Our Story

My name is Colleen, or as my nieces and nephews like to call me, CoCo. I am the owner and co-founder of CoCo Rocks, with my fiance (soon to be husband) Chris. 

In my early 20’s, I went through a deep transformation that I was struggling to make sense of. I couldn’t let go of the narrative I built. I didn’t believe in anything other than stories I created to fit into the world around me. That is, until I found spirituality.  I found healing practices and education that allowed me to evolve through a new way of viewing my past and the world around me. As a result, I became in love with the natural world around me, particularly gems and minerals. I believe that these parts of the earth hold frequencies, energies that emit into the environment they are in, but I also believe they are beautiful collector pieces that each tell a story of their own relative to the time of acquisition. 

Holistic healing is a large component of my life; my recovery from addiction and sustaining my mental well being. My first introduction to crystals was during a trip I made to Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, which is the mineral capital of Canada. The energy I felt was palpable and something I knew I had to connect deeper with. Now, I am a yoga teacher, addictions counsellor and have acquired my reiki level 2. I believe in working with people as a whole in mind, body and soul. Crystals complement all of this work. 

For so long I have deeply desired to share these are gifts with the community around me, whether for healing or simply beautiful decor pieces. I know from first hand experience that crystals allow me to be present, to set intentions, all while having a deeper understanding of cleansing and recharging myself amongst my treasures, as we are all made of energy. This too, I hope to pass on. 

We live in a world that is always hustle and bustle, it can be incredibly over stimulating and sometimes we need to take a moment to just breathe. Everything can wait. Seeing the sun hit a crystal on a particular angle or simply holding something that isn't my phone for a moment brings a moment of pause. We’re lucky to experience the uniqueness that is holding something that formed on the same land we inhabited, but millions and millions of years before us. They are a gift to anyone who has the pleasure of coming into contact with their rare beauty and energy. Too, the presence required to set intentions in hopes of future manifestations, allows one to really focus on what it is they desire to achieve in this life. 

It is our pleasure and part of our purpose to choose some of the highest quality crystals in the market ensuring quality control. Between the quality, sourcing and uniqueness of each piece, we do the work for you so you can shop knowing your products are ethical as well as beautiful.