I am Catholic Mindset Coach, gifted in the creative arts. I use my truths and talents to help people relax so they can discover what God is calling them to do.

My mission is to offer a compassionate space where others can rest, heal, and reconnect with Jesus through prayerful presence, gentle guidance, and creative expression. Rooted in Catholic faith, I walk alongside each person with reverence, meeting them where they are and trusting that God’s grace meets us in the stillness.

Andrea Marie Catholic Relaxation Coach ~ enjoying the La Jolla sunset

What I Specialize In

I specialize in helping others relax the body, release emotions, renew their mindset, and recharge the soul—so they can experience calm, clarity, and a deeper connection with God. I coach the Whole person to help

establish clarity
discover possibilities
set action plans and accountability
remove barriers and obstacles for a sense of empowerment and growth
discover God's greater purpose for your life

Through my work, I offer:

Therapeutic music & soundscapes for relaxation, better sleep, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Compassionate, common-sense guidance that is practical and solution-based.
Deep listening without judgment, always with awareness & compassion.
Prayerful insight to support personal growth and healing.
Therapeutic expressive arts to acknowledge, accept, and gently release emotions.
Guided relaxation techniques & Ignatian Imaginative Prayer for peace and prayerful reflection.

Start Your Journey

My Approach

I work with the whole person — body, heart, mind, and soul. In coaching, we focus on where you are right now and where Christ may be calling you to grow. It’s a co-active, compassionate process that helps you uncover your gifts, navigate challenges, and take meaningful steps forward.

To support this journey, I invite the guidance of the Holy Spirit, weaving in calming music, gentle relaxation practices, and Ignatian prayer. These create space to quiet the noise, release tension, and reconnect with Jesus in daily life.

My Values

Guided by Catholic faith, I honor the dignity of every person as a child of God. I cherish family, respect life, and see music, art, and prayer as gifts that draw us closer to Him. Above all, I trust in God’s grace, knowing He brings peace, renewal, and joy even in life’s challenges.

Experience & Expertise

EDUCATION

Bachelor's of Music Education Instrumental Degree — Focus in Piano, Percussion & Conducting

EASTMAN SCHOOL of MUSIC of the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Board-Certified Clinical & Therapeutic Musician —

Harp for Healing / NSBTM Accredited

Arts in Healthcare Clinical Practice Intensive —

University at Buffalo / University of Florida

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Catholic Life & Mindset Coach —
Certified Solution-Based Life Coach & Stress Reduction Practitioner — CTAA
Board-Certified Medical Hypnotherapist & LIGHT Hypnotherapy Practitioner ~American Board of Hypnotherapy, Center for Advanced Life Skills & UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health, California
Certificate in Sound Therapy & Holistic Health — American University of Complementary Medicine, Beverly Hills, California
Certified NLP Practitioner — iGNLP HeadgearLabs™

EXPERIENCE

Experience Highlight

A Decade of Integrative Care at the Disney Family Cancer Center

For over a decade, I served as a professional Integrative Medicine caregiver at the Providence St. Joseph’s Disney Family Cancer Center, offering therapeutic arts, music, and stress reduction for patients, caregivers, and ostomates. My work included one-on-one support, group sessions, and creative programs designed to bring comfort, hope, and peace in challenging times. I also contributed to the Thrivorship Program through marketing, design, and retreat-workshop concepts, creating resources that made healing more accessible and welcoming. This experience continues to inspire the Catholic relaxation and creativity-based services I now offer today.

Professional Settings

Providence St. Joseph's Disney Family Cancer Center — Integrative Medicine Department
Roswell Park Cancer Institute -Buffalo, New York
Oishei Children's Hospital Buffalo, New York
Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles
Private Practice Virtual and Burbank, California

Years of Professional Experience

35 — ASCAP Published Songwriter, Creator and Owner of Songs that Soothe™: Music for Relaxation, Sleep & Wellbeing
12 — Board Certified Clinical-Therapeutic Musician & Soundscape Therapy Practitioner, Therapeutic Expressive Art Life Coach, Art Journaling for Joy Workshop Facilitator, Thrivor Coach,
10 — Catholic Mindset Coach
12 — Stress Reduction Practitioner

Volunteer

Therapeutic Musician, Soundscape Artist, Sound Therapy Practitioner at The Gentle Barn — Santa Clarita, California,

Transformational Testimonial

"I found Andrea at the beginning of my cancer treatment. She was so compassionate and relatable, having been through some of her own health challenges. Throughout my cancer treatment I worked with Andrea on strategies for calming anxiety surrounding doctor visits and chemo infusions. She introduced me to a wide variety of tools from journaling and color therapy to soothing visualization techniques. Our sessions helped me manage side effects of chemo and radiation treatment. Andrea was an essential part of helping me work through the mental, emotional and physical challenges that cancer diagnosis and treatment brings with it. Her strategies continue to help me today."