“The death of my father was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. As a self-proclaimed "Daddy's girl," the loss hit me with an intensity I never imagined. I felt lost and adrift, unsure of how to navigate the waves of grief. Thankfully, I found Minerva. From our very first conversation, she was patient, kind, and attentive, creating a safe space for me to process my emotions without judgment.

What I benefited from most was the somatic and meditative work we did together. Minerva has a deep understanding of how the body holds grief, and she guided me through practices that allowed me to connect with my physical experience in a profound way. This was crucial for me, as I was often overwhelmed by the emotional and mental aspects of grieving.

One of the most helpful things Minerva emphasized was the non-linear nature of grief. She made it clear that I would likely be in a constant stage of grief, and she empowered me to trust the process, encouraging me to "let my body and my ancestors do what they do best." This reframed my entire understanding of grief and gave me permission to honor my experience without pressure to "move on."

Finally, Minerva's awareness of how death is viewed in our spiritual tradition was the main reason I sought her support. It was so important to me to work with someone who understood the cultural nuances of my grief and could honor my beliefs. I am eternally grateful for Minerva's compassionate guidance during this incredibly difficult time. She has been an invaluable source of support, and I highly recommend her services to anyone navigating loss.”

– JL

“Minerva’s grief counseling support has been an invaluable part of one of the hardest moments of loss in my life. She offers a strong container of support that includes the right blend of guided interventions with deep compassionate listening. She will guide you when you’re so lost in your grief that you just need someone else to take the reigns and listen on days when you need someone to see and hold you just as you are. For me, her deep rooting in spirituality and Ifa practice has been integral to my ability to feel held and comforted by Spirit through her support. As a fellow Latina it has also felt deeply comforting to find solace in the culturally resonant container that Minerva embodies and holds. Minerva’s approach is compassionately fierce - she will hold you through the journey of grief with both tenderness and the radical acceptance one needs to walk through earth shattering pain and loss. Her extensive practice in yoga, Dharma and Ifa, along with her own lived experience with grief, gift her with the ability to be a powerful guide through grief. I am deeply grateful for her accompaniment as I walk the long road of grief.”

– CL

“I am deeply grateful for my experience working with Minerva. Her Sacred Ritual course introduced me to the practice of meditation, helped me develop consistency in my daily life, and guided me on my personal growth journey. She creates a safe space for me to express my feelings and even helped me navigate the loss of a close family member. Her compassionate approach, both as a guided meditation instructor and a death doula, has provided me with invaluable wisdom on my healing journey. She is a beautiful soul who shares light and love with those around her.

– CG

“Minerva has been a vital part in my grief journey. She has helped me understand how to process and navigate my grief. Even on the days it felt impossible she was there to remind me what I needed in real time. I am forever grateful for the way Minerva has shifted my perspective on the healing journey after losing a dear loved one. She showed me how to cultivate a new relationship with grief that feels comforting and not so scary but more familiar. For example she supported me with learning how to build an alter, celebrate and communicate with my ancestors which in turn truly made me feel more connected. Grief is hard and very sad but being able to stay in connection with my ancestors has given me a light I didn’t have before. I am blessed to have experienced Minerva’s magic of support during one of the hardest times in my life. Thank you!”

– AD

“My mother passed across the ocean on the other side of the world. I had to travel over 6000 miles away to say goodbye to a semi-estranged mother whom I love and respect but haven’t been held by or shared affection with for most of the duration of our relationship. I didn’t know how to feel, or rather, I couldn’t name my feelings, I could barely pack my luggage.

Minerva guided me through that, and that simple act made me feel held and loved in ways that allowed me to name my grief that I masked in resentment. I was mourning the loss of what I imagined a mother’s love should be while accepting the fact that the love my mama gave me was the entirety of her capacity. And that we, her children, were the core of her universe. An unrelentless love displayed in the form of responsibility.

Minerva allowed me to quietly lean onto my grief and learn that love comes in many shapes. Grief is just one way it can feel, and we can welcome it, even hold it, fold it, and fit it perfectly to soften the parts in us that have hardened. I was going to my mother’s funeral- those moments processing with Minerva allowed me to travel light, bringing all that I needed for an ending and a beginning of understanding my mother’s love.”

– CC

“Minerva is the best person to have next to you while grieving. She knows how to hold space and give space. She doesn’t shy away from the depths of pain and loss, but she also knows when it’s time to be quiet, to just hold space, or to offer words. She helps make sense of the feelings of loss. And has helped me connect with my recently passed ancestors through ceremony and just talking about them. She’s been there for me when my parents died and even years later make space for me to talk about them and remember them and laugh about them. And cry about them.

One time she took me to the beach to hold ceremony for my dad. I am not an extremely ceremonial person so she made it really accessible for me. We both kind of had some time together and did our own things. But the space she held was very intentional and very connected to spirit. After that ceremony, I immediately quit smoking cigarettes unintentionally, but I realized how much the memory of smoking was connected to my dad smoking. All that she does, she does it with deep reverence, intention, and presence.”

–NN