Welcome!
A space for women rising into a season of becoming.
If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or quietly restless—yet sense there’s something more unfolding—you’re in the right place.
This isn’t about pushing harder, fixing yourself, or having it all figured out.
It’s about slowing down, reconnecting with who you are, and gently orienting toward what’s next.
Hi, I’m Teresa.
I’m an occupational therapist, wellness and creativity coach, and artist with more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals in experiencing greater balance, regulation, and engagement in meaningful activities.
My work is rooted in early intervention and family-centered practice, where I learned that lasting growth doesn’t come from fixing problems—it comes from supporting regulation, honoring context, and creating environments where people can thrive.
Today, I bring that same foundation into my work with women.
My approach lives at the intersection of science and soul. I’m grounded in evidence-based occupational therapy principles, and equally devoted to creativity, intuition, and the inner wisdom that so many women have learned to quiet.
I believe women don’t need to be fixed.
They need space to slow down, listen inward, regulate, reconnect and gently grow into what’s next.
My approach
My approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply person-centered.
I blend:
Occupational therapy principles
Creativity, art-based practices, and evidence-informed approaches
Reflective coaching and life-design tools
Nervous-system–informed, mind–body support
This work isn’t about productivity, perfection, or pushing yourself to become someone else.
It’s about:
Reconnecting with your body and inner steadiness
Rediscovering the values and beliefs that guide your choices.
Using creativity as a way to listen, process, self-regulate, and make meaning
Releasing patterns that no longer serve you
Gaining clarity about your next chapter—at your own pace
Everything I offer is designed to feel supportive, spacious, and sustainable—so growth feels nourishing rather than overwhelming.
Who this is for
This work is for individuals who feel ready to slow down and reconnect—with themselves, their values, and what matters most right now.
It’s for those who:
Feel outwardly capable, yet inwardly tired, unsettled, or disconnected
Sense they are standing at the edge of a new chapter, but aren’t sure what comes next
Long for greater balance, steadiness, and meaning in their everyday lives
Want growth that feels gentle, sustainable, and aligned—not rushed or prescriptive
Practicing in the health or teaching profession and would like reflective support in your work or personal life navigating challenges or changes
You don’t need to have answers.
You don’t need to be “artistic.”
You don’t need to change who you are.
You are already whole.
This is a space to explore, reflect, and gently move forward—supported by creativity, care, and curiosity, as you rediscover who you are becoming.
How We Can Work Together
There are a few ways to step into this work, depending on what you’re seeking in this season.
Each offering is designed to support balance, reflection, and gentle forward movement—without rushing, fixing, or forcing change.
🌱 Root & Rise
A seasonal reflective journey
Root & Rise is a guided, creativity-led experience for women who feel ready to reconnect with themselves and gain clarity about what comes next.
This offering supports you in slowing down, listening inward, and gently tending what wants to grow—using reflection, creativity, and evidence-informed practices.
🌿 1:1 Wellness Coaching & Reflective Practice
Personal, supportive sessions
These one-on-one sessions offer a spacious, supportive place to explore balance, regulation, and what feels meaningful in your everyday life.
Through creativity, reflection, and gentle guidance, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater clarity—at your own pace. Whether you’re seeking support around professional stress, personal transitions, or simply have a sense that something feels off under the weight of daily life, these sessions meet you where you are.
Together, we’ll find the kind of support that feels just right for this season of your life.
✨ Group & Creative Wellness Experiences
Shared spaces for reflection and connection-HELD LOCALLY IN OR NEAR THE SACRAMENTO, CA AREA
From seasonal gatherings to creative wellness experiences, group offerings provide opportunities to reflect, create, and connect in community.
These spaces are designed to feel supportive, grounding, and human.
You may have questions…
Q: How do I find the time? A: Research suggests that even brief, regular experiences of flow or play experiences can have a meaningful impact on well-being. I support you in finding the work-life balance you need to find the time. Sometimes it’s just about building in a new routine or adapting an existing one.
Q: I am so tired and feeling burned out—how could this help me? A: The cumulative effect over time of engaging in flow or play experiences is what builds resilience, reduces stress and supports mental rejuvenation. Think of taking time for either play or flow experiences as emotional or psychological fitness.
Q: I lost my spirit of play years ago. I don’t even know what I am interested in any longer. How could your services help? A: I can help with sorting out your interests and passions, and what lights up your heart. Don’t you deserve to live a more joy-filled life?
Q: Why should I make time for me—I have so many responsibilities? A: The primary reason is that you deserve to be happy and experience joy and beauty in your life. There are many physical and mental health reasons to take the time for yourself to learn how to engage in more flow experiences. The list is long. Pleases refer to the “about” page. Also, when you take care of yourself, you have more ability to take care of, and give to others.
Q: I have lost my sense of purpose in life—can you help with that? A: The short answer is: yes. I can support you in rediscovering what makes your heart light up, and doing more of that—there you will find your purpose.
Q: I don’t even know where to start…don’t I need a plan before talking with you? A: No, just having a sense that something is off, your life isn’t bringing you joy anymore, or you need someone to support you in problem solving a new direction in your life—I can explore a direction with you, and what your goals might be. I will not '‘fix” what is broken, rather, I will support you in discovering your own inner wisdom and knowing to find the solutions for yourself. You know yourself best, after all.
Q: I am not an “artist”. Why would your creative classes be a fit for me? A: Engaging in play or flow experiences is not just about creating a finished piece of “art,” it is about the process of creating and what it does for us. If painting, drawing or layering papers brings you joy and contentment, then it doesn’t matter what the outcome is. I can guarantee you though—because it is coming from your heart, it will be beautiful.
In addition, like with any new skill, we start as a beginner before becoming a master, and by embracing and enjoying the process, rather than worrying about the outcome, we can benefit from the joy of being in the present moment and tapping into our innate creativity and intuition.
Q: Flow versus play, what is the difference? A: They have many similarities in their benefits and in their value to humans, including involving deep engagement and enjoyment, help with reducing stress and promoting positive emotions. Both can be creative, exploratory and energizing. Play can be more spontaneous, open ended and flexible. Flow can be more structured and a balance of challenge and skill. Play doesn’t’ always require full focus or challenge; flow requires deep focus and typically a sense of progress or mastery. Play can have a focus on fun and exploration, whereas flow can emphasize absorption and alignment with personal strengths. Engaging in creative pursuits can involve both, and play can lead to flow.