“If we want to live delish, full lives, we need to be considering our art…
Creativity is the missing pillar of self-development…
Creativity is our power to enact change and bring order to the chaos we are currently experiencing.”
—Amie McNee
“Art is the language of your soul. It will guide you to your purpose.”
—Michelle Baker, MA
Welcome!
I believe art is a powerful process of playful engagement in self-discovery, learning to listen more deeply to, and following our hearts. It becomes a two way interaction where we bring a part of ourselves, and our life experience, to the artwork, and in return, it reflects back to us a piece of our unique essence, and who we are, or what we are feeling in that moment in time.
Hello, I’m Teresa, and I’m an artist and a life coach. I am also an occupational therapist, with over a 20 years of experience—a field that supports people to engage in meaningful occupation in their daily lives—work and play.
I’ve learned that the time we spend engaging in “play-filled” discovery and exploration is important for the health of our minds, hearts and bodies. Creating art, in its purest form, is a form of play—an activity done for its own sake and enjoyment. It’s when we engage in the challenges that are intrinsically enjoyable and the just right fit of easy and hard, learning and growth happens—and that is what participating in creative activities can do for us. This is as true for adults as it is for children.
A Safe Space for Connection, Growth and Community:
My goal is to create a safe space for people to learn, connect and grow together in all areas of life—personally and professionally. We are always stronger, and our growth is accelerated, when we can tap into collective knowledge and wisdom through coming together and supporting one another as a community.
Where reflection meets renewal, and creativity supports change.
Bee Balanced is a space for helping professionals and heartfelt humans to pause, reconnect, and grow. Whether you're navigating burnout, longing for creative expression, or seeking a more sustainable way of working and living, you're welcome here.
Through guided reflection, creative exploration, and occupational therapy-informed practices, I help individuals and teams rediscover what brings them balance, purpose, and joy.
Here’s what I provide:
🎨 Creative Wellness for Group and Individuals
Art for your heart, space for your spirit.
These offerings are for those craving a more playful, intentional life—without needing to be “artistic.”
Through group classes or 1:1 creative support, we explore mindfulness, flexibility, and self-expression to support emotional well-being and personal growth.
Creative wellness classes (no art experience needed)
Personalized coaching from an O.T. informed lens
Sessions that support regulation, joy, or personal life goals.
👉 [Explore Classes & Individual Support]
🧠 Reflective Practice for OTs & Helping Professionals
Rest isn’t a luxury—it's a professional skill.
My reflective practice groups offer a structured, supportive space for occupational therapists to process their work, reconnect with their values, and prevent or relieve burnout. These sessions draw from evidence-based practices that support well-being, clinical reasoning, and professional growth.
Ideal for:
All O.T.’s in a variety of settings serving pediatric populations. I hope to add cohorts for other professionals soon!
Supervisors and clinical teams seeking sustainable support
Organizations wanting to promote a culture of reflection, professional growth and wellness
🌀 What is reflective practice, really?
It’s more than just thinking about what happened — it’s an active learning process.
It helps us explore challenging situations, not just solve them.
It’s cyclical — reflection leads to insight, which leads to new approaches and deeper learning.
It encourages us to examine our assumptions and values, and to see our work from new perspectives.
Why it matters:
Helps us understand, and reflect, on and adjust our response to stressors
Deepens clinical insight and ethical clarity
Improves team communication and cohesion
Enhances decision making skills
Helps us to grow and learn in our professional practice as occupational therapists
Most importantly, it helps us grow as thoughtful, values-driven practitioners.
Offerings include:
Reflect & Rebalance: A small-group virtual experience of 5-7 professionals (Fall/Winter cohort starts September)
Custom team reflective sessions
1:1 reflective support for therapists or leaders
👉 [Learn More About Reflective Practice]
Care You Can Expect with Bee Balanced by Teresa:
Creative Experiences for Expression and Calm
Including guided art-making, mixed-media classes, and playful practices that support emotional expression, sensory exploration, and nervous system care.A Neurodiversity-Affirming Space
Where you’re free to unmask, take breaks, ask for clarity, and show up exactly as you are—without judgment or pressure to conform.Support for Planning, Organization, and Burnout Recovery
Gentle structure, sustainable routines, and tools to navigate energy, overwhelm, and self-compassion—especially for those living with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits.Mindful Practices for Reconnection and Reflection
Slowing down, listening inward, and making space for your intuition, values, and inner voice. Outcomes may include self-awareness, focus and calm.Safe, Flexible Support for Self-Care and Growth
Whether through one-on-one coaching, professional reflective practices, group experiences, or creative retreats, you'll find options that adapt to your pace and comfort level.Community and Connection
Opportunities to share space with others in meaningful, low-pressure ways—fostering belonging without forcing interaction.An Uplifting Experience
Whether it’s in a class, or in a group, my goal is to provide an uplifting and recharging experience for the whole person that invites authenticity, laughter and renewed energy.
This is a place to rest, reconnect, and remember who you are beneath the noise.
Bee Balanced by Teresa offers a variety of services, all rooted in the idea that:
We are ALL creative beings and need to experience a balance of work and play in our lives, we ALL grow and learn more in a supportive community, and we ALL desire to live a life that is more true and more beautiful for ourselves.
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.