For as long as I can remember, the outdoors, my faith and the deep desire to support and advocate for those in need have been deeply personal life giving places.  But in 2015, after an infertility diagnosis and a demanding chapter in my career, I realized how far I had drifted from myself and those healing places! Breathless, exhausted, and searching for grounding, I walked into a yoga studio—and that single step opened the door to a healing journey that reshaped my life from the inside out.  

 

Chara Yoga and Wellness Collaborative was born from my personal experiences and my desire to help others recognize the obstacles and long-held patterns that may no longer serve them. Yoga and behavioral health therapy can open pathways to living more fully, easing stress and anxiety, and navigating life transitions with greater clarity and strength.

 

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Yoga Therapist,  I integrate my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with specialized training as a Certified Menopause Coach and Licensed Trauma and Somatic Mental Health Therapist. My work centers on creating healing spaces where the mind can quiet, spiritual connection can deepen, and authenticity can flourish. My own journey with authenticity has looked like falling down, getting back up, learning, and trying again. 

 

Today, I embrace my body and my relationships in all their forms and unexpected twists, honoring the beauty and imperfection of being human. I look forward to connecting with you and working together to hold space for you as you step into your own unique and transformative journey.

 

Love and blessings, Tristen