I’m Viridiana Rodriguez, a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Reiki practitioner, and daughter of immigrant parents, born and raised in Southern California. My roots trace back to Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, where my parents, siblings, and family history began.

My own healing journey has been a return to those roots—reconnecting with my culture, lineage, and the parts of myself I’m still discovering.

Growing up, I absorbed messages like “calladita te ves más bonita” and learned to connect my worth to milestones—achievement, marriage, children, and being the woman I thought I was supposed to be. Understanding where these beliefs came from has helped me release the pressure to carry what no longer feels true for me.

My mother was a sobadora, healing through her hands. As I deepened into my own healing, I began to recognize that my hands carried healing too—a gift that may have been passed down through generations.

This has taught me that breaking generational cycles begins with understanding where they are rooted. We can honor where we come from while choosing what we want to carry forward and what we’re ready to release.

For over 13 years, I’ve supported others through their own seasons of healing and transformation. Sacred Heart: ROOTED is an extension of that journey—an invitation to remember where you come from, reconnect with what lives within you, and choose what comes next for you.

Because sometimes, the path forward begins by going back to our roots.