21301 S. Tamiami Trail #320-130Estero, FL 34119

www.yourcreativeconnection.orgInfo@yourcreativeconnection.orgTel: 239-503-4515

Creative Wellness Programs

Our Programs:Provide Stress ManagementImprove Worklife BalanceIncrease ProductivityImprove Morale

Helping People Connect to Themselves and their Communities.

Creative Arts Therapy is defined as the use of an art (painting, poetry,dance, music, etc.) to promote wellness and general well-being. Manycompanies are adding to creative arts therapy to their wellness pro-grams, to help their employee manage the stress of life in the 21stcentury, thus creating “creative wellness programs.”

First and foremost, our programs are desinged to connect participantsto themselves and their community. By providing a platform for cre-ative expression, we help participants connect to themselves. By pro-viding a safe, friendly atmosphere, we help participants connect to theircoworkers or community.

In addition, each of our programs contain the following three elements:

1. Mindful breathing at the beginning and end2. Time for reflection on the program3. Sharing with peers

“Medical costs can be up to $1,500 higher per employeein organizations without a wellness program. The returnon investment in wellness programs can be as much as $6saved for every $1 spent.

Harvard Business Review, Dec 2010

The process of making art — whether that be writing, painting, sing-ing, dancing, or playing music — is good for you. There are bothphysical and mental benefits from creative expression, and sharingsomething with the world: significant improvements in various mea-sures of physical health, like lower blood pressure, better sleep, re-ductions in visits to physicians,  and better immune systemfunctioning.

Facilitators

CreativeConnectionTeamGeva uses both her creativity

and her organizational skills toprovide spaces for people toconnect more deeply tothemselves and theircommunity.

Mary Ellen draws on hermany years of experience asa mental health counselor tohelp participants findprofound insights, strengthand resilience.

As a professional musician Joeenjoys bringing people togetherand sharing his passion forsound. His great personalityputs people at ease instantly.

Doug has been performing anddrumming since he was 12 yearsold. He has a background in theater,mime, and improvisation. Hi is thecoordinator of the Bonita SpringsDrum Circle.

A classically trained dancer,Michaela has a BFA in Dancefrom Univ of Cincinatti andcurrently teaches, performs andcompetes nationally.

Isabel is a certified yoga instructorand utilizes a various instruments,including crystal bowls, flute andhand instruments. Her specializationis the creation of healing, meditativespaces.