I sat down with the universe and told her I wanted to grow. I told her to use me as a vessel, so she made me uncomfortable. she stripped me of everything I knew. made me learn how to be silent. how to let go, how to move on, how to stand my ground, how to be more understanding, how to fight, how to survive, how to be more assertive, more loving, less naive. she told me to take everything i have learned and share it with others.
hello beautiful soul,
I am here to anchor the Light.
My name is Donnia Anastasia.​ I am advocate of light and for change, an alchemist of love and authenticity. And in the Apothecary I make use of the abundance the great mother has created for us all. ​
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With a lifetime of personal and professional experience - I invite you to learn more about me and one day, possibly, work with me on your path of personal growth and transformation.
I come to you from a place of ​openness, calm and curiosity​ to offer insight into the brilliance of you - your true nature. I have come to this place after years of kicking and screaming, of sobbing and laughing. My journey began long ago, and the universe has awakened me once again. Let me share with you what I have found out - the beauty of what we get to do on this planet at this time, together.​
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Allow me to anchor You to the Light within you - on the most important journey of your life -
The Journey Home to Yourself.
One day, I simply I opened my mouth, and these words came out, "I'm really unhappy."
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What was I doing?
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Was this the life I truly wanted?
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Why did I continually sabotage myself and my relationships?
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It wasn't until I asked for help that my life cracked me wide open.
This used to be me - maybe you can relate?
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I was so annoying, I was annoying myself
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My hyper independent nature AND co-dependency were destroying my relationships
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Had enough of crying in private to keep the peace
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Used distractions to escape and cope
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I was angry all the time
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“Trying to figure it out" and it wasn't working
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Felt invisible, unloved, unheard and misunderstood
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I didn't know what true spiritual connection felt like
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I was not taking responsibility for my own happiness
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This little girl lives within me, as yours lives within you. She had a "normal" life growing up - AND - she grew up way too fast. She is highly sensitive - even today - and loves art, nature and dancing. Finding her was like reconnecting to your long lost best friend from 2nd grade. We now have a special bond that has enabled me to grow into the woman I am today.
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My Story
All the things I have experienced allowed me to be able to show up for you fully in my authenticity.
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I have overcome many obstacles, just like you. Turned many of them into Gold. Many, I am still in the alchemical process with, and more still I have yet to discover.
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As a super sensitive child, I learned early how to be independent when it came to just about everything. I was often misunderstood and told I was too serious, too sensitive and just too much.
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Organized religion never resonated with me and it led me down a path of feeling isolated, shame, unworthiness and ultimately alcohol addiction that spanned 30years. One day I heard a voice, quietly and calmly say, "I want to live" and the madness of my addiction stopped. I am currently 18years sober and talk openly and freely about the lessons I have learned (and still learn to this day).
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The death and dying process of my beloved mamma started my beautiful deep dive journey into how our thoughts create our reality. What we say and think matters greatly.
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My 9 1/2 year marriage that ended in divorce, also ended my thriving Massage Therapy practice and I was left with the pieces of a life I had no idea what to do with.
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Then I did something I had never done before. I invested in myself (and took money out of my retirement fund to do so). I started working with a mentor and my whole life blew up right before my eyes. I could see that I was responsible for my own (un)happiness.
I learned the importance of daily practice, of embodiment. I learned that life happens for me and not to me. I learned that so many of the stories I had been telling myself throughout my life were not only untrue - but that I could rewrite them! What!?!
I felt deeply that if I could shift my perceptions and awareness of what truly called to my heart, that I might be just be able to be happy - truly happy for the first time in my life.
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And that's exactly what happened. I am in love with my life. I learned it's not about perfection (bc that doesn't exist), it's about caring about how I feel - moment to moment. Being present in each moment is still the most valuable practice in my life.
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Am I where I desire to be in my life? Yes. AND, there is so much more to explore, so many more possibilities and I wake up each day, lift my head off the pillow and know, deep in my being, I have everything I need.
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Be kinder to yourself.
And then let your
kindness flood the world.
-Pema Chodron
My Holistic Toolbox
Founder + CEO : The Art of Being You
ADVOCATE, ALCHEMIST
Certified Transformational Holistic Life Coach
Ayurvedic Health & Lifestyle Counselor + Bodywork Specialist
Transformational Course Educator
Spiritual Mentor
REIKI III Practitioner
Certified End-of-Life Doula
Licensed Massage Therapist
Plant Medicine Advocate & Herbalist
Motivational + Empowerment Speaker
Sacred + Spiritual Celebrant
Holistic Graphic Designer
PODCAST Host - The Art of Being You
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
1998- present
Founder and owner of
DONNIA + CO. - Graphic Design Studio
Clients Include(very short list):
Microsoft, McGraw Hill Publishing, Seattle Center, Alaska Forest Service
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2020-2024
Anastasia's Apothecary
Small boutique shop of hand crafted items
for body, mind, spirit and home
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2012-2022
Sacred Spaces Holistic Center
Healing center for Massage Therapy, Yoga, Meditation and herbal workshops
CERTIFICATIONS + TRAINING
Holistic Life Coach
Holistic Health Care Practitioner
Ayurvedic Health Counselor & Bodywork Specialist
PANCHAKARMA Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
End-of-Life DoulaReiki II Practitioner
Cranio-Sacral Therapist
Visceral Manipulation
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Myofascial Release + Structural Integration
Table Thai Yoga Massage
Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage
The New Biology of Nutrition and Digestion
SMRT Therapist
Lypotherapist
AMTA Professional Member
CPR Certification
PA State Child Abuse Reporting + Prevention Course
Yoga Retreat at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Ayurveda, Yoga + Meditation Education + Workshops
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Speaking Engagements
University of Pittsburgh - Wellness for Women in Bradford
Federal Bureau of Prisions - Women’s Retreat
Zonta Club of Bradford
Kiwanas of Bradford
Bradford Chamber of Commerce