Art Therapy/ Yoga/ face Yoga/ Meditation/ Mindfulness/ Sounds healing/ Pilates/ Health coaching
Hello
Hello, my name is Valentina, and I am the founder of Creative & Wellness. As an expressive art therapist and yoga teacher with over 10 years of experience, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals and groups rediscover vitality, love, and wisdom through art therapy, yoga, and meditation.
My passion for helping others led me to study Art Therapy at the Association of Art British Therapists and later, to earn my Master's in Art Therapy interdisciplinary and human development in Barcelona. In addition, I became certified as a Yoga and Mindfulness teacher for children RCYT-95 at SE. work with individuals, groups, kids and families, guiding them on a journey towards emotional healing and personal growth.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and respect for each person's unique experiences and perspectives. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual and working collaboratively to identify goals and develop strategies for achieving them.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental and physical health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and more. I am passionate about helping people build resilience, develop greater self-awareness and insight, and achieve their full potential.
Above all, I believe that expressive art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga are transformative processes that can lead to profound personal growth and healing. I feel honored to be a part of this process with each person I work with and look forward to continuing to support individuals in their journey towards greater well-being.
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My Story
I grew up in a small town in Chile, dreaming of having a magic wand to change my country and my life. Although that gift never came, my grandmother introduced me to the transformative power of art, which helped me create a safe inner world.
As a teenager, I felt lost and unsure of my path until I discovered the healing power of dance while in Brazil. This rediscovery brought back the happiness that had been lost within me. I studied modern and contemporary dance, Flamenco, yoga, and martial arts. My study of movement deepened when I discovered the Lecoq method of physical theatre, which allowed me to explore the infinite ways in which the body can express itself.
After finishing school, I began teaching classes for young people at social risk in Santiago, where I realized the tremendous therapeutic and empowering value that theatre offered to young people in the community. I then traveled the world performing in different scenarios, fusing dance, theatre, and music.
In 2018, I moved to London and became deeply affected by the mental health challenges that people faced. This experience led me to study Bioenergetics, Pilates and Yoga.
During my nine-year stay in London, I was keen to take my wealth of experience in the arts and body therapy to the next level. After completing a Master's degree in Barcelona, I studied Art Therapy. Moving to Barcelona, I began working with individuals kids and families, using the power of creativity and yoga as a healing force to help people create an inner world full of wisdom, beauty, and happiness.
When the pandemic hit, I found myself alone in my studio in Barcelona. Through meditation, yoga, and art therapy, I discovered inner peace and deep joy. A company I had previously worked with invited me to give online art therapy and yoga sessions for individuals and in corporate settings. I adapted my services to meet the needs of these groups and was amazed by the positive impact that these sessions had on people's mental health and well-being. This experience inspired me to found Creative & Wellness.
Through Creative & Wellness, I help people connect with their inner selves and find greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. I continue to innovate and expand my offerings, adding new forms of therapy and wellness practices to meet the changing needs of my clients.
Now I realize that the magic wand that I wanted as a child was always inside of me. I understand that promoting our well-being, being aware of our abilities and using our creativity, we can build and design our future. And through creativity and wellness, I help people find their happiness within, restoring well-being and blooming as individuals.
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Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
Mobil: +34 661192530