About Me

Caring. Open-hearted. Seeker. Creative. Loyal.

These are 5 words that describe me.

When we work together, it is important that we establish a strong relationship of trust. For this reason, it is important that you get to know me and determine if there is a good fit for you. I believe there must be good chemistry for you to be comfortable opening up fully.

I welcome you to learn more about me, including What I Love, My Journey and My credentials.

Things I Love

My Journey

Credentials

2023 marked 10 years as a holistic practitioner...I am so energized by this work!
My goal is to be a partner with my clients on their journey to health and well-being, so all sessions are personalized, to support each individual's current needs.
I love bringing together the latest science around counseling and neuroscience with the growing evidence in holistic mind-body practices.
I am so honored to witness the natural healing power of our mind, body and spirit.
I am passionate about helping as many people as I can return to wholeness and find their way back home to their true self.
In addition to individual sessions, you can find me speaking, writing, creating home study, webinars and group classes to empower meaningful change.

Other things I love:

My favorite place to be is at the beach listening to the sounds of the waves…it’s my nirvana.
I love dogs and have had one since I was a child! My current dog, Lexi is a ‘mini’ labradoodle that somehow forgot to be a mini…weighing in at 50 lbs!
I have a book fetish! I read mostly spiritual and holistic healing books.
I am very friendly but really love quiet, alone time to refuel…loved the 7 day silent retreat I attended!
I am a life long learner and love taking classes. In fact, after 35 years, I returned to college to gain my masters in Social work.
I love flowers, sunsets, and photography, and love taking pics of flowers and sunsets.

These are some of my favorites from my photography:

About My Own Journey of Inner Transformation

If you had met me 15 years ago, you would have seen:

A ‘super mom’ Vice President wearing a tweed blazer, juggling career, home, finances and schedules with very little sleep.

Driving an hour daily to a highly stimulating but intense innovation and strategy role, while attending every event that my two daughters were involved in… and they were busy…
…with travel soccer, varsity softball, art, music concerts, religious school and dance recitals!

I was proud to say that I never missed an event!

I held a strong 'limiting belief' that everyone else’s needs came first, and I didn’t need to take time for myself.

I felt the need to always be in control and drive for perfection (another limiting belief)!

Then, life changed:

I was diagnosed with a rare, life threatening autoimmune condition from too many years of burning the candle from both ends without refueling my tank.

My 30 year corporate career lost its luster and no longer felt fulfilling.

This was the turning point for me to transition out of my corporate career to pursue my lifelong passion for supporting others well-being.

Thus, began a series of trainings in energy medicine and other mind-body practices, which lead to complete healing of my auto-immune condition.

Then, at 56 years old, I decided to pursue my high school dream of becoming a counselor, and went back to school for my masters in Social Work.

At the same time, a profound spiritual experience propelled me to step forward with my vision to create a holistic wellness center.

Today, you will find that:

I made a big decision in 2023 to close Hopepring Holistic Health Center and return to a solo practice, so I can focus more of my time on my true love of supporting meaningful change in people's lives.

I now have time to live a more balanced life as a loving mom and a new grandmom!

I am grateful everyday that I no longer have an autoimmune condition as a result of returning my energy body to balance and harmony.

I live more as my authentic self, but I am a work-in-progress, as I continue releasing limiting beliefs.

I focus on maintaining an open heart linked to my higher self, knowing that I am a co-creator of my reality.

I feel a sense of inner peace and joy.

My Credentials

Licenses and Education

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW-Massachusetts)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-Maine)

Master of Social Work (MSW), Boston University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Lebow School of Business, Drexel University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science, Cornell University

Certifications

Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner, (EEM-AP)

PSYCH-K Facilitator

Corporate Coach University BSE Coach

Reiki III Advanced Practitioner

Laughter Yoga Certified Instructor

200 hr Fundamentals of Ayurveda

Previous Work Experience

Hopespring Holistic Health Institute. Founded holistic wellness center. 2020-2023.

Boston Medical Center. Established energy medicine practice. 2018-2020.

Cleveland Clinic Wellness Center. Established energy medicine practice. 2016-2017.

Peak Vitality, LLC. Founded energy medicine and holistic health practice. 2013- 2020.

The Advantage Partnership, LLC. Founded coaching, team development & business strategy consulting firm. 2005-2010.

Sr. Vice President Global R&D Strategy and Innovation. Campbell Soup Company. 1987-2005; 2010-2013.

Wharton School of Business. MBA GCP Faculty. 2005-2013.

Jody's passion and quest for continuous learning in the art of healing and well being are the keys to her success. Thank you Jody! - Jeff

Practices in Newburyport, MA and Wells, ME
Telehealth sessions globally.