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Soul Mamas Team
Karen Russell
Founder of Soul Mamas
Hi, my name is Karen Russell and I was born in Erie Pa to a very loving hard working family. For eighteen years I had a performing career with artists such as, Alice Cooper, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson and hum, several funny B films, and two record deals.
Crazy how your maternal clock goes off. But at the age of almost 37, I had the need to be a mom. God blessed me with Conner and Ian Budge and from the moment they were born, my mantra became " I am a Mama First". I never looked back. Even the day before Conner's fatal car crash, I remembered telling my friend, " As long as I have my boys, that is all I need." So when Conner died on September 24th 2022, my heart stopped and my DNA changed forever.
After witnessing so many people in deep grief (especially parents), I realized that the traditional approach to counseling was lacking the holistic approach to healing the whole body. I completed the Grief Educator course with David Kessler and coupled with over 24 years of experience in the health industry soon began my counseling offerings with a focus on healing your mind, body and soul.
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Soul Mamas, is focused on offering Holistic Remedies for all people dealing with deep grief. We offer counseling, workshops with a focus on physical movement, yoga, breath work, Ayurveda healing, retreats (both local and international) and connects you with a community that believes in being of service.
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We will learn to honor our loved ones, continue to go through waves of grief, as we learn to live, love and even laugh again together.
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Please email us at soulmamasinfo@gmail.com and we look forward to meeting one day.
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Our Team
Holistic Loving Team
Our team's foundation was built on years of working together in the holistic healing business. The profound support that our founder received from several incredible holistic professionals after the death of her son, inspired her to create Soul Mamas.
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As we continue to grow, so will our team and mission to offer support to all people suffering from the waves of deep grief.
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We are so proud to have Carolina Pelayo (grief therapist), Dr. Paul Lenderman supporting us with his grief therapy offerings, Carla Cohen (emotional alchemist), Karen Russell (movement therapy and peer to peer grief counseling sessions), Anjali Deva (Ayurveda Practitioner), and several teachers from the Yoga NoHo Center.
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As Soul Mamas grows we will have so many more healing experts to be of service.
Carolina Pelayo
Grief Therapist
My name is Carolina Pelayo and I am a holistic grief therapist, incorporating traditional and holistic counseling techniques. My journey has been shaped by profound challenges, resilience, and a deep desire to help others heal. I was born and raised in Mexico, but life took a sharp turn when I lost my father at the age of 14. This loss was compounded by my m
After completing my psychology degree with a focus on grief, I then decided to further my education in the holistic health industry to deepen my counseling practice. I am a 500 RYT yoga educator, certified meditation and breathwork facilitator and believe in the deep healing work of sound healing, conducting sound baths.
I believe that the best therapy is combining the eastern and western techniques, while incorporating my own experience with deep grief to assist others as to live a vibrant, healthy life.
Through my journey, I’ve learned that grief comes in waves—it ebbs and flows, sometimes lightly and other times with great intensity. Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to help, whether you are facing an easy moment or working through the depths of your pain. My mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for healing, growth, and reconnection with your mind, body, and spirit. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. ​
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