Big Oak Wellness

11/09/2026

This time of year gets busy fast. If you could use an hour to slow down and just be still, come join us for Rooted Restore on Friday, November 27th at 12pm.

It’s a gentle, restorative class. We’ll use lots of props and hold easy, supported postures so your body can actually rest. No experience needed.

If you’d like to come but money is tight, just DM us. Our Big Oak Community Fund can help cover the cost, and you don’t need to explain anything.

Friday, November 27th at 12pm
Big Oak Wellness, Roanoke
Link in bio to sign up 🌿

10/31/2026

If you’ve borrowed a book from our shelves and you’re done with it, we’d love to have it back. Just drop it off next time you’re at the studio so it can find its next reader.

Still reading? No rush at all. Take your time and enjoy it.

Bought a book and now want to donate it to our library? Wonderful!

Thank you for helping keep the library going!

09/29/2026

Introducing Rooted Restore, Big Oak's new signature class weaving restorative and somatic practices into one deeply grounded experience. Great for beginners!

October:
Join us every other Wednesday evening at 5:30 or Friday afternoons at 12pm.

Class is taught by Emily

Booking link: https://big-oak-wellness.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/1/treatment/19
Limited to 10 spots

*Big Oak Community Fund eligible! Yay!

09/25/2026

$47.95. That is what is currently sitting in the Big Oak Community Fund. It might not sound like much, but it means someone gets a yoga class this month without worrying about the cost, or a chunk of a therapy session taken off the top when money is tight. It means someone gets to let go of one worry.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed, in any amount. If you are able to add to it, even a small amount goes exactly where it says it will. And if you ever need to use it, you are welcome to ask.

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8GYFZWEFC5B9G

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

A lot of people worry that asking someone directly about su***de will plant the idea, or make it more likely. Research says the opposite. Studies on this exact question found that asking about su***de actually reduced suicidal thoughts, not increased them, in both teens and adults.

So if you're worried about someone, here's what helps.
Ask directly. Not "are you okay," but "are you having thoughts about su***de or harming yourself."

Actively listen. Let them talk without rushing to fix it.

Keep them safe. Help reduce access to means, even temporarily.

Be there. Follow up. Stay connected.

You will not put the idea in someone's head by asking. It's already in there.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or go to your local emergency room.

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2026

We're selling shirts and tank tops. $20 each.

Each piece is pre loved, sourced from a local thrift store that also gives back to our community. So when you buy one, you're supporting two good things at once.

All proceeds go straight to the Big Oak Community Fund, which helps people in our community access mental health services and yoga they might not otherwise be able to afford.

DM us to grab one. Pickup only, or pay separately for shipping. Everything available right now is a size Medium, except the tank top which is labeled Large but fits more like a Medium.

Keep an eye out, more sizes are coming, and sweatshirts too.

Every shirt sold is one more person who gets a little closer to the support they need.

08/27/2026

When finances are tight, mental health tends to get put last. That's why we offer ways to save when working with Big Oak. Here are some of the ways we try to make therapy more affordable:

Sliding scale for students, educators, veterans, and anyone for whom finances are a barrier to getting support
Lending library with plenty of books available to check out
Big Oak Wellness Community Fund, which covers sessions or yoga classes for those who need it
Getting to the root of things, so therapy doesn't have to drag on longer than it needs to

We also offer free 15 minute consultations. big-oak-wellness.janeapp.com

08/14/2026

Meet our newest clinician, Julia Baruffi, LPC

We're so glad to welcome Julia to the Big Oak team. She's a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma and brain-body healing, and she works with teens (16+) and adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, body image, and marginalized identity experiences.

If you've been searching for a therapist for your teenager or young adult, Julia is who you've been looking for. She creates a grounded, compassionate space where teens and young adults can feel genuinely seen, not judged, not managed, just supported.

Julia centers her work in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, person-centered care, and expressive techniques tailored to each client's path.

A quick note: Julia is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision alongside her clinical work, so she's intentionally keeping a small caseload. If you or your teen have been waiting for the right fit, we'd reach out sooner rather than later.

Welcome, Julia. We're lucky to have you. 🤍

Bookings are open on our booking site (listed in comments) or you can email Julia directly.

Integrative counseling, trauma-conscious yoga, and wellness coaching in Roanoke, VA and virtually across Virginia. EMDR, IFS, Gottman Method, and more — schedule a free 15-minute virtual consult today.

08/04/2026

We spend so much time looking outside ourselves for answers. The right expert. The right guide. The next book, program, or person who seems to have it more figured out than we do.

And there's real value in guidance, don't get me wrong. We need the mirrors in our relationships. But somewhere along the way, a lot of us start to believe the answer lives out there instead of in here.

Here's what over fifteen years of doing this work has taught me. Nobody, no expert, no guide, no teacher, has more data on you than you do. You've lived every second of your life inside your own body. You know things about yourself that no outside voice ever could.

So what if the wisdom you're chasing isn't something you need to find? What if it's something you already carry, and you just need help clearing away the noise so you can hear it?

That's actually the whole point of therapy done well. We're not here to hand you answers or tell you who you are. We're here to help you remember what you already know, and build tools so that trust in yourself gets stronger, not weaker, over time.

Rebuilding trust in yourself doesn't have to happen alone. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation and let's talk about what that could look like for you.

08/03/2026

Self-criticism can stuck more energy. Learning to self-assess without judgement is a helpful tool! Check out our YouTube for the full version 🧡