akoma wellness

akoma wellness educator. personal + spiritual development coach. rites of passage facilitator. wellness consultant. Her prayer is that we live lives where we can be whole.

As a former high school math teacher with 20 years of classroom experience, Denise discovered that what she enjoyed most about teaching Algebrais being able to support and walk alongside others through their process of self-discovery and "problem" solving. Denise founded Akoma Wellness, where she serves as a personal & spiritual development coach, rites of passage facilitator and wellness guide to

those who seek to reclaim the "missing" variables in their lives and are ready to undergo a process of rebirth and transformation. She has received certifications and training in Yoga (RYT 200), Life Coaching, Reiki (Level 2), Tarot Advising, Human Design, Meditation and Mindfulness, Sound Healing, Trauma-Conscious Care, EFT (Tapping), Herbalism, and the AromaTouch Technique. She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and Minor in Africana Studies from North Carolina State University and a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (Minority & Urban Education specialization) from The University of Maryland. In September 2019, she was initiated as a Priestess of Yemaya in the Lucumi (Orisha) tradition in Havana, Cuba and received the name, Yemaya Adédoja. Her intention is to create and hold sacred spaces that support individuals with re-membering who they are and embodying the power that comes with being connected to the heart. be love. be free.

this little girl needed her hand held.she needed safety, reassurance, and someone to say, you’re not alone.i’ve spent my...
12/15/2025

this little girl needed her hand held.
she needed safety,
reassurance,
and someone to say, you’re not alone.

i’ve spent my life learning
how to offer myself the care i needed
through many rebirths.

every rebirth taught me
how sacred it is to be witnessed.

this is why i serve as a rebirth doula
through the mocha moon
rites of passage journey,
not to lead the way,
but to walk beside you
as you remember your own way.

we begin in january
and would love for you to join us.
visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle for more info. 🌕

are you looking for... - a safe space to be supported as you dedicate time to your personal development and explore the ...
11/22/2025

are you looking for...

- a safe space to be supported as you dedicate time to your personal development and explore the parts of yourself that have been holding you back from living the life you truly desire?

- a deeper understanding of the lunar cycle
and the mysteries of the feminine arts?

- spiritual guidance for living a more abundant life?

- practical tools and holistic wellness practices to assist you in aligning with your soul and deepening your intuition?

- genuine sisterhood and accountability?


then it’s time to embark on a journey to re-member and give birth to under-nurtured parts of yourself and finally step into your power.

- - - - -

the mocha moon sacred circle is a 9-month rites of passage that provides an opportunity to explore and experience deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- monthly altar creation
- 2 virtual group calls each month
- monthly 1-on-1 soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

the next round (cohort 9) begins january 2026. visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle to see if this program resonates with you and to begin the application process. we would love to have you join us. 🌕

the mocha moon sacred circle was birthed from:- my own experience of completing a rites of passage into womanhood as an ...
11/22/2024

the mocha moon sacred circle was birthed from:

- my own experience of completing a rites of passage into womanhood as an adult + the healing i continue to experience within sacred sisterhood.
- lessons i’ve learned throughout my transformation and rebirth journey + the wisdom i’ve gained being in relationship with the divine mothers + my mother + women who show up in my life as mother-sister-friend.
- my expertise as an educator and wellness practitioner with over 20 years of experience.

this 9-month rites of passage + initiation journey was designed for women to be seen, held, witnessed, and heard during a process of unlearning, re-membering and returning to themselves. it is a safe space that provides an opportunity to experience sacred community and to explore and develop deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- 2 monthly virtual group calls
- monthly 1-on-1 virtual soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- in-person graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

the 8th cohort of the mmsc begins january 2025. allow yourself this opportunity to be reborn by embarking on a transformation journey. visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle for more information and to begin the application process. we would love for you to join us. 🌓

artist: tamara natalie madden

11/20/2024

just as doing one’s own shadow work is an essential component of healing, addressing the shadow side of sisterhood is equally as important. there is such great value in being honest with yourself about the times you’ve experienced hurt, disappointment, feelings of abandonment, mistrust, and not feeling safe with other women, as well as the times where you may have hurt, disappointed, abandoned, created mistrust and not been a safe space with the women in your life.

this is one of the reasons i believe creating safe spaces for women and providing an opportunity to redefine sisterhood is a such a critical part of our individual and collective healing journey.

sacred sisterhood teaches us how to show up in our own lives and the lives of others with accountability and shared responsibility. this isn’t about becoming besties or even friends with every woman you encounter, but rather choosing to see her as your reflection, your opposite, and your window in all of her glory and imperfections, worthy of love and respect. this is part of how we practice being in and building community.

the mocha moon sacred circle is a 9-month rites of passage and initiation journey designed for women to be seen, held, witnessed, and heard during a process of unlearning, re-membering and returning home to themselves. open your heart and mind to the possibility of a new experience with women and in doing so, becoming a fuller version of yourself.

cohort 8 begins january 2025. only 5 slots are available. visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle for more information and to begin the application process. 🌓

📹:

are you looking for... - a safe space to be supported as you dedicate time to your personal development and explore the ...
11/16/2024

are you looking for...

- a safe space to be supported as you dedicate time to your personal development and explore the parts of yourself that have been holding you back from living the life you truly desire?

