Meet Risa...

Gestalt Practitioner, Creativity Connection Coach
​Dreamer of Dreams and Lover of Life

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​​​​I believe in being kind to others, and even more so,
​being kind to oneself.
I believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I believe in soul connection.
I believe every living being deserves compassion.
I believe in second chances.
I believe anything is possible.
I believe in miracles.
I believe we each hold the power to heal.


​Speak, Feel, and Live Authentically.

What Else???

  • Experienced in team building, group dynamics, and conflict management.
  • Strong background in business administration and management. 
  • A master of event planning and coordinating.
  • Completed multiple workshops in Storytelling and Writing.
  • Certificate in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
  • ACE certified Fitness Trainer and Spin Instructor.
  • Completed two Ironman races and several bike tours exceeding 300 miles.
  • Backpacked the Milford Track in New Zealand, and trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
  • Conquered the Salkantay Pass in Peru.
  • Bicycled from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Coast Highway.
  • Survivor of brain surgery and warrior against rare disease.
  • Environmental Educator, Wilderness Therapy Guide, and Ridge Runner.
  • Passionate about road cycling, mountain climbing, and using my creativity.
  • A lover of travel, deep connection, and the natural world.​
  • Yes! to new experiences.
  • I adore my canine kiddos!!!
"Risa coaches with a calmness that allows her client to feel safe. She is grounded and beautiful in her presence for her client." 
​~Julie, Arizona

"Risa is a great listener with heart, she asks pointed questions, creates space for learning, she is tough and soft, invested and committed." ~Kirstin, Arizona

"After working with Risa, my husband and I took away a couple of nuggets of wisdom about our compatibility and why we interact the way we do. I have been making good use of one of the ideas, and I look forward to exploring more."
~Joanna, Colorado