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We are a trauma-informed wellness collective that goes beyond the mind...
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"For over 15 years, I’ve immersed myself in the therapeutic arts, working with survivors from all walks of life. As my own healing journey unfolded, I felt a deep calling to help others cultivate a presence that extends beyond themselves—to their clients, loved ones, and communities. I imagine a world where healing is intimate, vulnerable, and open, where we come together not as experts, but as human beings, learning how to be ourselves.

This desire to share my experiences and create space for others led me to my brother Max and my colleague Ama. Together, we realized that the heartfelt, often hilarious conversations that brought us so much joy could be something more—something that would connect with others who, like us, believe in transformation. We felt a spark to create from the heart and offer a different kind of healing.

We envisioned a collective rooted in self-healing, where wholeness and authenticity are at the center. Rather than embracing outdated therapy paradigms that label and pathologize, we focus on the inherent wholeness within each person. Our work is about guiding others to discover that truth within themselves. We all have a background in psychology, but what connects us is our deep experiences inside our own healing. 

Together, we offer trauma-informed practices to elevate collective consciousness, using a gentle, intuitive approach grounded in presence. Our passion is to empower individuals on their healing journeys and build a community where growth and connection are accessible to everyone. Through this, we nurture a world where being yourself is not just a goal, but a way of being."
- Maren




MAREN_
SHE/HER
1983

Gemini Sun
Virgo Moon
Scorpio Rising


Maren Alisa Masino is a mother, intuitive guide, trauma specialist, and founder of M_M. Embracing the dynamic nature of healing, Maren acknowledges the journey's capacity to encompass joy, adversity, and struggle, championing love as the ultimate healing force.

Shaped by childhood trauma and dissociation, Maren has navigated past and ancestral wounds through presence practices and expanding consciousness. With 15 years in the healing arts, she has served as Program Director of Therapy Clinics in Los Angeles and the UK. Trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Maren uses experiential, intuitive, heart-led, and parts-based methods in her trauma healing approach.

An international speaker on Trauma, Dissociation, and Somatic Therapies, Maren has been mentored by Dr. Janina Fisher and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Her multifaceted approach to trauma healing is evident in her private practice, where she coaches clients and leads therapeutic intensives. Maren is dedicated to mentoring fellow practitioners and fostering authentic collective events that deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the earth.

Maren supports individuals in liberating themselves from past burdens, inspiring quests for freedom and transformation. She believes in creating a collective founded on empathy, resilience, and openness to healing and growth.




MAX_
HE/HIM
1997
Aries Sun
Virgo Moon
Taurus Rising


Max Masino is a dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. Inspired by a childhood spent observing his father's counseling sessions, Max developed an interest in understanding human behavior and the intricate connections between mind, body, and spirit. This curiosity, coupled with personal experiences of trauma and subsequent healing, propelled Max towards a path focused on empowering others to reclaim their sense of wholeness.

Max began his career in the business sector. After completing studies in marketing at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State and achieving success in business development roles, Max experienced a profound shift in perspective during the pandemic. Max recognized a misalignment between his values and the corporate environment. He connected with a desire to share the spiritual and meditative practices that had been so impactful for him and he embarked on a transformative journey, ultimately transitioning into the field of therapy.

Graduating from Chestnut Hill College with a Master's degree in counseling, Max now operates a private psychotherapy practice and facilitates adolescent groups at Ethos Treatment. Leveraging his background in business, Max excels in managing the logistical aspects of M_M while also remaining deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic support.

Max has a firm belief in the inherent perfection of each individual. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, empowering clients to explore their internal worlds and discover their own paths to healing. Through his work, Max aims to inspire others to awaken to their true selves and live authentically.




AMA_
THEY/THEM
1988
Taurus Sun
Gemini Moon
Sagittarius Rising


Ama Colon remembers having transcendental experiences from a young age through their relationship with music. They were fascinated by sound, resonance, vibration and what music can evoke in people. As a child, they found themselves in flow states, playing violin for hours at a time. Ama found solace and self-expression through music, viewing it as a conduit for connecting with the universal Source energy that flows through us all. This connection to music has been pivotal in Ama's spiritual journey and fostered a deep curiosity about life’s mysteries.

Following a reckoning with traumatic childhood and adult experiences, Amanda found refuge in meditation and yoga. These practices introduced them to the profound peace and possibility inherent in the present moment. Ama’s personal healing process informs their work as a clinician. Their therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with emotions in the body. They support clients in steering away from narratives of self-pathology and instead focus on rewriting clients’ stories in empowering ways.

Ama has spent over 8 years providing somatic, present-moment focused, and intuitive psychotherapy to survivors of sexual violence and individuals experiencing traumatic bereavement. Ama combines extensive training in Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems, psychedelic-assisted therapy and mindfulness-based interventions to aid clients in creating lives they love. Their activism and commitment to social justice come to bear in their years of experience in community mental health.

Ama believes that personal healing is bound in collective healing, that we are all threads in the larger tapestry of life. Through their practice, Ama aims to empower individuals to invest in their wholeness, health, and joy, recognizing that we are all the medicine we need.





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