Oasis Well Being

Active meditation was one of the first Somatic Practices that allowed me to actually FEEL grounded in my body and my own experience.

I am a natural caregiver - you could say I lived in a state of 'FAWN' response for many years. Tending to others needs, taking care of things for others, assessing needs in a room, assessing a shift of energy and jumping into action. I lived there...for YEARS. 😬

When I started learning somatic practices I learned how disconnected I was from my own body and experience. I was so tuned into others I didn't even know what my own body was feeling. What sensations...um? Total blank stare...or I guessed [insert fawn response]. 😳

Active meditation, specially the one we will be sharing helped me to tune into my own body signals and experience.

Learning to tune inward was a whole new experience for me. I had to slow down and pause A LOT, I needed a ton of reminders and lots of compassion with myself. It was like exploring new territory!

As I write this I remember the very first time I experienced this active meditation. I remember how I felt so connect to my body afterwards. I remember thinking 'I need more of this in my life'. I remember the next days and weeks being more open and different. That ways a big turning point for me and I am so grateful for it.

Now the time has come to share these experiences with my community!

Join us Sunday 10/13 to FEEL the connection within yourself and your body!

One week away!

Next Saturday I will be at sharing a Somatic Practice to connect within and listen to your body signals.

Somatic Renewal: Reawaken Your Body's Natural Rythym ✨️

This will be a gentle movement practice that can be done from a chair or standing.

Full and half day tickets available!

$10 off enter RIZEKELLY at checkout

Find a Path of Connection to Yourself

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing in this Breathwork + Sound Healing Ceremony. This immersive experience combines the power of conscious breathing techniques and the therapeutic vibrations of sound to guide you towards profound relaxation, self-awareness, and rejuvenation.

We will begin this class with discussion of breathwork, the benefits, what to expect in a breathwork ceremony as well as tips and tricks. In this ceremony we use an intentional and slightly activating circular breathwork pattern. This breathwork is designed to help you sink into a meditative state and follow your body in releasing what you no longer need to hold. After the breathwork portion we will guide you into a state of relaxation through the use of sound and restorative yoga.

This experience is designed to support you on your healing journey, explore and deepen your connection to yourself and create an opportunity for self-discovery.

This workshop is open to participants of all levels, those brand new to breathwork and those looking to deepen their connection to self. No experience is needed, just an openness to allowing this profound experience open the pathway.

While Breathwork is a beautiful experience it is important to note a few contraindications. If you are currently pregnant, have severe/uncontrolled asthma, severe heart disease, untreated/uncontrolled high blood pressure, history of psychotic breaks, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, epilepsy/history of seizures, severe/unregulated diabetes. If you are unsure if breathwork is right for you, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

This workshop will be led by Tom & Kelly Zalewski from Oasis Well Being and will be held at GVST Wellness in St. Clair Shores.

$30 per person

Participants should bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, etc. to create a comfortable nest for the breathwork session. We have extras available to help make you comfortable.

What is active meditation anyway?

Sound a bit odd but I find it to be an amazing tool when my brain needs a break and my body needs to move!

I am a person that gets stuck...I need to move my body to shift my energy and active meditation is one of my favorite ways to do just that!

1. What this really means is using movement or breath, usually a specific pattern of movement or
breath to create a state of focus in the mind. When the mind is busy and focused on following a
specific pattern of movement or breath it is hard to focus on the stream of thoughts, it becomes
easier to allow the thoughts to flow away. Sinking deeper into the experience of the movement
and breath creates an experience of connecting with the body, listening to the signals within.

Movement in an active meditation may look like following a specific walking pattern or it may
mean using a certain area of the body in a way that feels best to you. For this workshop we will
be standing and using our arms and legs to play with moving in different directions around our
center (or in a chair for those that are not able to stand).

2. What to expect?
All movement patterns are able to be modified to work for your body. We will give several
suggestions and queues to help you along the way. Movements can be modified for all ability
levels and for anyone needing to make modifications for injury or limited mobility.

Our goal is to help you find the movement pattern that works best for your body, it doesn't really
matter what it looks like! It is more about what it FEELS like to YOU.

