My Philosophy

      is one of integrative holistic health and wellness. Our emphasis is on working with each individual to develop a personal wellness program. Our goal is to get you implementing and maintaining, not just planning, a healthy lifestyle. Our programs teach, assist and support you to improve and maintain a lifestyle that promotes, enhances and sustains your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being everyday.

My specialty is Women's Holistic Health and Wellness. Women's roles are numerous and diverse. Our health issues and emotional needs change through each stage of our life. We often neglect our own health and self-care while caring for others and meeting our daily responsibilities. Though we know intellectually that we must care for ourselves before we can care for others and meet daily demands, we still put our own self-care at the bottom of our to-do list. We must give ourselves permission to make our own health and well-being important. Still we often need encouragement and support in allowing ourselves to take time for our own self-care.

Women's needs also include the health and well-being of the whole family. Though our programs are geared towards women, programs can be adapted to suit the needs of men and children as well.

Cathy Teoste

 I am sorry to inform you that I will not be taking on any new clients for an indefinite period of time.

 

   Holistic Wellness Practitioner / Coach

    Reiki Practitioner

M.A. Holistic Health and Wellness, Lesley University

Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine, Harvard Medical School & The Mind/Body Institute

Spirituality & Healing in Medicine, Harvard Medical School & The Mind/Body Institute

B.A. Holistic Studies, Lesley University

Cathy is a trained Holistic Educator, with 20+ years both in the classroom and in administration. Her thesis work for her undergraduate degree laid the foundation for the development of her work in self-care. Her Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine added to the programs offered by the Center for Balanced Living. Her educational studies include, Psychoneuroimmunology, Transpersonal Psychology, Meditation, Sound & Music Healing therapies, Holistic Home Environment, Sacred & Everyday Rituals, Women’s Development, Art Therapy, Poetry and Journal writing for healing.

Cathy is a Reiki Practitioner. She completed her basic training in the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki method of Natural Healing with Reiki Master Dorothy Wright Irwin.

In addition to her professional experience and education, her personal experience has lead her to be passionate about women’s emotional and spiritual well-being and the importance of self-care/self-nurturing in leading a balanced and healthy lifestyle.