About

My partner, Carlos, and I share a beautiful life together in the mountains of the southwest. On November 2, 2024 we celebrate 22 years of marriage.

Our special pack member Cricket crossed over the rainbow bridge in July 2023. And dear Molly is still out on the trails with us at 13 years old.

Hi! I'm Daniella Matutes, and I'm thrilled you've stumbled upon my little corner of the internet….

At 15, I left home and started working to support myself and my siblings. Fast forward through 35 years of hustling, including 25 years in corporate America and nearly two decades in product and tech. I've worn more hats than a milliner's shop and racked up more air miles than a frequent flyer's wildest dreams.

But here's the kicker: after spending close to 3 decades and $100,000s on my education and personal growth (yes, you read that right), I've stepped away from the 9 to 5 and emerged as a bona fide expert in breathwork, somatic self-love, product/tech leadership and trauma resolution. Talk about a return on investment!

Turning Pain into Purpose

For almost 40 years, I carried the belief that childhood abuse had left me "soiled." Imagine feeling like you don't belong in a room full of powerful leaders – that was me. But through practicing somatic self-love, I've not only healed myself but created a potent body of work to help others do the same.

Love to Learn and Born to Share

With over 40 certificates and degrees, I've learned from the best teachers in the field. From Breathwork to Somatic Experiencing to EMDR, from Polyvagal Theory to Shadow Work – if it can help heal trauma, I've probably studied it, practiced it, and am ready to share it with you.

Alchemy By Love: My Mission to Change the World

I founded a nonprofit called Alchemy By Love with a bold mission: to eradicate sexual abuse energy from the planet in two generations. Ambitious? You bet. Impossible? Not on my watch.

Join Me on This Wild Ride

At 50, I'm taking all this rich experience and crafting it into a life I love, giving back to others. Whether you're here to heal, grow, or just curious about what makes me tick, I'm glad you're here. Let's embark on this journey of self-love together – it's going to be one heck of an adventure!

Remember, you don't need me to access the gold in somatic self-love – I'm just here to remind you of what your beautiful body already knows. So, let's get cozy, get a little cheeky, and fall in love with ourselves, shall we?

Welcome to the journey of a lifetime – your own!

p.s. I’m so grateful to my teachers known and unknown.
For a list of gratitude and attributions, go here.

“I’ve learned more about myself during my mentorship with you in 6 months than in 43 years.”

— Ann Marie S.