- a deeper understanding of the lunar cycle
and the mysteries of the feminine arts?

- spiritual guidance for living a more abundant life?

- practical tools and holistic wellness practices to assist you in aligning with your soul and deepening your intuition?

- genuine sisterhood and accountability?


then it’s time to embark on a journey to re-member and give birth to the under-nurtured parts of yourself and finally step into your full power.

- - - - -

the mocha moon sacred circle is a 9-month rites of passage that provides an opportunity to experience sacred sisterhood and to explore deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- 2 monthly virtual group calls
- monthly 1-on-1 virtual soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- in-person graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

the 8th cohort of the mmsc begins january 2025. see the link in our bio for more information and to begin the application process. we would love for you to join us. 🌓

rebirth.a process ofbeing pregnant and in the womb. being motherand mothered. being alchemist and alchemy.(re)turning ho...
11/08/2024

rebirth.

a process of

being pregnant
and in the womb.

being mother
and mothered.

being alchemist
and alchemy.

(re)turning home to yourself.

- - - - -

the mocha moon sacred circle is a rites of passage + initiation journey that was designed for women to be seen, held, witnessed, and heard during a process of unlearning, re-membering and returning to themselves. it is a safe space that provides an opportunity to experience sacred community and to explore and develop deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- 2 monthly virtual group calls
- monthly 1-on-1 virtual soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- in-person graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

allow yourself this opportunity to be reborn by embarking on a transformation journey. we begin our 8th cohort in january 2025. only 5 slots are available.

visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle for more information and to begin the application process. we would love for you to join us. 🌓

artist:

it’s that time again…cohort 8of the mocha moon sacred circle loading. ✨honestly, i wasn’t sure if i should continue with...
11/04/2024

it’s that time again…
cohort 8
of the
mocha moon sacred circle loading. ✨

honestly, i wasn’t sure if i should continue with this offering. i was a little nervous about adding more to an already full plate, but my guides quickly reminded me that this is what we do and that i’m not doing this alone. so we’ve decided to keep things intimate this year. only 5 slots will be available for the upcoming cohort. can’t wait see what spirit cooks up. 😉

- - - - -

the mocha moon sacred circle was birthed from:

- my own experience of completing a rites of passage into womanhood as an adult + the healing i continue to experience within sacred sisterhood.
- lessons i’ve learned throughout my transformation and rebirth journey + the wisdom i’ve gained being in relationship with the divine mothers + my mother + women who show up in my life as mother-sister-friend.
- my expertise as an educator and wellness practitioner with over 20 years of experience.

this 9-month rites of passage + initiation journey was designed for women to be seen, held, witnessed, and heard during a process of unlearning, re-membering and returning to themselves. it is a safe space that provides an opportunity to experience sacred community and to explore and develop deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- 2 monthly group calls
- monthly 1-on-1 soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

the 8th cohort of the mmsc begins january 2025. allow yourself this opportunity to be reborn by embarking on a transformation journey. visit bit.ly/mochamoonsacredcircle for more information and to begin the application process. we would love for you to join us. 🌓

artist: tamara natalie madden

it’s that time again…cohort 8 of the mocha moon sacred circle loading. ✨honestly, i wasn’t sure if i should continue wit...
11/04/2024

it’s that time again…
cohort 8 of
the mocha moon sacred circle loading. ✨

honestly, i wasn’t sure if i should continue with this offering. i was a little nervous about adding more to an already full plate, but my guides quickly reminded me that this is what we do and that i’m not doing this alone. so we’ve decided to keep things intimate this year. only 5 slots will be available for the upcoming cohort. can’t wait see what spirit cooks up. 😉

- - - - -

the mocha moon sacred circle was birthed from

- my own experience of completing a rites of passage into womanhood as an adult + the healing i continue to experience within sacred sisterhood.
- lessons i’ve learned throughout my transformation and rebirth journey + the wisdom i’ve gained being in relationship with the divine mothers + my mother + women who show up in my life as mother-sister-friend.
- my expertise as an educator and wellness practitioner with over 20 years of experience.

this 9-month rites of passage + initiation journey was designed for women to be seen, held, witnessed, and heard during a process of unlearning, re-membering and returning to themselves. it is a safe space that provides an opportunity to experience sacred community and to explore and develop deeper levels of your own womanhood.

the curriculum includes:
- 9 rebirth principles
- weekly moon astrology reports
- weekly lunar exercises
- monthly affirmations
- a goddess of the month exploration
- 2 monthly virtual group calls
- monthly 1-on-1 virtual soul sessions
- individual and group divination
- in-person graduation ceremony and retreat invitation

the 8th cohort of the mmsc begins january 2025. allow yourself this opportunity to be reborn by embarking on a transformation journey. see the link in our bio for more information and to begin the application process. we would love for you to join us. 🌓

artist: tamara natalie madden

10/28/2024

a lil bit of sweetness
[day retreat]
was absolutely divine. ✨

i’m so grateful to have once again experienced the power and magic that happens when women gather. thank you Rakita Lillard-Brown of HolisTree for inviting me to be a part of this sweetness! 🍯

maferefun ochun + cheers to the sweet life! 🥂

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