Hey there!

I go by Amanda (she/her/ella).

I passionate about equitable storytelling, honest harmony, and intergenerational healing.

As a complex trauma doula, my gift is co-creating sacred healing containers that:

honor every body, especially bigger bodies of color,
empower the mind, and
decolonize healing practices.

I guide those called toward holistic healing, lineage reprocessing, and collective liberation.

Work with me

My medicine is my way with people.

I have a gift for groups.

EricaJoy Oliverio

New York University

“As a facilitator, Amanda leads truly transformational programs focused on self-reflection and community building, and she excels at fostering a sense of belonging within the communities she supports.

She is also incredibly adept at adapting to the needs of a specific group. It is a sincere pleasure to work with and learn from Amanda.”

Nickia S.

Brooklyn Job Corps Academy

"Ms. Amanda has a way of stepping in with ease and patience. She helped me get through challenges and reminded me to find light, even in frustrating moments. I’ll miss the struggles we faced together and the laughs we shared. Her class didn’t just teach me—it helped shape who I am. Because of her, I move forward with strength, and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. I couldn’t be more grateful."

Damali O’Keefe

Reel Works

“Having Amanda as an instructor was an eye opening experience which led me to see teaching and learning from an entirely new perspective. She set a clear example of what leadership can and should look like in a collaborative setting.

She has left a long-lasting impact on me and my peers, by showing us how to lead a project from a place of love while still completing every task to the best of our abilities."

Why Sacred Witness?

I started Sacred Witness Sanctuary because I experienced the profound healing that comes with culturally-affirming witnessing.

In my own complex trauma recovery, I searched for medicine in expert psychologists, indigenous spiritual leaders, wellness retreats, grief circles, somatic experiencing, solo travel, and beyond.

Yet—as a mixed-race, Taino, silently-disabled activist living in a bigger body, I often encountered systemic challenges and biased blind spots.

I noticed that inclusive healing was most disrupted by systemic anti-fatness, colonial ideals, and a lack of lived-in trauma-informed practices.

My intention with SWS is to share hard-earned wisdom from a wealth of lived experience in trauma healing.

The Space I hold.

I'm an award-winning facilitator who supports people in bloom through authenticity, vulnerability, and a growth-oriented mindset.

I have hosted dozens of experiences for diverse audiences and vulnerable populations—from creatives in Uganda, to at-risk youth in NYC, and intersectional complex trauma survivors. While I've worked with organizations like the U.S. State Department and Condé Nast, I prefer working with small businesses and local activist collectives.

My events have been recognized for shaping culture and upholding the values of global diversity and inclusion by organizations like the NYU Alumni Association, Eventbrite, and Job Corps Academy.

Experience With Me