within them.
Born and raised among the deserts and mountains of Arizona, I developed an early appreciation for stillness, the rhythms of nature, and the understanding that we are deeply connected to the living world around us.
Rooted in my Hispanic heritage and inspired by the Indigenous traditions of my ancestors, my path has been shaped by a lifelong reverence for the interconnectedness of all life. Over the years, I have immersed myself in practices such as yoga, Reiki, meditation, Tai Chi, and shamanism, each offering its own way of cultivating awareness, balance, and a deeper relationship with nature, spirit, and the inner self.
I believe healing is not something another person gives us. It unfolds when we slow down, become still, and remember what has always been there. Whether I am working one-on-one with clients, teaching classes, hosting my podcast, The Human Community, or gathering people around the fire, my intention is always the same: to create a welcoming space where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to trust their own inner wisdom.
The Healing Space
Nestled within a Certified Wildlife Habitat, our outdoor healing space offers a peaceful setting beneath the trees, surrounded by birdsong, fresh air, and the rhythms of the living world. Reiki sessions, meditation, gentle yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, and small-group gatherings may be held outdoors whenever weather allows.
For rainy days, extreme temperatures, or other inclement weather, offerings move indoors to a comfortable private classroom and studio, allowing us to continue gathering, learning, and practicing throughout the year.
Certifications & Areas of Practice:
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Yoga Nidra (Pratyahara)
- Meditation (Dharana & Dhyana)
- Breathwork (Pranayama)
- Shamanic Journeying & Healing Practices
- Reiki Master Teacher (Usui Shiki Ryoho)
- Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner
- Certified Vibrational Sound Therapist
- Tai Chi (for Arthritis & Fall Prevention)
- Qigong (Five Elements)
- Certified End of Life Doula
Whispers, Wonders & words
The Great Whale Star
The Great Whale Star
The Great Whale Star
In The Great Whale Star, a spirited young dolphin named Celeste resists the traditions of her island and longs only for the return of her beloved friend, Mya, a migrating humpback whale. When Celeste hears the legend of the Great Whale Star — a whale who becomes light in the sky — she begins to understand the deeper meaning of ceremony, remembrance, and the sacred threads that bind life and loss together.
Through adventure, friendship, and the protection of the island’s treasured Kalani Pearl, Celeste discovers that life’s greatest treasures are not objects we guard, but the love we share and the stories we carry forward.
At its heart, The Great Whale Star is a gentle meditation on transformation. It introduces young readers — and the adults who read alongside them — to the idea that endings are not disappearances, but transitions into another form of light. Through ocean mythology and friendship, the story opens a doorway to conversations about grief, legacy, and the enduring nature of love.
The Pink Poodle
The Great Whale Star
The Great Whale Star
In The Pink Poodle, a circus escape leads one small dog into a journey far greater than survival. Guided by something unseen — a mysterious presence in a cornfield — she finds her way to George, a grieving widower whose heart has quietly closed after the loss of his wife.
Through her unwavering loyalty and gentle mischief, the pink poodle becomes a bridge between broken hearts: a lonely teenage girl who has lost her mother, a kind farm boy navigating cruelty and courage, and a community on the brink of renewal. As grief ripples through each life, so does healing.
Told entirely from the dog’s perspective, this story tenderly explores bullying, loss, legacy, and the invisible threads that bind souls together. It is a reminder that love continues beyond death, that kindness can alter the course of generations, and that sometimes our greatest teachers arrive on four paws.
At its heart, The Pink Poodle is a meditation on ripple effects — how one life, however small, can restore connection, reopen love, and ensure that what matters most carries forward.
