Meet the Root Collective Team

FOUNDER OF RC ○ ANXIETY THERAPIST ○ YOGA TEACHER

Alissa Vreeland | Sarasota, FL USA

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I began this work in 2019 as an anxiety therapist in private practice. The women I worked with came seeking relief from chronic anxiety—and they found it. But as they got quieter inside, something else surfaced: an awareness of how much of their lives had been built around survival rather than alignment. Relationships felt superficial or one-sided, their choices felt like someone else's, and underneath it all was a deep ache for something more authentic.

I'd walked that same path myself—and came out the other side with the same hunger: for people who could truly see me and a life that was unapologetically mine. So we packed up our family and moved to Sarasota, FL, 1000 miles from everything we knew. The Root Collective membership began one year later— and members said they felt as though they manifested it.

As a Human Design Projector, I'm wired to read energy, sense the collective's needs through my lived experience, and channel that into spaces to actually meet those needs. That's what inspired this app: an intuitive nudge to bring the magic of what we built in Sarasota to more cities via our phones— using the convenience of being online as a bridge to a relationally nourishing and aligned life offline.

ONLINE BUSINESS MANAGER & COMMUNITY MODERATOR

Lauren Corey | Sydney, Australia

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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

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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

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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. ♡