Owl Wise Holistic Stress Management Services
Martinez, CA, Contra Costa
(14)
Martinez, CA, Contra Costa
(14)
Velina is the only one in the Contra Costa County that is offering her very unique services. There is no one else in the area offering such a diverse set of services to couples and individuals. She helps couples who are in deep pain and struggle, supporting them in finding their way back to love and connection through her intimacy and communication coaching, as well as celebrating the joy her happy couples are sharing with private massage classes.
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14 customer reviews
Amanda F.
Edited:This is in response to Mark F below.. what ended coming out in therapy was that I was actually living in immense trauma because of emotional, financial, and sometimes even physical abuse. I was living with a total narcissist and Velina was able to help me get out of that and understand that my own children were suffering because of trauma from his abuse. He hid money while he knew I was completely broke. And when we split up my son ben was suffering and didn't understand why he wasn't loved as much as my youngest son and why dad didn't have picture up of him on his Instagram or at his work but did of his younger brother. He even said he didn't feel like dad was his dad. I had been struggling with telling him the truth and knew it was going to be time and knew it would help him understand. And didn't want to wait. Velina gave me insight to do so. I was scared to tell mark because of his violent behavior. I love that Velina checks in with my children to make sure they're doing ok and that if they need to talk to someone she is there for them. To me she goes above and beyond. And she does keep boundaries very clear. Mark is a very scary person and very in trustworthy person and what Velina did for my and my kids mental health saved me. And my kids. I'm sad that he could write such nasty things about someone who is so good at what they do for a living. I don't think i could possibly write enough about how much Velina has helped myself, my husband, our marriage, our parenting, and our children. My husband and I have been seeing Velina for about a year. We've had a lot of trauma and stress to say the least in our family. We had fallen in a deep dark hole. I had become very depressed and didn't think there was a way out. My children were suffering and our marriage was ending. Velina invested so much time and listened to us. She was able diffuse quick any dispute we had and turn it quickly into a compromise. We were able to connect find intimacy again. I was able to start working through my PTSD, grief, and depression and my husband was able to understand it better. My sleep is better. My stress is more manageable. My communication is better. My children are happier. My outlook is better. Not just mine but my husbands as well. I also know that if i am struggling, she cares and is a call or text away. She is genuine and a compassionate human that knows how to connect with oth More...
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Shae R.
Dr. Lujan has been, in my experience, one of the best  therapists out there. I've been to many in 50 years and I'd recommend her to anyone. Her unique ability to understand and design a tailored calming and insightful therapy to each individual is straight up AMAZING.   I was immediately put at ease as her energy is not only inspiring, but uplifting. I never feel like she is watching the clock and she gives you her entire world and attention. She's an attentive listener, is very kind and truly a brilliant analyst. I can't tell you how many "aha" moments I've had while being in her office.  She's adept at fully understanding and empathizing with any situation. I've never felt an ounce of judgmental wonder at anything I've shared with her and am completely comfortable telling her anything. OWL WISE HOLISTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT has increased my quality of life in so many ways and I'm forever grateful to Dr. Velina Lujan for her excellent care. You'd be lucky to be her client. More...
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Brittany Silva
Velina has been an instant and constant source of tools for healing and managing my symptoms. She is a great communicator, kind soul, and truly caring partner. Her reach extends beyond just your paid time with her and is tailored to the way you like to communicate: daily or weekly check ins via text if you’d like, just your session with her, phone calls late at night - she’s always available and always eager to help. I would highly recommend her for your anxiety, stress, depression, couples therapy/guidance or PTSD needs. I’ve used her for it all! She does amazing body work, table sessions with auditory tools, basic conversation, card readings, etc. Her tools are endless. Highly suggest her!!! More...
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Mariza P.
Velina has been a great help for me! A year ago I was at a low point in my life and was looking for help and guidance. Â She was the answer to help me sort out my life. I'm very grateful to have her. It's just amazing how I feel and what I can do for myself.I really enjoyed our sessions. Especially the hypnosis. Amazing!!I would highly recommend her! More...
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Anne B.
Love Velina! Extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. Martinez is lucky to have her.
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Ashley W.
Velina is the most incredible person I have ever met!  Her support is unwavering.  She seeks to understand what works best for you and provides the tools you need to grow and better yourself.  She genuinely cares for her patients and it always puts a smile on my face to see an occasional​ text from her just checking in.  I don't think words can convey just how amazing she is.  What a gift it was to stumble across her and thank goodness I have found her!  Anyone looking for growth and betterment in their life would benefit from the support of Velina being by your side!  A true gem and life saver! More...
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Annie A.
Velina has given my husband and me some FABULOUS and fun tools for connecting in more meaningful ways - massage techniques, intimacy/presence building exercises - and she's given us fresh perspectives to help us understand each other better as well as practical ideas to make day to day life less smoother and more fun as a family. Â Velina strikes me as a very empathetic person whose passion it is to help people, and in our case couples, live as free and joyfully as possible. Â Such a gift to have found her. More...
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Amanda M.
I don't think i could possibly write enough about how much Velina has helped myself, my husband, our marriage, our parenting, and our children. My husband and I have been seeing Velina for about a year. We've had a lot of trauma and stress to say the least in our family. We had fallen in a deep dark hole. I had become very depressed and didn't think there was a way out. My children were suffering and our marriage was ending. Velina invested so much time and listened to us. She was able diffuse quick any dispute we had and turn it quickly into a compromise. We were able to connect find intimacy again. I was able to start working through my PTSD, grief, and depression and my husband was able to understand it better. My sleep is better. My stress is more manageable. My communication is better. My children are happier. My outlook is better. Not just mine but my husbands as well. I also know that if i am struggling, she cares and is a call or text away. She is genuine and a compassionate human that knows how to connect with others! More...
