Meet the Root Collective Team
FOUNDER ○ ANXIETY THERAPIST ○ YOGA TEACHER
Alissa Vreeland | Sarasota, FL USA
I began my entrepreneurial journey in 2019 as an anxiety therapist in private practice. The women I worked with came in seeking relief from chronic stress and anxiety— and they found it. But as they got quieter inside, something else surfaced. They started to see how much of their life had been built around survival rather than alignment. Their relationships felt superficial or one-sided. Many of their choices felt like someone else's. And underneath all of it was a deep ache for something more authentic, more nourishing, more theirs.
I had been walking that same path myself and came out the other side with the same hunger — for people who could really see me and for a life that was truly and unapologetically mine. So we packed up our family and relocated to Sarasota, FL, 1000 miles away from everything we knew. And Root Collective was built 9 months later. As it turns out, so many women were looking for exactly the same thing my clients and I were.
I've learned that as a Human Design Projector, I’m wired to read energy, sense the patterns beneath the surface, and feel the collective's needs through my own lived experience. That makes it natural for me to channel what I sense into spaces and systems that actually meet those needs — not just for me, but for us all.
Because here's what I know to be true: when we're held in relationships where we can show up without performing or self-abandoning — where we feel unconditionally accepted and also inspired towards more — something in us grounds and expands simultaneously. We remember that who we are, as we are, is already whole. And from that place, everything becomes possible.
With Love,
Alissa Vreeland, Root Collective Founder
Lauren Covey | Sydney, Australia
ONLINE BUSINESS MANAGER & COMMUNITY MODERATOR
Hi, I'm Lauren Corey! Originally from North Carolina and now based in Sydney, Australia, I’ve spent the past 8+ years supporting heart-centered businesses behind the scenes as an Online Business Manager — helping with operations, systems, and all of the moving pieces that allow a business and community to run smoothly. I love creating structure that supports creativity and building systems that help people feel more held, supported, and able to focus on what they’re truly here to do.
Being part of Root Collective is especially meaningful because I deeply resonate with the vision of creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with their intuition, and feel supported in their growth and expansion. I love getting to support this community both behind the scenes and being here with you all, getting to witness the connection, growth, and experiences shared within the space. I’m so happy to be here and looking forward to connecting with you all along the way. 🤍
RC HOST ○ MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST ○ MASSAGE THERAPIST
Angelina Castellani | Hawaii, USA
I've always been a people person; I think humans are endlessly fascinating, and this sparked my interest in psychology and understanding the human brain. This led me to become a therapist, where I quickly recognized that a lot of people were struggling with loneliness. As someone who has moved around a lot, that really resonated, and it inspired me to start building community. Through training with Alissa at RC, I brought somatic work and the power of co-regulation back to my island in the hopes of creating a place for people like me to find each other, and ultimately come home to themselves. My next goal is to use the RC spirit, along with other holistic wellness principles, to build and host retreats out here in Hawaii.
I'm so looking forward to connecting with you all! :)
RC HOST ○ INTUITION & SOUL ALIGNMENT COACH
Nicole Bitskay | Digital Nomad
I was a founding member of Root Collective Sarasota and am now living as a digital nomad while serving women through my signature 12-week container, The Soul Led Woman.
My work is rooted in the belief that women flourish when they are deeply seen, supported, and safe to fully be themselves. Through both 1:1 coaching and intimate community spaces, I guide women into a deeper relationship with their intuition, body wisdom, authenticity, and divine connection. I incorporate somatic practices, nervous system awareness, and embodied self-inquiry to help women move beyond thinking about the life they want and begin truly living in it.
My intention in the spaces I hold is to offer women a soft place to land while they navigate seasons of growth, awakening, and deeper self-expression. I’m so grateful to be here and can’t wait to connect further with you all. ♡