3. What will happen?
The movement and breath are gentle but can be powerful. Eventually as the meditation
continues your body starts to give you signals and signs. The goal is to notice and continue
moving. Notice what happens when you shift, notice what happens when you go a little faster or
become more playful. How does it feel if you slow way down and become really intentional with
your movements?

As we end the meditation we will guide you to a state of rest and relaxation while we play a
variety of instruments. After rest we will foster discussion and integration. Cont in comments.

✨️Sharing somatic practices with my local community is close to my heart.

It brings me joy to be joining my good friend Erica Bretz from .wisdom.healing to share this active meditation for the first time.

What makes this meditation unique is that it incorporates gentle movements and a breath pattern (don't worry we will teach you). Through this meditation you find your own flow in your movement while connect deeply to your center - your hara.

Using an active meditation that involves movement and breath is helpful for those that have a hard time with finding a quite mind in stillness.

We would love for you to join us and experience retuning to your center.

Held in .clairshores
Register via the GVST Wellness website

I am thrilled to be presenting wellness conference on Saturday October 5th this year!

I will be sharing a Somatic Practice and available as a vendor to chat about how Somatic practices can support you.

Join us Saturday October 5th

Tickets on sale Now at

Thanks to for pulling together this great event to showcase all of the Wellness practitioners in the area!

Join us Thursday June 6th at 7 pm for our First Outdoor event!

✨️ SOUND EXPERIENCE ✨️

This 2 hour event is design to help to sink into a deeper meditation state while experiencing the sound and vibration of multiple different instruments.

Kelly, Tom and Erica from .wisdom.healing are joining together to create this unique sound experience where participants will have an opportunity to create sound + vibration with in their own bodies and then relax into the sensation.

Join us and experience the drums, gong, chimes, himalayan singing bowls and more!

This event is part of the 2024 Wellness Series - a partnership with and .parks

Registration is available via the SCS Parks and Rec website.

Open to SCS residents and non residents.

We did a thing...🫣

Listen to Tom and Kelly talk about Breathwork, Somatic work and how it has impacted their lives and relationship.

I wasn't sure how it would turn out.

This was a stretch for us both and our first time doing a Podcast.

I was worried we tried to cover too much.

I was questioning how we set it up and the flow.

In reality...I love sharing about Breathwork and Somatic work. 🤩

Interested in learning more about Breathwork + Somatic work, my journey and the work I do...give this a listen!

Now I have more ideas for more episodes!

Thanks for asking us to do an episode and for making the process easy!

One week away!

Join us next Thursday for Breathwork +Sound.

✨️7 spots available✨️

We will be back at in 2 weeks for Breathwork + Sound Ceremony.

What questions do you have about breathwork? Comment below👇

💨Come breathe with us!

I spent most of my life in a stuck in a state of Numbness, disassociation and shut down.

I was just going through the motions.

Breathwork allowed me to FEEL the sensations in my body, move through the emotions, explore what it FEELS like to really connect to myself.

I am honored to hold this space with my partner in life, Tom, so that others can now have the same opportunity.

Follow your breath and find a connection with your self and your body!

Thursday 4/25 at 7 pm
6 spots remaining
$25 per person

Register at gvst wellness website. Link in bio.

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Sale ends in 5 days!

Get started right away by grabbing your spot!

Comment below or DM with any questions.

💫 Find a Path of Connection to Yourself 💫

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing in this Breathwork + Sound Healing Ceremony. This immersive experience combines the power of conscious breathing techniques and the therapeutic vibrations of sound to guide you towards profound relaxation, self-awareness, and rejuvenation.

We will begin this class with discussion of breathwork, the benefits, what to expect in a breathwork ceremony as well as tips and tricks.  In this ceremony we use an intentional and slightly activating circular breathwork pattern. This breathwork is designed to help you sink into a meditative state and follow your body in releasing what you no longer need to hold. After the breathwork portion we will guide you into a state of relaxation through the use of sound and restorative yoga.

This experience is designed to support you on your healing journey, explore and deepen your connection to yourself and create an opportunity for self-discovery.

This workshop is open to participants of all levels, those brand new to breathwork and those looking to deepen their connection to self. No experience is needed, just an openness to allowing this profound experience open the pathway.

