Sharonda Purnell

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ― Audre Lorde

​From the moment I started my own healing journey, I knew I wanted to be a part of the team that helped black women heal, restore and transform themselves.  I feel blessed to be that which extends and produces joy for so many.  Much of my prayers include finding a collective of black women who find their purpose aligned with the same ideals. I am thankful to provide safety and comfort to black bodied  healers, leaders and creatives.

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I didn't get here easily on no crystal stairs. I got here by...

​From the moment I started my own healing journey, I knew I wanted to be a part of the team that helped black women heal, restore and transform themselves.  I feel blessed to be that which extends and produces joy for so many.  Much of my prayers include finding a collective of black women who find their purpose aligned with the same ideals. I am thankful to provide safety and comfort to black bodied  healers, leaders and creatives.

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I didn't get here easily on no crystal stairs. I got here by failing and crying and growing. I got here by undoing and unlearning and looking at my shadows. Its with immense proudness that I am here to tell you that I am not nice, for most, or your negro.

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I'm here doing this work because I was called.

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As the proud owner I believe:

 

Black Womxn deserve to be paid fairly 

Black folx deserve reparations 

Black Trans Lives Matter

Water is Life - Sex Workers deserve reverence -

Mental Health Work is "The Lords" Work -

Self Care is Radical -Scarcity is a myth -

Teachers are Sacred 

We ALL WE Got (and all we gon git.)

Book a Bodywork, Coaching, or Wellness service with me today

Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Cocoa Healing Collective LLC
165

52 N. Huron St

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Licenses
Massage

MI # 7501011073

Education
2018

Irene's Myomassology Institute

Licensed Massage Therapist

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Coaching, or Wellness services

by Christa on May 13
The most healing experience overall. Definitely well knowledge about the body. Safe and professional work. From start to end therapeutic and relaxing environment. My third time with Cocoa Healing and I can't explain how different each encounter has been wonderful in service.
by Shawnda on May 10
Sharonda listens to her clients needs and then follows the body and what it's telling her. She is tuned in, present, educated and you can trust her skills to the fullest. Go see Sharonda!
by Stacy on May 05
Took her time and created a taylor made experience just for me.
by Anonymous on May 03
Sharonda had a beautiful gift and healing hands!
by Zoriana on Apr 16
Moved intuitively with my body, checked references about my fascia structure, talked me through the process to ease my nerves, and gave me time to come back to myself before having to step back into the "real world"
by Rory on Mar 21
She’s totally in tune with what my body needs. Each time I go, it’s different as she tailors it to fit the energy of the day. Her intuition is off the charts!
by Krescentia on Mar 03
Sharonda calms my body and my mind. I leave feeling relaxed and refreshed.
by Lorraine on Feb 07
Sharonda was able to locate and massage the stress spots in my body from sitting during my job and holding in stress.
by Dani on Feb 03
She worked on my back this time, and I really needed it! Will be booking again soon.
by Nora on Jan 30
I have been seeing Sharonda for medical massage for a few months, and occasional relaxation massages before that. - She always takes good care of me and tells it to me straight. - I have been so impressed with her knowledge of anatomy. I've never had a massage therapist show me a diagram of the muscles and explain why she was going to work on the area in a specific way. There are spots on my jaw, head, and neck that I have always complained about but other therapists didn't seem to know how to treat. Sharonda finds those uncommon trigger points, plus other ones I had no idea were contributing to my problems. - She communicates with me during the massage when she needs to but otherwise lets me focus on my body and my breathing. I always appreciate our warm up chat before and our debrief after each massage. - The advice she gives me to help maintain my progress between sessions is relevant and realistic.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Swedish Massage
  • Energy Work
  • Thai Massage
  • Other
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Integrated Massage
  • Medical Massage

Coaching

  • Consultaion
  • Events
  • Talk

Wellness

  • Oncology
  • Mobile Care
  • Care

Counseling

  • Co-Work Rental
  • Meet & Greet
  • Spirtual

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Cocoa Healing Collective LLC

52 N. Huron St

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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