Selkie Soul Work.
SURF & OCEAN THERAPY

Holistic Healing. Blue Health & Eco-Therapy Program.

Meet the Founder

Lexií Galbreath is a water-woman, yogi, blue health researcher, and eco-therapist who calls Newport, Oregon home. Living globally Lexií takes all her experience from time spent in the water diving, surfing, and sailing to teach others how to be safe, have fun, and heal in and out of the water. Deeply influenced by the ocean and commonly described as a rebel with a cause she uses her passions for surfing, freediving, spearfishing, nature immersion, and health & wellness to provide space for holistic healing. She is a certified Surf & SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Instructor & Freediver trained in trauma recovery, grief care, and ocean safety. She continues to have personal experience using nature and blue spaces to recover from a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and alcoholism. Wearing her heart on her sleeve she works every day to help others find their flow state, connect deeper into nature and themselves, and how to heal with natural tools such as water.

Meet the Team

Beach Guide, Therapy Dog & ESA (Emotional Support Animal)

Khonshu

Pronounced: Khon-shoe

Khonshu is a trained therapy Dog & an emotional support animal. He is more than happy to sit in during a lesson or 1:1 session with Lexií if you think that would benefit your healing. Khonshu specializes in anxiety & depression, however, he is ready to be a friend to everyone. Having Khonshu join during a session or lesson is completely optional. If for any reason you do not want khonshu to join your session that is totally acceptable & completely okay.

Director of Film & Photography

Darian James

*FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY DURING LESSONS IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE*

An international & certified film maker and passionate kayaker, Darian is a Director who has experience filming in and out of the water and in a wide variety of outdoor spaces. When you book with us you have the option of adding a media package to a regular lesson or book with Darian if you need film/photography in or out of the water without a lesson/privately. His favourite Blue Space is the North Sea.

*Darian does not teach lessons or see clients 1:1, however, he would be totally stoked to help you document part of your journey*

Surf Instructor & Water Safety

Ty Cobb

Ty learned to surf in the breaks of northern Oregon. He enjoys the challenge of surfing waves of all sizes. And truly finds joy inspiring others to explore surfing and all the ocean has to offer. His favourite break is Seaside's Cove where many different types of waves can be found. And the tree filled mountains are the backdrop.

Surf Instructor & Water Safety

James Book

Local legend James Book will be operating from the sand & sea helping to teach others proper ocean safety and surf instruction. Traveling all over the world for his music career and love of surfing, James has more than 40 years of experience in the water and is one of Newport, Oregon's most loved and respected chargers. His favourite wave is Agate Beach (Oregon, US).

Art Lead & Water Safety

Marjorie Snyder

Marjorie is a Rhode Island native who relocated to Portland, three years ago, with lots of stops in between. She is an ocean enthusiast and painter, working towards a master's in counseling, hoping to combine her love of art and therapy. Marjorie would love to help you find mindfulness with Mama Ocean and looks forward to assisting you in developing your own unique practice. Her current favourite spot is at Short Sands (Oregon, US).

Founder/Director & Lead Instructor

Lexií Galbreath

Operating as a Blue Health Researcher & Counselor in training, Lexií Galbreath has a background in and continues to study & work specializing in trauma recovery & grief care that utilizes surfing and ocean play as a holistic healing modality. Taught by a WSL World Champion, and recognized globally as a NSSIA certified Instructor, Lexií has the skills, knowledge, and passion to teach others about the Human-Ocean relationship as well as how to surf or SUP. Her favourite waves can be found at Agate Beach (Oregon, US) & Chicama (Peru).

Specializations

Here's what you will learn when you book a session with Selkie Soul Work!

The Ocean can be an overwhelming and even at times a scary place. It absolutely demands a level of respect that anyone can learn to be comfortable with. When you book with Selkie Soul Work your safety is the number one priority! Come spend time on the beach & in the water and learn to read the environment solidifying an understanding of everything from the topography & tides to swell forecasting and what to properly bring with you to the beach on any given day.

Risk Assessment

Reading Currents

Trauma Recovery

Grief Care

Breathwork

Ocean & Beach Etiquette

Board Handling/Surf & SUP Skills

Blue Health- How Your Health is Linked to the Ocean

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Testimonials

"I felt like I was truly able to let go of what was weighing me down and find balance in myself as well as a new found love for the ocean. A place I was always afraid of before."

M.R.

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You do not "heal" from trauma. You simply reconnect with that secret place inside that was never traumatized, never damaged, never unsafe and never "unhealed" in the first place.

Healing does not happen in linear time, then. Your True Self, absolute and ever-present, innocent and whole and free, is not a future destination, but a present moment reality, always.

Healing involves remembering this inner sanctuary, reconnecting with the wholeness, love, beauty, and true safety that you are

You are not broken friend...

You are unbreakable!

Jeff Foster

Selkie Soul Work. SURF & OCEAN THERAPY

Meet the Founder

Meet the Team

Specializations

Testimonials

Selkie Soul Work.
SURF & OCEAN THERAPY