While Breathwork is a beautiful experience it is important to note a few contraindications. If you are currently pregnant, have severe/uncontrolled asthma, severe heart disease, untreated/uncontrolled high blood pressure, history of psychotic breaks, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, epilepsy/history of seizures, severe/unregulated diabetes. If you are unsure if breathwork is right for you, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

This workshop will be led by Tom & Kelly Zalewski from Oasis Well Being and will be held at GVST Wellness in St. Clair Shores.

Grab Your spot at link in bio! We would love to have you join us!

In honor of Social Work Month I created a special Self-paced version of my Somatic Healing for Burnout program and I am GIVING AWAY 5 FREE SPOTS.

I have always wanted to offer something during Social Work Month th to support fellow Social workers and this just felt aligned this year.

Enter to win via my website by 3/15/24 at 8 am EST. Winners will be notified via email.

Must be a Social Worker or social work student to win.

This self-paced version is available for anyone to purchase at a special rate of $45 and will only be available for the month of March.

I cannot wait to share this program with more people!

To honor Social Work and Women's Month this March I created a Special Self-paced version of my Somatic Healing for Burnout program!

💫4 Sessions each with 4 Somatic practices
💫 Completely self-paced, work through the program at a pace that works for YOU
💫 1 year acces via the portal, then download anything you want to continue to use. It is yours to keep!

Somatic practices are easy to follow with instructions and video/audio to follow along to.

PLUS I am giving away 5 for FREE to feloow social workers/social work students! Enter to win by 3/15/24 via my website.

This deal is a one time only special just for the month of March!

Grab yours at the link in bio!

Looking to try Somatic Movement or Breathwork?

We have the perfect opportunity for you this Monday.

We will begin with movement to explore the feeling and sensation of expansion and contraction. Using breath and sound to support the body in learning to flow between.

Contraction mimicks the holding, guarding and tensions in the body. As stress increases we tend to hold positions in the body that increase tension and guarding.

Expansion mimics opening, allowing and curiosity. It is in an expansive state that we explore and allow ourselves to be more free.

By intentionally flowing between states of constriction and expansion we are creating pathways for the body and nervous system to feel the stuck energy or emotion and release.

We cannot live forever in either constriction or expansion...we need both!

Learning to flow between helps to remind the body to find balance.

Join us Monday at 7pm to explore Expansion and Contraction with us!

Curious about Somatic Movement + Breathwork?

Join us Feb 19th at

We are exploring expansion + contraction through somatic movement, breath + Sound.

We will use Movement to find the flow between expansion + contraction. Bringing attention to what feels stuck and areas of tension.

Breath + Sound will support in moving through the contraction and allowing release.

We finish this event with Sound, Restorative poses to allow rest and integration.

Click the link in bio to grab your spot.

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THE PROCESS👇🏼

4-part class for healing the root cause of exhaustion and stress.

✨️SESSION 1: Learn How to Stop Feeling Frantic

We lay the foundation right away by teaching you to truly connect to and comfort yourself when stressors start to build. We will use somatic practices to be able to take a pause, establish safety & help make shifting out of burn out actually possible.

✨️SESSION 2: Identify Your Boundaries

Learn how to access your inner wisdom and use it in the moment. Practice feeling your own boundaries, learning to understand what it FEELS like when you push past them and how to recover so that you finally have power over the burn out cycle.

✨️SESSION 3: Learn How to Feel Without Overwhelm

We will use Somatic Techniques to help you FEEL into the difficult spaces + emotions without letting them take over. We gently explore old pattern to shift out of overwhelm. Creating space to you to be you.

✨️SESSION 4: Live In Alignment With Yourself

The most pivotal piece to create lasting change, we will explore your resistance blocks and shift them so that you can actually implement this healing into your entire life. This is often the missing link for my clients!

Heal the root cause of your exhaustion and stress.

Take the first step today by commenting 'READY' below. I'll send over some details for you to check out!

I decided to keep registration open for ONE last day! We start tomorrow.

