The Healing Collective — Local services in San Diego

I’m forever grateful to Aly for helping me cure my snoring! Here’s the story of how that came to be.

I spent 10 years attempting to stop snoring without success. I tried so many things: nasal strips, a CPAP, mouth tape, sinus massage, neti pot, antihistamines, herbal supplements, etc… still, I kept snoring and struggling with daytime fatigue.

An ENT recommended a surgery known as a “septoplasty with turbinate reduction”. The idea was to correct my very slightly deviated septum and cut out part of my swollen nasal tissue with the goal of improving my nasal airways. Here’s why I hesitated to commit to surgery:

the surgery would have entailed a potentially long & painful recovery, it would have cost around $15k, it came with no guarantees that it would work, and a likelihood that even if it did work the condition could come back in a few years, at the end of the day, it was yet another way to treat the symptoms of my chronic nasal congestion without addressing the root cause.

I was really frustrated with my snoring, and I almost went through with the surgery. My friends were telling me to just do it. Joe Rogan talks about how the surgery changed his life. My gut, however, told me to try one more holistic route first.

I’ll never forget that fateful moment where I opened up Google Maps, searched for “holistic healer”, and discovered The Healing Collective just a few blocks from my house in OB.

From the start, Aly was fun to work with! She was so thorough in her approach to understanding my situation, truly embodying the 5th Habit (“seek to understand, then to be understood”). Eventually we came to the diagnosis of mold toxicity as the cause of my chronic nasal congestion.

She created a Shift Scription: a 7 page document detailing a holistic regimen for me to follow. When I say “holistic” I mean she thought of everything! She advised me on everything from herbal supplements, tinctures, and tea (all of which she provided), which foods to eat and which to avoid, certain yoga poses and breathwork techniques to practice daily, which kind of plants to keep in my room, a review of all the products I was using (like soaps, shampoos, etc) along with guidance on which to swap out, and more.

With Aly’s encouragement, I started following the Shift Scription. Within 3 months, my snoring was GONE. We’re talking 0 snoring. Before, I was snoring every night for 5-12 minutes (tracked with the Sleep Cycle app). Under the Shift Scription, the swelling in my nostrils reduced so much that I could breathe through both sides for the first time in maybe ten years.

No $15k surgery needed! No bloody, swollen nose. Just holistic healing provided by a master of her craft. Aly showed me the power of carefully-chosen herbs, breathwork, and an intentionally crafted lifestyle regimen to enable my body to heal itself. A year later, my sleep & breathing is better than ever.

Since then, Aly has supported me on other health issues like back pain and skin issues. She’s earned her “trusted advisor” status in my book and I recommend her to friends and family often. If you’re on the fence about working with The Healing Collective, I would encourage you to...

I had a 1:1 reiki with Rebeca this past weekend and it far exceeded my expectations and prior experiences.

She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and practical in her practice. Her ability to hold space and guide my reflection inward while clearing my space and aligning my energy was nothing short of profound.

What really sets this experience apart from the others I’ve had, was the attention Rebeca gave to my conscious mind. She prompts internal reflection at various points of the session which really helped me reconnect with myself with astonishing efficiency. She was clearly focused on making sure I was leaving that session having learned something about myself regardless of if I ever walked through her door again. She really made it something special.

For those reading this with questions about the Healing Collective as a whole… all I can say is that space is well maintained. It is very clean and inviting.

Getting set up with Rebeca was a breeze. Aly was prompt and professional with setting this up for me (and accommodated my very last minute appointment request).

There were no hidden fees or up charges either which I feel needs to be said. No charges for use of crystals, wands, different techniques, or any of the other “add-ons” that seemed to dilute the experiences I’ve had previously. It was a $50 deposit to hold the appointment that was deducted from the total at the end of the session.

I’ll wrap this up by saying it is very clear that The Healing Collective, Rebeca, and Aly are genuinely invested in my personal and spiritual growth above anything else. I look forward to spending more time exploring...

I first visited Aly off a referral from a close friend. I walked into The Healing Collective unsure of what to expect, but knowing that I needed help unpacking the heavy energetic load I was carrying. Aly is one of the most motherly, peaceful and loving energies I’ve ever experienced. I immediately felt safe and seen. The two sessions I’ve had with her have made so much room in my life and my physical body to receive, that I’m still a little in disbelief. I came to her shortly after a miscarriage, and was very fearful, resentful, and had little hope. The first session she worked on clearing out stagnant energy, old beliefs, and really helped me feel genuinely grateful for each and every thing & person in my life. I walked away feeling lighter, happier and like myself again. The next session she opened me up and prepared me to receive our baby that we so badly wanted and had been trying over 3 years for. Within a weeks time, I was pregnant with our baby girl. Aly even saw that we were going to have a little girl and gave me the most beautiful breakdown of what she picked up in our sessions. Aly continues to check in, hold space and truly care about my well being and journey. I refer everyone I know to her now and feel so lucky that we have her as a beautiful resource so close to home. She is truly a conduit for greater healing and connection to the universe, your ancestors and what’s meant for you. I look forward to my next session!

Lovingly, Candace & baby...