Below you will find some of my most beloved people, places, and things—along with helpful forms and handouts to guide you on your wellness journey.

Resources

Albany Resources

Practitioners I Love

Liz Addeo, CD, Birth Doula, Afterglow

Dr Kirsten Carle, ND, Naturopathic Physician

Kelly Chang, PT, Active Delmar Physical Therapy

Kisha Estelow, LMT, Craniosacral Therapy (pictured)

Diane Lykes, LCSW-R, Synergy Counseling Associates

Katerina Mathias, Esthetician, Skin Forensics

Dr Kerstin Medwin, DC, Kerstin Medwin Chiropractic

Janine Murphy, MSW, Yoga Therapy

Terri St George, LMHC, CST, Sex & Relationship Counselor

Erin Svare Wellness, Strength & Yoga

Unwind Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial Release

Jessica Van Wormer, LCSW, Counseling for Teens

Dr Cortnee Whipple, DC, Trillium Chiropractic

Local Businesses I Love

Art Stars!, Art Studio for All Ages (pictured)

EarthBeat Music, Drumming & Strumming for Joy

Honest Weight, Food Cooperative

Jai Yoga Studio

Kripalu, Center for Yoga & Health

Omega Institute, Wellness Retreat Center

Salt Den, Halotherapy

Short and Stout, Tea Lounge

Stram Center, Integrative Medical Clinic

Thacher State Park, Panoramic Views of Adirondacks & Catskills

The Hot Yoga Spot, Yoga Studio & Barre Fitness

Uncommon Ground, Coffeehouse

Upstate Candid, Photographer Sarah Hill

Portland Resources

Practitioners I Love

Dr Reba Akin, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Reconstructed Wellness

Dr Leigh Ann Chapman, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Sellwood Family Medicine

Dr Jennifer Curtiss, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Nature’s Path Family Wellness (pictured)

Colleen Gibson, LAc, Acupuncturist, Cultivate Wellness Acupuncture & Massage

Cindy Jack, Healer and Mystic

Dr Stephanie Kaplan, ND, Naturopathic Physician, End-of-Life Care

Dr Foster King, DPT, Physical Therapy, IPA Physio Portland

Dr Heather Krebsbach, ND, LAc, Acupuncturist & Naturopathic Physician, Inner Gate Health & Wellness

Dr Samantha LeVine, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Docere Naturopathic Wellness

Casey McGuire, LAc, Acupuncturist, Inner Gate Health & Wellness

Dr Laurie Menk Otto, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Reconstructed Wellness

Jillian Kae Nelson, Yoga & Community Events, Lajja Yoga Studio

Parkside Chiropractic, Drs Aaron Armbruster, DC & Jeremy Katz, DC

Portland Therapy Center, Collective of Portland Mental Health Professionals

Richelle Ricard, LMT, Bodywork & Movement Therapy, The Yoga Engineer

The Center for Couples and Sex Therapy, Individual, Relationship, and Group Therapy

Local Businesses I Love

Breitenbush Hot Springs, Retreat & Conference Center

Common Ground, Cooperative Healing Center

Knot Springs, The Wellness Social Club

McMenamins Kennedy School, Soaking Pool

NUNM, Naturopathic and Chinese Medical School

Sweet Lomy Art, Glass & Clay Art Studio

Sew House Seven, Indie Sewing Patterns (pictured)

Tao of Tea Belmont Teahouse

The Whole Bowl, Comforting and Healthful Bowls

VIDA Coworking, Curated Workspace for Small Businesses & Teams

Yun Shui Teahouse, Lan Su Chinese Garden Waterside Tea Tasting

People Who Inspire Me

Brené Brown

Speaker and author who helps develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.

Recommended Listening:
“On Holding Boundaries & Facing Our Fear”

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Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace activist, author, poet, and teacher who founded the Plum Village Tradition.

Recommended Viewing:
”Thich Nhat Hanh's 4 Mantras”

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Byron Katie

Speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as The Work.

Recommended Listening:
”Set Yourself Free”

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Mary O’Malley

Leader in the field of Awakening, whose work awakens others to the joy of being fully alive.

Recommended Viewing:
What’s in the Way Is the Way

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Ester Perel

Relationship therapist and NYT bestselling author of The State of Affairs and Mating in Captivity.

Recommended Viewing:
”Rethinking Infidelity”

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Arielle Schwartz

Developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy, a treatment model informed by trauma recovery research.

Recommended Listening:
”Trauma Recovery and Post-Traumatic Growth”

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Haemin Sunim

South Korean teacher and writer of the Seon Buddhism tradition.

Recommended Viewing:

“How our Bodies Hold Deep Wisdom About our Emotions”

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Leslie Temple-Thurston

Teacher of enlightenment and co-founder of CoreLight and humanitarian aid organization, Seeds of Light.

Recommended Viewing:
“Truly Seeing the Natural World”

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Eckhart Tolle

Spiritual teacher and author who focuses on the power of Presence.

Recommended Listening:
“The Greatest Spiritual Practice is Letting Go of Thought”

Listen Now

Other Things I Love

Brands I Love*

B Halfmoon, Meditation & Yoga Supplies
—> use discount code TARA15 at checkout

FES Flowers, Flower Essence Guide

Honey Gardens, Elderberry Immune Support

Lumna, Nervous System Elixir
—> use discount code INUR10 at checkout

Meditation Bench, Meditation Benches & Supplies
—> use discount code MEDITATE at checkout

Microbiome Labs, Multi-strain Probiotic Support
—> click here for 10 percent off

Nordic Naturals, Sustainably-sourced Omega-3 Supplements

Ora Cacao, Organic & Ethically-sourced Ceremonial Cacao

Young Living, Pure Essential Oils (pictured)

*The products featured on this page are simply things I love and personally use. I have not been asked to promote any of these items. I wanted to share them with you because I believe in their benefits and wanted to pass along any available discounts. As always, please consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating any new products into your routine.