About Teresa
Hi! I’m Teresa! And I think if I was to sum up what I do in one word, it would be that I “listen”. I have been listening to others and their stories as a RN for 20 years now, and I can see the healing that happens when people feel heard. Similar to many others it has been my own experiences in health, and finding how to thrive, which guided me to this new path I am on. I’ve learned to blend western and complementary healthcare approaches to support not only my own healing, but now others’ as well.
It is my belief that our bodies know how to heal themselves, but there are many stressors and traumas which are stored in our bodies which interrupt this innate healing ability. There are many modalities which are available to help shift our bodies systems back into balance and health. Of all the modalities I’ve explored, the BodyTalk system has been the one I’ve felt most called to—first to support myself, and now to walk alongside others. BodyTalk is a gentle, intuitive system that helps the body communicate its needs and release stored stress patterns.
I didn’t come to this work because I had all the answers. I came because I needed them. Piece by piece, I’ve been gluing myself back together—through motherhood, through exhaustion, through moments when I couldn’t hear my own voice. The tools I offer now—BodyTalk, coaching, lactation support—they’re not just techniques. They’re the same supports that helped me come home to myself. That’s why I do this work. To walk with others who are finding their way back, one breath, one layer, one truth at a time.
Holistic Nurse Coaching & BodyTalk
As a Registered Nurse with a passion for whole-person health care, I offer holistic nurse coaching sessions that blend professional nursing care with BodyTalk—a gentle, integrative modality that supports your body’s innate ability to heal and regulate itself.
BodyTalk is grounded in the understanding that stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotions can interrupt the body’s internal communication systems. These disruptions may manifest as chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, or other forms of dis-ease.
Using the BodyTalk protocol, I work with your body’s priorities to help restore communication between systems—such as the brain, nervous system, organs, and energy centers. When these systems are able to “talk” again, the body can shift from survival mode into healing mode.
This approach aligns with the work of leaders like Gabor Maté (When the Body Says No) and Bessel van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score), who illuminate the powerful link between emotional stress and physical illness. It’s also supported by the groundbreaking research of Dr. Candace Pert, who explored how emotions are stored and expressed through neurochemical pathways.
In my nursing scope of practice, I use the NANDA-approved diagnosis of Imbalanced Energy Field to guide and document these sessions. This allows for holistic, client-centered care that recognizes your physical, emotional, and energetic dimensions.
In addition to holistic nursing and energy work, I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over two decades of nursing experience, much of it in maternity and postpartum care. I offer compassionate, evidence-based lactation support to help families meet their baby-feeding goals with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing during pregnancy or navigating feeding challenges with a newborn or infant, I provide guidance rooted in both clinical knowledge and lived experience. My goal is to empower parents with practical tools, nonjudgmental support, and a deeper trust in their intuition.
Services
- Prenatal breastfeeding education (currently offered virtually, with in-person classes coming soon)
- Breastfeeding/chestfeeding assessments (available in person or virtually)
- Ongoing feeding support to troubleshoot challenges and celebrate progress
Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel overwhelming. I’m here to walk alongside you with care, respect, and encouragement—wherever you are in your journey.