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Michelle V.
It is impossible for me to convey in a Yelp review how phenomenal Velina is at what she does. She has a truly unique ability to listen beyond words to identify core challenges. She meets these challenges with a broad offering of tools, resources, and knowledge. I have been provided with books, articles, movies, websites and YouTube channels, meditative practices, light and sound therapy, herbal supplement recommendations, workshop recommendations, and so much more in the few weeks I've worked with Velina. She speaks from a place of knowledge and provides scientific, medical, and spiritual references to her words. She counsels with understanding, empathy, intelligence, honesty, and lack of judgment. She is patient beyond measure, and works at the pace of her clients and their comfort level. Sessions are tailored to her clients' individual needs. This woman genuinely cares. She is humble, relatable and real. Â She goes above and beyond in so many ways, from affordable sessions with package discount options, to the numerous reference provisions noted above, to checking in via phone or text as needed, to flexibility of sessions when her schedule allows. Velina is a game changer. Go see her. More...
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Paul L.
We went to Velina for a private couple's massage class. She was thoughtful, personalized, and informative. We would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to learn more about how to make their partner feel good.
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Dominic B.
Velina goes out of her way to make sure you are very comfortable through the entire experience. She makes sure you have a thorough understanding of what you are doing and how it helps you. The couples group massage was a great experience and I highly recommend it. More...
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Genevieve B.
Velina is a great healer of body and mind! Â I have RA and her attentiveness is a welcomed relief. Thank you !
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Paul L.
I tried to call Owl Wise Wellness but Velina has moved to California. She was nice enough to call me back but I already paid for a $50 coupon and don't see any way to contact Yelp!
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Bijal C.
Velina has been so helpful during a stressful time period. She has so many tools to help and is a wonderful intuitive listener. I would highly recommend her.
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What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing how the eyes of my clients sparkle after a session. It's exciting to work with clients who are ready and motivated to look honestly at themselves and engage in the scary yet exciting process of waking up. It's not so much about changing, but shifting our perspective about how we see ourselves and the world. When our perspective shifts, things naturally move in a healthier direction. What I have found in my 20 years of working with people is that we need more empathy, understanding, respect and kindness. I deliver my owl wisdom with loving kindness and respect for the individual's inner knowing and strengths.
In my couples work, I love seeing couples fall even deeper in love with each other as they learn more ways to be loving...and individuals fall in love with themselves and the life that they are choosing to live!
What inspired you to start your own business?
When I graduated with my Master's in counseling psychology, I knew that I couldn't go back to the traditional mental health approach to helping people. I learned too much about the body/mind connection and knew that it would require that I go into private practice. After being a social worker for nearly a decade, I got a job doing massage part time thinking it would just be a good income to help pay for school. It turned out to be the turning point for my career and shifted my perspective on what is healing. Touch and tenderness, mindfulness and an understanding of the human physiology and deep empathy and presence, are all necessary to empower the individual on their journey toward wholeness. I knew finding a job where I could do this for my clients wasn't going to be likely. So I needed to create the job for myself. And so I did!
Why should our clients choose you?
Velina’s approach is inspirational, educational and her insights and powerful tools coach her clients toward a much more fulfilling and satisfying life experience. You can’t come alive when you are too weighed down by excessive stress. Velina gently and compassionately guides her clients toward deeper self-awareness and offers highly effective tools to move through the roadblocks that get in the way of your success.
Couples Intimacy and Communication Coaching
A unique alternative to couple counseling, Velina coaches clients who are struggling and desiring to heal their relationship. She caters to each couples unique situation. Whether they are just starting to date, or have been married 50 years, she teaches effective communication skills and intimacy deepening exercises which helps ignite the passion that gets lost over time. She facilitates powerful, interactive exercises that are portable and helpful to do together long after the session ends.
Life Coaching
Empowering individuals and couples through personal guidance, teaching mindfulness practices, effective communication tools, stress reduction techniques, and much more.
Stress Buster Treatments
Velina’s hands-on treatments are like no other. You will be transported by her healing touch, aromatherapy and optional high tech tools.
Mindful Massage Instruction for Couples
Deepen Your Connection through Loving Touch. Not only will you learn some of her masterful moves in bodywork to give pleasure and peace to your partner, she will teach you how to reduce your stress in the process of bringing your partner a blissful experience.
Velina guides couples to more fun and play, reducing stress in their body, mind and spirit while learning her masterful skills of the massage trade. After 20 years working in mental health, holistic wellness and massage therapy, she has decided to bring all of her knowledge and skill to couples who want to increase their intimacy, deepen their bond and lighten their stress. She made massage her meditation for the past 13 year and is ready to share her secrets in hopes of supporting couples in their quest for the ultimate bond.
Stress Management/Wellness Consultation and Coaching
Comprehensive holistic evaluation, looking at your challenges from every angle so that we can set you up for success as you face your challenges and work toward reaching your goals. Stress is the symptom of bigger problems. It is my job to help you identify what that is and work successfully toward resolve.
Meditation/Mindfulness Instruction
Learn how to get grounded and manage your stress thru practical, effective and even fun mindfulness techniques. Meditation doesn't have to take hours out of your day to be effective. Mindfulness can be a simple prayer, breathwork, visualization or even a movement. Find what works for you through my comprehensive, holistic consultation and evaluation process. Meditation is not a one-size-fits-all. We will customize your mindfulness practice to fit your lifestyle, personality and spiritual beliefs
