Dear friends, family, and community,

In the wee early hours of Sunday morning, October 5th, Alexis was driving to Lagunitas after a beautiful evening in Mill Valley — a night filled with creativity, connection, and joy. Just minutes away from her destination, a deer appeared suddenly through the fog in the dark night. There wasn’t enough time to swerve completely (and safely) and at 45-55 mph the impact was unavoidable.

The deer and her car were both sacrificed that night. Her Beloved Subaru, a trusted companion for the past five years, quite literally saved her life. Though her body took a hit (her shin was injured by the airbag panel, and she’s feeling the effects of the impact more each day), she walked away. It’s truly a miracle. A picture of the vehicle has been shared if you swipe through photos, you'll understand.

Since then, she’s been navigating a swirl of logistics and emotions — grief for the deer, heartbreak over losing her car (which she custom built, adored, and viewed far more than a car), and the exhaustion of insurance calls, car research, and recovery. The car was totaled, and while insurance should cover what was owed, it won’t replace what was lost or the ongoing costs that have followed — body care, rental car fees, and the need for rest and healing.

Alexis has had to cancel her bodywork sessions to allow space for recovery and to tend to these many practical matters. As many of you know, her work is deeply physical and heart-based , when she gives, she gives her whole self. She is needing to give herself that love now, and not being able to offer sessions means her income pauses too.

She is receiving beautiful care — spinal network sessions with Dr. Stephanie Bridwell and is looking to receive other sound, somatic, nervous system, and energy healing offerings. She’s profoundly grateful to be surrounded by such a loving community and have access to practitioners who help process, release trauma, and restore balance. If you have something to offer, please reach out to her.

This GoFundMe has been lovingly organized to help cover:

    •    Healing and recovery support (bodywork, energy, nervous system care)

    •    Nourishment and rest (food, supplements, gentle movement therapies)

    •    Car-related expenses (rental car, replacement search, registration fees, minimum down payment)

    •    Financial breathing room for rent and living costs while she aligns with new work and full recovery

We completely understand that not everyone is in a position to give financially — truly, no problem at all. There are so many other meaningful ways to help:

    •    Helping locate a loaner car- she now has a rental, but could save money if one is idle. 

    •    Accompanying her to dealerships, sending used car leads or hopping on a call for moral support and extra eyes

    •    Checking in w/ her on what she is needing in this moment, sending meals or gift cards (ask Alexis), or sharing resources and encouragement

Every gesture of care matters. Your love, prayers, messages, and presence mean as much as any dollar amount.

Alexis has been moving through this experience with such grace, presence, and trust — finding deep lessons and reminders to slow down, listen, and receive.

Thank you for holding her in your hearts and being part of her healing journey.

With love and gratitude,

Mary (on behalf of Alexis and her loving community)