Nova's Story: The Transformational Power of Breathwork for Healing Trauma

The magnitude of breathwork’s power to transform never fails to amaze me. Every session, every story, every moment of healing reinforces just how profound this practice is.

When Nova first reached out for a phone consultation, I immediately felt an intense connection to her. Her story, her pain, her desperation for healing—it all felt eerily familiar, like I was speaking to a past version of myself. A version of me that was hellbent on moving forward, willing to try anything to break free.

As we spoke, full-body chills ran through me. She felt them too. It was undeniable—our paths had crossed for a reason.

Because my schedule was full for the upcoming week, I made the intuitive call to drive an hour to Red Lodge that Saturday. It just so happened that my youngest daughter was on a school trip in Washington, D.C., leaving me with an open day. Looking back, everything about this meeting felt divinely orchestrated.

When I arrived, I met a woman who had been carrying so much, for so long. She was ready. And what followed was nothing short of magic.

Her session was life-altering for both her and myself. I held space for her as the weight of what she’d been carrying released in a way I never deemed possible. And all because of her own breath.

Here’s Nova’s experience in her own words:

“Rachel is a beautiful and radiant soul! We connected deeply within the first few minutes of our initial phone call. I believe this experience was divine intervention. God planned this meeting of souls for my healing and so much more. She made a house call to Red Lodge from Billings on a Saturday evening, just one day after our call. I believe she recognized my suffering and pain and did not want me to live another moment with it. When Rachel arrived, I was stunned by her beauty—both inside and out. I knew right away this moment was designed to bring me relief. And that is exactly what happened. What an incredible gift to give another human. She guided me the entire way through grounding and breathwork. I have never experienced energy moving through my body like that before. I could literally feel energy releasing from my fingertips and toes. My body began to quiver—arms, legs, hips. Rachel sat with me the entire time, holding my hand as we witnessed this purging of trauma together. I am healed, refreshed, and renewed. But I am also craving more breathwork and plan to make it part of my routine. I found my healing with SonderBreath. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for this life-changing experience with Rachel. Namaste, Nova"‍

Nova’s story is one of many, but each time I witness someone step into their healing, it reminds me why I do this work. Breathwork is more than just a practice—it is a homecoming, a release, a rebirth. It teaches us that we don’t have to carry our pain forever, that transformation is possible, and that healing is available to anyone willing to surrender to the breath.

We decided that Nova is now Super Nova—because she is stepping into her light, her power, and her healing in ways she never imagined.

Nova experienced a total of three sessions in total. Breathwork completely altered the trajectory of her life, changed her on a cellular level, and shifted the way she walks through the world.

And if you’re reading this, maybe you’re being called to do the same.