About The red Tent Collective

The Red Tent Collective Corporation was established in 2023 by Dr. Lisa-Marie Del Rio, Psychologist, in her response to studying the numinosity of the feminine and recognizing the need for sacred, community-based space to connect women to their personal power and heal collectively. Together, with other creative & passionate women, The Red Tent Collective will make it possible for women of all ages and walks of life to receive support and be initiated into their fullest potential.

Women are a collective people. We are hard-wired to respond to, think for, and heal within the collective.

Because the female brain is primarily regulated by oxytocin, we are more sensitive to the actions of this bonding chemical, and therefore, social connections, including women’s circles, are a pillar of lifestyle medicine for us. But social distancing and a male-centered healthcare system has neglected the unique way in which women heal. The Red Tent Collective was born to create a women-informed, accessible, community-based platform combining ancestral and conventional practices to offer therapeutic interventions for women in the Hampton Roads area.

In ancient times, the red tent was a ritual tradition where menstruating women spent time resting together when the female body is naturally fatigued and highly intuitive. In the red tent, we passed down our stories and healed through connection.  Away from the demands of her environment, the woman can lay down her shield, her nervous system can relax, her system can return to a flow, and healing is now possible.

And the modern woman, calls to remember these ancient ways.

 And so, Under each new moon, in Virginia Beach, VA women will gather to receive education on women's health, to share our stories, be witnessed, and heal collectively.

The Red Tent Collective believes that woman is the medicine that the world is seeking. 

​And it is our hope to empower and uplift the sister next to us. Because her liberation is bound to ours. 

Meet the Board

  • Lisa-Marie Del Rio, Psy.D., Feminine Psychologist

    FOUNDER

    Lisa-Marie is a clinical psychologist, licensed in Virginia, who guides women into their own underworld to restore identity after rupture, build a fluid harmony with the reconciled pieces of the self, and step into their personal power.

    Lisa-Marie maintains a private practice and combines archetype and conventional psychotherapy to restore female identity. She is also a prolific speaker and lover of words. 

    After engaging in her own quest for identity, she happened upon woman after woman endowed with a mysterious, supernatural power, and recognized the need for women's healing universally. Witnessing that healing in women happens collectively, the The Red Tent Collective was born. 

  • Danielle McVey, PN1-NC, Certified nutrition coach

    Chairwoman

    Danielle has a passion for empowering and uplifting women. She has been focused on supporting women since surviving her own 10-year long abusive relationship.

    Danielle photographs women-owned small businesses based in women’s health and wellness. Her photography aims to instill a sense of community between women of her city and safe resources available to them.

    Danielle is also a certified nutrition coach focused on women in all stages of life. She takes a holistic approach to her coaching by focusing on nutrition as well as mental and emotional barriers. Her goal is to help women break free from restrictive narratives that society tells them and reshape their thoughts to empower them to make informed decisions about their body and life.

    She’s proud to bring her gifts and passion for women into her roles within The Red Tent.

  • Brittany Elizondo, MA, QMHP-A

    Vice ChairWoman and spiritual director

    As a mental health professional, Brittany serves The Red Tent with her endless love and advocacy for women’s wellbeing, autonomy, and authenticity. She is especially passionate about empowering women as they deconstruct the colonial capitalist patriarchy to step into empowered womanhood. She serves as a spiritual director for our organization to ensure that we foster the essence of matriarchy and operate in integrity in all that we do.

  • Nickie Rose, Registered Nurse

    Secretary

    Nickie Rose is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in women’s health. Her career spans a wide range of roles, including Labor/ Delivery, Postpartum and Case Management, where she has worked extensively with individuals facing diverse medical conditions and complex social determinants of health.

    In addition to her clinical expertise, Nickie is passionate about teaching and empowering women to take control of their health and well-being.

    Nickie is committed to supporting women holistically—addressing both their physical and emotional needs.

    She brings her heart for supporting victims of domestic violence into The Red Tent and desires to offer a safe haven to women who have known the horrors of abuse at the hands of the ones they loved.

  • Carly Jones, LCSW, Certified Sound Healer

    Treasurer

    Combining her work as a licensed clinical social worker and sound healer, Carly has embraced her calling to help women heal in supporting them in their unique journeys. Driven by a commitment toward continuous growth, she views healing as a lifelong process and is committing to lending a hand to any woman that she meets along the way, no matter where they are on their path. As a Virginia Beach local, she is invested in giving back to her community and through clinical and sound therapy.