Hi. I’m Carissa.

As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master Certified Life Coach, I work to empower people in improving their physical health and relationships, which are two of the most significant aspects of living a fulfilled life. As an occupational therapist, I have over a decade of experience working with and learning from our senior population. My specific training focused on moving people past physical, mental, and emotional barriers to independently and confidently participate in all meaningful activities (AKA occupations) in their lives. In addition to my role as an occupational therapist, I served as a regional director. In this role I encountered many different individuals in very high stress and delicate situations. From working with patients to staff in every place I went, I realized my greatest joy  was guiding people in these situations to a place of resolution whether in conflict with themselves or others. This included a multitude of concerns including such as coworker relationships, communication challenges, health concerns, navigating the healthcare system, and reconciling feelings at end of life.

Along with my prior career experience, I also bring my own self-discovery journey moving from a background in which my beliefs were formed by religion and trying to “fit in”, experiencing a codependent relationship ending in divorce and feeling stuck in a state of confusion—to finding freedom in the truth that resides within me, finding gratitude in all my experiences including the divorce, marrying the man of my dreams, finding my purpose and living from my truth to take ownership of my life- one I could never have imagined I could have! I want to remind you of your power to create the life you are worthy of.

I began my private practice after giving birth to my baby to focus on developing my greatest gift, passion and success, and I want use my personalized methods to guide you with PROVEN techniques to establish a more harmonious and balanced lifestyle physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Together, we will identify and address barriers, supports, and simple, manageable steps to meet your needs and goals. If you are looking to transform your health and relationships, contact me, and let’s start our journey! I’m ready to listen.

What People Are Saying

  • Sonia E.

    Carissa is highly skilled at listening and helping people uncover solutions or different perspectives. A big thank you to her for her coaching!

  • Tracey J.

    With patience and grace, Carissa knows just the questions to ask to help you get clear on whatever challenge you are facing.

  • Sam P.

    Her ability to sit in the silence and ask the real questions that are needed, is a truly gift. She provides a calm presence and energy that allows me to discover the truth behind my own chaotic thoughts and the ability to come to my own realizations that I have been avoiding confronting.

  • Heather N.

    It was so easy to connect with Carissa because she is compassionate and an empathetic listener. She is a talented problem solver and has helped bring clarity to what I needed to do. She helped me to come up with a plan that I was able to put into action in order to achieve work-life balance. Thank you Carissa for being a great listener and coaching me toward realizing my goals in life.

May your highest inspiration flow to you, within you, and through you in your thoughts, words, actions, and in all that you are.

-Carissa Recco

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