I don't believe women need to be fixed.
I am Teresa, an occupational therapist and creative wellness facilitator. For over 25 years, I've supported individuals in building regulation, balance, and engagement in meaningful daily life.
My mission is to support people in rediscovering and engaging in the activities they find meaningful to live a life filled with more joy, balance, and wholeness.
I don't believe women need to be fixed.
I am Teresa, an occupational therapist, coach, and creative wellness facilitator. For more than 25 years, I've supported people in understanding the factors that influence their wellbeing, participation, and ability to engage in a meaningful life.
My mission is to help people understand themselves more fully, reconnect with what matters most, and create healthier, more meaningful, and sustainable ways of living.
"Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard and valued."
— Brené Brown
While working in the field of occupational therapy, and noticing the symptoms of burnout creeping in, I decided it was time for me to reassess and rediscover my own "just right fit." I felt an internal pull for something "more" or different for myself.
I began to rediscover my love for participating in visual art activities as I took some time to "play" again. As I worked through my fear of the blank page, exploring with curiosity rather than a goal, I noticed how I lost track of time. I had no rules. I gave myself permission to play.
The "Just Right" Fit Meets Arts and Crafts
The "Just Right" Fit Meets Arts and Crafts
While working in the field of occupational therapy, and noticing the symptoms of burnout creeping in, I decided it was time for me to reassess and rediscover my own "just right fit." I felt an internal pull for something "more" or different for myself.
I began to rediscover my love for participating in visual art activities as I took some time to "play" again. As I worked through my fear of the blank page, exploring with curiosity rather than a goal, I noticed how I lost track of time. I had no rules. I gave myself permission to play.
Healing doesn't always look like rest
Sometimes it looks like painting, planting, baking, creating, or playing. It's not just about getting through the day—it's about doing something in the day that feels like you and fills you up.
After working for many years helping children learn and develop through play, I realized that adults need to rediscover the power of play and the arts to heal, connect, and provide rest. I knew, in my heart, soul, and in the fibers of my being, that I wanted to be a part of making that happen.
After working for many years helping children learn and develop through play, I realized that adults need to rediscover the power of play and the arts to heal, connect, and provide rest. I knew, in my heart, soul, and in the fibers of my being, that I wanted to be a part of making that happen.
My approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply person-centered. It isn't about productivity, perfection, or pushing yourself to become someone else.
I don't believe most women need fixing.
What many of us need is space for reflection, permission to be fully ourselves, and the experience of being seen, understood, and valued—not for what we produce, but for who we are.
We need the time and space to create, be curious, reflect, understand ourselves more deeply, and imagine different possibilities for how we want to live, work, and move through the world.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as an occupational therapist, my coaching approach integrates life design, positive psychology, creativity, nervous system awareness, and evidence-informed practices to help women understand themselves more fully, reconnect with what matters most, and recognize the patterns, expectations, and conditions shaping their experience.
Together, we explore what may no longer be serving you and what supports a healthier, more meaningful, sustainable, and authentic way of living.
My Approach
My Approach
My approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply person-centered. It isn't about productivity, perfection, or pushing yourself to become someone else.
Reconnecting with your body and inner steadiness
Rediscovering the values and beliefs that guide your choices
Using creativity to listen, process, and self-regulate
Gaining clarity about your next chapter—at your own pace
The bee is associated with the cycles of nature, wisdom, creativity, perseverance, balance, harmony, and abundance. Bees must be part of a hive to thrive. They remind us of the need for community and the value of nurturing relationships.
The Symbolism of the Bee
The Symbolism of the Bee
The bee is associated with the cycles of nature, wisdom, creativity, perseverance, balance, harmony, and abundance. Bees must be part of a hive to thrive. They remind us of the need for community and the value of nurturing relationships.