2023 was a year of firsts 👇🏼

➡️ 1st breathwork ceremony (that I led)

➡️ 1st somatic individual immersion (1/2 day session)

➡️ 1st Somatic Healing for Burnout group

➡️ 1st time I added song & sound healing to sessions

✨ 2023 was the year that I saw how much my grounded presence helps set people free.✨

🔥 I leaned deeper into sharing my journey, and how what I do really helps my clients in unique ways.

❤️ With Clients: Less problem solving, more giving the power back to my clients so that they can walk their healing path with artful support. (It works so, so much better!)

I am beyond honored and grateful to each and every person that invited me into their healing journey and trusted me with their vulnerability.

And I can't wait to do it again this year!

How did you change in 2023?



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Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing in this introductory Breathwork and Sound Healing Ceremony. This immersive experience combines the power of conscious breathing techniques and the therapeutic vibrations of sound to guide you towards profound relaxation, self-awareness, and rejuvenation.

We will begin this class with short discussion of breathwork, the benefits, what to expect in a breathwork ceremony as well as tips and tricks. After the breathwork portion we will guide you into a state of relaxation through the use of sound and restorative yoga.

This experience is designed to support you on your healing journey, explore and deepen your connection to yourself and create an opportunity for self-discovery.

Whether you're new to these practices or seeking to deepen your understanding, this class offers a welcoming space for all.

Join us January 25th from 7 to 9
Event held

🌟We are already half full and the last one SOLD OUT.
Grab Your Spot on the GVST website or comment BREATHWORK and I will send you the link!

Kelly Zalewski is a Somatic Mental Health Therapist with over 15 years of experience and her own private practice in St. Clair Shores. Kelly will be joined by her husband and life partner Tom Zalewski for this Breathwork Ceremony. Tom & Kelly have both completed 2 years of somatic training through The Vitalist Institute in Grand Rapids and continue to expand their knowledge and experience in Breathwork and Somatic Practices. Kelly & Tom are passionate about sharing these tools with their local community.

Swing by and check out the local community dedicated to a variety of wellness!

I am excited to be a part of such a great community. Come check out the deals, meet some great people and see what the local community has to offer.

Register for upcoming events and I have a special self care fair bundle of Somatic Practices for sale!

Begin the new year with intention, and join us for an immersive workshop designed to guide you through a profound journey of self-discovery, reflection, and positive transformation. In this unique and introspective experience, you will delve into the depths of your life's narrative, embracing the wisdom of your past, while actively shaping your envisioned future.

Through a blend of somatic practices, including guided active meditation and breathwork, this workshop invites you to review and honor the diverse chapters of your life story. Within this practice, you are invited to reconnect with sensations, emotions, and moments that have shaped your story throughout different ages and stages.

This workshop goes beyond mere reflection; it's an opportunity to reimagine your life, unearthing the patterns and beliefs that may have limited your growth so that you can move forward with more freedom. You'll have the space to envision and reconstruct your life in alignment with your deepest desires, values, and aspirations.

Guided by Kelly Zalewski, LMSW, Somatic Mental Health Therapist & Erica Bretz, Somatic Coach, you'll explore how your body holds the imprints of past experiences and learn to leverage this understanding for intentional personal evolution.

Whether you seek to redefine relationships, career paths, or personal goals, "Embodied Evolution" will empower you to harness your innate wisdom and gain resilience, awareness, and empowerment.

Join us for "Embodied Evolution: A Somatic Exploration," and embark on a transformative journey where you'll honor the past, embrace the present, and confidently shape the future you envision.

No experience needed, all are welcome.

Comment "Somatic" below and I will send you the link to join us!


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Do the holidays stress you out or just leave you feeling exhausted?

The truth is that the holidays can bring with them the weight of expectations, financial burdens, trigger old traumas, and more - all leaving you feeling STRESSED instead of ready to make merry.

To help you ENJOY more of your holidays, we will teach you some practical techniques that you can use anytime & anywhere to help you regulate your nervous system, stress less, and feel calm & centered - 

Drawing on practices based in Somatics, Breathwork, and Mindfulness - you’ll learn and practice these effective tools that you can use to help you have HAPPIER holidays!

Led by Kelly Zalewski, Somatic Mental Health Therapist & Erica Bretz, Somatic Coach

Join us and go into the holiday season with ease! Grab your spot at the link in bio.

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