What’s your business name and what do you do?
Jackie Gallo and I started Ritual Art of Wellness in 2019. During Covid, Jackie created an amazing children’s school called Roots and I took over Ritual. Ritual has now become a women’s wellness collective with independent contractors for mental health, bodywork, breathwork etc.
How did you learn your craft?
I went to graduate school for my Masters in Social Work at University of New England and then completed a year long program at The Center for Self Leadership for Internal Family Systems. I also completed my Yoga Teacher Training in 2017 with Jennie Joan and that started a spiritual journey that brought me to where I am today.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
I love getting to witness my client’s journey of healing. The authenticity, vulnerability, and strength that I get to witness each day is truly incredible. Since starting my own practice, I am able to include intuition and astrology in my sessions, which allows me to incorporate western and eastern philosophy.
What do you enjoy least?
The hard truth that I can’t ever fix a situation. I’m a Virgo, so a part of me loves the idea of fixing. If I ever approach a situation with the intention to “fix”, I am not doing my job.
What’s one thing you wish people knew about your work?
How much of an impact the people I work with stay in my mind and heart.
What’s one artist you look up to?
I can’t choose between two! My favorite artists are Christina Watka and Nell Lorraine. I have been madly in love with both of their work from the second I learned of them. Christina is all about noticing light and her pieces have completely changed my lens of the world. Nell’s jewelry has a story, intention, and love infused in every piece. She has redefined jewelry for me.
What do you do when you’re not with Ritual Art of Wellness?
I’m usually having family time with my wife and two kids or getting lost in a book.
Night owl or early bird?
I am a homebody night owl.
What's your favorite place in Maine?
Kettle Cove has to be the most magical.