I am Omikunle Ekundayo (formerly known as Ashley Freeze), the founder of the Soulcare Collective,  a mental and holistic health practitioner and a sacred space holder. The Soulcare Collective was birthed out of the desire to provide a holistic and safe space for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color. The African and Indigenous psyche has been overwhelmed with psychological and physical trauma, historically and continually.  I felt called to create a nurturing space where the collective can explore their inner selves and engage holistic mental wellness practices in a safe space.

Experiencing earth moving shifts during my educational, spiritual and wellness journey, my cultural reality completely transformed. I consider it an initiation into restoring, affirming and preserving my wellbeing as an African person whose ancestors were enslaved. I was taught to understand, love, affirm, preserve, protect and recognize threats against Black and Indigenous well-being.

My journey was influenced and inspired by Black psychologists and healers such as Dr. Baba Kobi K.K. Kambon, Dr. Jermaine T. Robertson, Dr. Dana “Baba Kamauu” Dennard, Rameri Moukam, Dr. Wade Nobles, Jay English and so many others.  Their guidance and leadership led to knowledge of self, an empowered identity, spiritual refinement and community psychology in action. 

The ethos of our practice is community-centered and our tone is anti-capitalistic. We are committed to providing a space where there are no barriers to wellness.

I hold a Master's degree in Community Psychology and specialize in African-centered psychology. I also have a Bachelor's degree in History with an emphasis on Africana Studies. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Black psychology.

I am also a very proud alumna of Oswego State University and the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.