Hello

Chantelle (they/she) is a Black, afro-Caribbean, afro-Latinx, queer contemplative. A first gen American with roots firmly tethered in the African/Black diasporic experience in South America and the Caribbean. Originally from Miami, FL but now calls Philadelphia home. Deeply invested in connecting and learning from other Black artists - getting to play and explore in nature with others. Their creative practice is always evolving - including contemplation, altar building, writing, painting. She is a certified movement chaplain, Liberation Reiki practitioner, a spiritual herbalist apprentice and a yoga teacher student. The founder of Black.Bird.Rising an apothecary, healing, artist and retreat community for Black/POC, Queer, Trans humans and the community that loves them. They stay grounded through connection to Spirit, ancestors, community and dreams of our collective liberation, healing and rest.