Welcome to My World
Hi, I’m Alana, Founder and Holistic Arts Practitioner at The Magic of You Embodied Wellness. But more importantly, I’m a human who loves her life — but it hasn’t always been that way.
🌿 My Story
The Magic of You was born from years of struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self-harm. A few years ago, I hit my breaking point. I’d lost all hope — and that’s when I realized: “If I want to feel differently, I have to do different things.” That decision changed everything. It led me to somatics — and what began as resistance (“Healing? Hard Pass.”) became the deepest love story of my life. I fell in love with my healing journey so much that it became a lifestyle. And I knew it couldn’t end with me. My healing was meant to ripple outward — to help others remember the magic within themselves.
So, I sought formal education and certification. I studied the language of the body — the science and the “woo woo.” I did case studies, mentored under incredible teachers, and of course, practiced on myself. At one point, I couldn’t get through a single conversation without talking about the nervous system (still can’t, honestly). Healing became my passion. And the life I once dreaded living, I now see through completely new eyes.
My Healing Philosophy
🎭 From the Stage to Somatics
Before all of this, my world revolved around the entertainment industry. From a young age, you could find me performing — singing, dancing, always chasing the spotlight. I earned my BFA in Musical Theatre and began my career as a performer. Soon after, I had my tonsils violently removed (yup — violently), forcing me to step back from performing. At first, I was devastated. But now, I see it for what it was — the universe saying: “I don’t want you to be someone else on stage. I want you to show up as you.” I shifted into Talent Management, where I was lucky enough to work with the Radio City Rockettes. It was an incredible experience, but I often found myself frustrated by corporate practices that felt limiting. I wanted to create a space where people felt safe to thrive and be themselves.
Looking back, I realize my passion in that role had nothing to do with entertainment — it was always about holding space for others to shine. Eventually, I moved to Las Vegas to help open Sphere. That’s where after a few very dark months my healing journey truly began. I deleted social media, retreated into the desert, and found peace in my own body. I breathed. I moved. I listened. I worked with my energy instead of against it — and built a nervous system of steel and an unshakable love for myself. Now, I’ve left corporate life behind. I live back on the East Coast in the apartment of my dreams with my cat, Maxi. I’ve gone from waking up each morning sighing, “Ugh… not again,” to jumping out of bed genuinely excited to live.
🌸 My Approach
My approach is compassionate, intuitive, and embodied. I believe healing happens when we create safety in the body — not by forcing, but by feeling. Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I weave together Somatic Experiencing, Breathwork, Meditation, Light Leader Kundalini, and Life Coaching to help clients experience deep and lasting transformation. Our bodies are innately intelligent — they already hold the wisdom we need to heal. My role is to help you remember how to listen. Healing can be scary — but it can also be expansive, gentle, and even fun. If you’re ready to begin your journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.