Creatives carry a hidden weight the world rarely sees.

Artists, musicians, dancers, and writers face mental and physical health challenges at rates far exceeding the general population — yet support systems remain scarce.

The Reality Behind the Art

50% of Musicians

report symptoms of depression — twice the rate of the general population.

Music Industry Research Association, 2018

70% of Creative

professionals experienced burnout in the past year alone.

Mentally-Healthy Survey, 2024

63% of Film & TV

workers say their work negatively affects their mental health — and only 12% feel the industry is a healthy place to work..

Film and TV Charity, Looking Glass Survey, 2024

5X

higher rates of depression found in creative industries vs. the general population..

Peer-reviewed creative health literature

"Artists' sense of self-worth is often closely linked to their artistic productivity, making them particularly vulnerable during setbacks or periods of creative block."

The arts community deserves better support.

Wellness programs designed specifically for creative professionals can change these outcomes — and that's exactly the work we do.

Learn About The Work

About Me

  • Wellness coaching, motivational interviewing, mindfulness for stress reduction, creative facilitation, nervous system regulation and trauma-informed for the arts

  • Program Development, Workshop Facilitation, 1-1 Consulting, Wellness Coaching

  • Creatives, Arts Organizations, Universities, Arts Residencies in all Disciplines

I'm Mariana — a professional recording artist for over twenty years, and this work found me before I found it. For years, I've sat at the intersection of creativity, the body, and what it takes to keep making things when the world keeps asking for more than you feel you have. That life — of stages, studios, and the relentless demand to perform — is what led me to somatic practice, not away from it.

I'm a somatic practitioner, mindfulness educator, and creative facilitator. What I bring isn't a collection of techniques — it's a deep conviction that creativity is not a talent. It's a relational capacity. One that needs safety, self-compassion, support, and community in order to be fully alive.

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Testimonials

  • "Mariana is one of the few people I’d classify as a true healer. Her patience and soothing, calm, supportive energy have helped me in more ways than one. She approaches problem-solving with a positive, spiritual approach that is truly unique. She has championed my creativity and career for years and her support is unparalleled. I’m so grateful for her unwavering support and guidance in my art.“

    Elena N. Mudd

    Professional Photographer

  • “Mariana helped me learn, without judgement or comparison, that I need support as a creator and how to take steps to get it. She helped me break decades of crippling perfectionism and doubt with simple, clear action. Without her, I’d still be struggling to get my first word down on paper instead of getting my first book published.”

    Michael Corvo

    Author

  • "A bonafide life-long scholar of the spiritual, Mari brings the vast wealth of her own spirit to her offerings. Her technical knowledge is far-reaching and ever growing, spanning topics from nervous system theory and somatic regulation to archetype and motivational interviewing. She combines all this with her expertise in sacred practice to produce ritualistic experiences that feel deeply rooted in primordial meaning, in addition to practical offerings addressing the struggles of the everyday artist.

    Cat

    Martial arts teacher and facilitator

  • "Mari, your calm, gentle demeanor made me feel safe and nurtured, which is no small thing for me! I was able to work through anxiety I’ve been holding, so I am grateful! Your session flowed clearly and I felt your instructions were clear and supportive. "

    Nelle Gregory

    Creative Facilitator

  • “As a musical partner and as a resilient friend she has always been unequaled in expression and genuine openness. Many people try to grow real meaning into their everyday lives, I’ve met few that succeed as often or as gracefully.”

    Robert E Musseman III

    Musician, Author, Filmmaker

  • "Mari seemed to step effortlessly into her role as a wise guide with a dash of mystery. I immediately felt a sense of trust in her leading the way. She helped us to easily connect to one another in a sweet, yet profound way."

    a.rae

    Artist, Somatic Guide