Meet Us, Our Partners & Resources
Here you’ll find the founders, therapists, coaches, creative artists and holistic practicioners for your continued healing support. Seek out a professional connection to help nurture your mind, body, and spirit. When you schedule a visit with one of our professional friends tell them that Violets in Bloom extends their warmest greetings!
Ava Adames
Founder, VIB Ambassador
I’m Ava — a lifelong entrepreneur, movement teacher, energy worker, herbal student, sound healer, and the heart behind Violets in Bloom. My work lives at the intersection of grounding, embodiment, creativity, and honest healing. Over the years I’ve blended my training in Reiki, Pilates, yoga, sound healing, behavioral wellness coaching, intuitive energy work, and herbal medicine to create a space where people can breathe deeper, move with intention, and reconnect with themselves.
Violets in Bloom was built to be a sanctuary for transformation — a place where community, curiosity, and courage meet. Every person who walks through our doors shapes the energy of this space, and I’m endlessly grateful for the way we all grow together.
Ish Adames
Co-founder, VIB Ambassador
Ish is the quiet force behind everything tech that's organized in our studio. He’s the creator of our signature logo and plays a huge role in making Violets in Bloom feel like the vibrant, welcoming space it is.
Ish has a natural eye for crystals and a gentle ear for listening, which makes him a favorite to talk with when you visit. His grounded presence balances our busy days, and he’s always ready to help you find the crystal, tool, or conversation you didn’t even know you needed. And because Ish is bilingual, you can always come in and greet him with a warm hola — he’ll be happy to welcome you. His creativity, kindness, and steady leadership make him an irreplaceable part of the Violets in Bloom family.
Elias
Creative Influence & Designer
Elias is the creative fire behind much of our merch at Violets in Bloom. His art brings color, movement, and a youthful vibrancy that makes the studio feel even more alive. He’s not only shaping our brand; he’s also beginning to build his own creative path as an aspiring designer of Byzantine-style jewels and chain-link accessories. His passion for bold design and intricate detail shines through in everything he creates. As part of our family’s creative heartbeat, Elias helps carry our vision forward. Elias helps carry our vision forward. His presence reflects the love, legacy, and artistic spirit woven into our family business. Follow Elias on instgram.
Maya
Energy Specialist, Founder of Live In Love Boutique
Maya is a self-love expert, writer, poet, educator, and advocate for the empowerment of Black women and children. As a Temple University graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and a Child Development Associate Credential, Through her brand, Live In Love Boutique, she creates journals, aromatherapy products, workshops, and community experiences that remind us that self-love is not only personal but revolutionary—a pathway to liberation, creativity, and collective healing. Follow Maya on herinstagram
Violets in Bloom; Yoga & Movement Guides, Healing Facilitators & In-house Artists
Dr. Jerika, PHD ~ Kemetic Yoga, Yoga Guide, Birth Doula, Jerika teaches Yin Yoga on Monday @6:15pm. Follow her on Instagram.
Kirsten Bryant ~ Reiki Master, Yoga Guide Kirsten teaches Chakra Yoga on Wednesday @7pm. Follow her on Instagram
Andre Duza ~ Sifu, Qigong Master, Sci Fi Novelist Andre instructs Qigong on Saturday mornings @9am and Tuesday evenings @6:15pm. Follow him on Instagram.
Lindsay Jackson ~ Vocalist, Sound Alchemy, Intuitive Guide. Lindsey does monthly Sound Healings. Next sound healing 10/23 @7pm
Raya Perry ~ Massage Therapist founder of Balanced Lotus Specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, sports and myofascial release.
Goddess Cyn ~ Copper Artisan Jewelry and custom work done at Violets in Bloom Check out her designs and follow her on Instagram.
Creative Artists, Guides & Doulas
Karen Smith ~ Percussionist, Playwright, Director, Producer, & Poet Mentor KarenSmithdrums.com
Sannii Crespina-Flores ~ Writer, Poet, Mentor & Creative Writing Doula, The YRAM Collective
Bethany Bright ~ Reiki, Quantum Guide. Follow her on Instagram
Jamilah, Yoga Guide
Kids Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and more Jamilah is grateful to share fun ways to improve mental health using movement, breathwork & stillness!
Rakia Dunn ~ Full Spectrum Doula, Reiki Master https://www.holisticdoulaservice.com/
Israel ~ Jeweler, Copper Artist, founder of Stone Temple Creations found online & at VIB. Specializes in custom wire wrapped jewelry and talismans for every occasion. Follow him on instagram.
Therapists, Mental Health Coaches & Spiritual Directors
Ava Adames
Founder of Violets in Bloom, NBHWC Behavioral Change Wellness Coach @ Victory Bay
Dr. Sy Powell, MD ~ Coach Balance to Bloom, Author, Speaker, Zinzino Partner
Carly McDade, LMFT,owner of EmBodyed Tides.
Maria J Reyes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Resilent Mind Works
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer ~ Expressive Writing Coach, Spiritual Director, 1:1 spiritual direction sessions, seasonal writing circles and coaching for writers.
Steven Brice ~ Theology, Yoga4Philly founder of Yoga 4 The World and its Yoga 4 Philly chapter,
Melissa Wombwell-Twersy, LCSW Find Balance and stay healthy supporting grief and loss. She is an End of Life Doula and Reiki Master as well.
Creative Influencers & Entreprenuers
Nakea Murray ~ Creater, Self Care Industry Founding Partner of BRWN GRL Wellness Studio
Roseanne Liberti and Jenny Burkholder ~ OVERexpressed & OUT Podcast A podcast hosted that amplifies the voices of Philadelphia-area women—change agents, activists, artists, pioneers and more.
Keyo ~ Designer Blackstarr Fashions Blackstarr is a collection of stylish and trendsetting clothing that promotes confidence and fun.
Roxanne & Michael Pinkl~ Creative Designs By R&M Pinkl, LLC ~ Social Printing, Screenprinting, Embroidery
✨In loving dedication:
A'Van "DXNNY!" Reed
Recording Artist, Creative, Illustrative Designer
A’Van, known to the world as DXNNY!, carried a gift that was nothing short of otherworldly. Through his music, style, and creativity, he left an imprint that will never fade. As a recording artist and fashion designer, he first emerged as Danny Fanta before later taking on the name DXNNY!—a name that carried his unique vision and voice. His rhyming style flowed with a distinct rhythm, and when paired with the hooks he so artfully wrote, his music radiated a magnetic energy.
To me, he was more than an artist—he is my beloved son. His spirit is woven into the heart of Violets in Bloom, reminding us that creativity, healing, and self-expression are sacred parts of being alive. A’Van “DXNNY!” Reed will forever be missed, yet his light continues to guide the work we do here, and the community we hold in care.
💜Forever A'Van.
Find support at Victory Bay
Telehealth is the delivery of clinical services online. Victory Bay utilizes a HIPAA-compliant video platform to provide therapy to clients for their mental health & well being services. Victory Bay is located in several places. Find them locally at 1401 Chews Landing Rd, Clementon, NJ 08021
About Victory Bay
Our behavioral health service offers the highest quality Mental Health, Substance Use, and Eating Disorders services. We treat every client with the love and respect they deserve while helping them every step of the way on their path to healing and recovery in the real world.
A behavioral health service that works. Let us help you achieve a new life with a fresh start.
If your heart feels heavy or you find yourself in crisis, please remember you are not alone. Support is here — call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.