Founder
Ashira is a motivational speaker, investigative journalist, and the visionary creator of Ashira Active Meditation a trauma integration modality rooted in embodied movement, ancestral wisdom, liberation psychology, and neuro-somatic healing. Her work is a lifeline for those navigating the impacts of war, displacement, and intergenerational trauma, particularly among Palestinian communities.
Ashira’s journey into healing began after a life-altering injury in 2012 that left her paralyzed with a severed spinal cord. Defying every medical prognosis, she embarked on a personal and spiritual path of recovery that not only restored her mobility but led to the creation of a groundbreaking method for trauma transformation.
Her approach blends active meditation, Sufi and Kundalini practices, sound healing, and trauma-informed movement into a dynamic, culturally rooted modality. Grounded in the principles of liberation psychology, Ashira’s work emphasizes healing as a collective, justice-centered process — reconnecting individuals not only to their bodies, but to their communities, histories, and power.
Recognized for its effectiveness in treating ADHD, PTSD, and continuous trauma in both children and adults, her method transcends clinical frameworks by restoring dignity, embodiment, and spiritual sovereignty to survivors. Ashira’s pioneering research established a link between spinning movements and trauma therapy. Her studies revealed that spinning can safely activate the prefrontal cortex — a key area affected by trauma and neurodegeneration — offering a transformative tool for emotional regulation and nervous system restoration.
She is a certified EFT therapist, trauma coach, and sound healer, and her healing philosophy is both deeply personal and globally relevant. In 2021, she was honored by the Indian Society for Applied Behavioural Science for her contributions to societal transformation. In 2023, she was named one of Palestine’s most inspirational women by Build Palestine.
Beyond her healing practice, Ashira is known for her fearless journalism and advocacy. She has collaborated with organizations such as BBC, Internews, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, bringing global attention to Palestinian voices, stories, and resilience.
Through her initiative, Catharsis Holistic Healing, she has trained over 200 Arab-world practitioners and continues to offer free trauma support to communities in crisis — from Gaza to refugee camps, from classrooms to frontlines of resistance.
Ashira’s life is a testament to what is possible when healing is embodied, liberation is holistic, and community is sacred. Her work weaves together science, spirit, and struggle — offering not just recovery, but reclamation.
Our Mission
We began in Palestine, working closely with former child prisoners who had endured profound psychological and physical trauma. These early encounters revealed the depth of what the body carries under conditions of violence and captivity, and the urgent need for approaches that go beyond conventional therapy.
Our Vision
A world where individuals and communities living under ongoing trauma can access healing that is rooted in dignity, cultural wisdom, and collective resilience. We envision healing as a living practice that strengthens presence, continuity, and resistance in the face of oppression and displacement.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Integrity
We hold our work with honesty, accountability, and deep respect for the realities of the communities we serve. Healing must be rooted in truth, dignity, and alignment between our values and our practice.
Compassion
We create spaces where pain, grief, rage, and resilience can be met with care rather than judgment. Our work is grounded in tenderness, presence, and the belief that healing begins when people are fully witnessed.
Reciprocity
Healing is not a one-way process, but a shared practice of connection, learning, and mutual care. We believe in relationships rooted in exchange, where wisdom, support, and responsibility move collectively through community.
Inclusivity
We honor the diverse experiences, identities, and realities of those living through trauma, displacement, and oppression. Our spaces are built to be welcoming, culturally grounded, and responsive to the communities they hold.
Meet Our Prouded Early Supporters
First Retreat & Conference - Jericho 2022
In 2022, we organized the largest healing event in Jericho, where the world-famous physician and philosopher Gabor Maté led a 3-day conference on healing from trauma for more than 200 participants from all over Palestine. Through this work cycle, we trained more than 100 Palestinians on dealing with ongoing trauma. We conducted healing and trauma retreats for over 200 children and women in Jericho.
Our volunteers
Our volunteers comprises experienced healers, licensed therapists, medical advisors, and trauma-informed facilitators with decades of combined experience.
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Whether you are beginning your healing journey or seeking to deepen your
practice, we welcome you with open hearts.
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