Carissa wholeheartedly declares that the biggest teacher in her life has been putting in the work to transform hard experiences into beautiful gardens. As an influencer, she lives by example and shares what she has learned in hopes that others will understand they are not alone and that we all have the power to build extraordinary lives.
As an author and public speaker, she invites people to face their lives in an honest, real and authentic way to truly heal and live the best lives possible. As a health coach and fitness trainer, she specializes in helping people heal through movement and exercise. Knowing that we are all resourceful and capable of making positive, lasting changes in our lives, Carissa walks alongside others as they overcome barriers, especially those related to trauma.
Her philosophy is built on the foundation of meeting people where they are, establishing realistic and achievable goals based on individual vision and values for lasting change, and celebrating all successes great and small. She lives by the understanding that we are powerful beyond measure and that we all have the choice to light an ever-burning fire in ourselves, we simply need to do the work to find the igniter.