About Teri
I live, breath, and love living well
Most people long to feel, look and live great and lead a purpose driven life. However we often struggle with the very essentials needed to make this happen. There is power in cultivating self-appreciation and worthiness of true self-care. Then taking action! I've learned: Our power lies in our thinking; our thinking influences our beliefs and behaviors and together these shape our lives. In order for us to thrive we need to mind our mind and develop healthy every-day habits that honor our whole self. This includes nourishment, movement, quality sleep, social interaction and stress management as well as emotional and creative expression. With my whole-self wellness coaching we address the physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, creative, environmental and spiritual aspects of well-being. They all play a role in optimal health. Learn how to reset your mind-set and create a 'wow' approach to life, falling in love with yourself and everyday self-care. Not in an obsessive way. Rather, its a love, love relationship. With lifestyle and behavior changes, anxiety, excess stress and self sabotage will dissipate and you'll be compelled to embrace taking care of yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, nutritionally environmentally and spiritually. You'll have the confidence to explore and express your creative self and be better able to express yourself. Everything in your life improves, inlcuding finances, personal relationships and social connections. Living purposefully and aging with grace becomes your reality. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your body is talking to you. Over the years, always learning, I'm discovering the need to relearn how to listen to our body and honor the conversation it has with us in a language of symptoms such as: chronic fatigue, depleted energy levels, mood swings, high blood pressure/ blood sugar/ cholesterol, digestive/elimination disorders, cravings, headaches, excess weight, arthritis, etc. Responding accordingly, we can overcome chronic illness, accelerated aging, weight challenges, hormonal imbalances and more. I can help you do this by showing you how to tune in to what and how you feel, identify potential health inhibitors and deal with the causes rather than simply silencing or abating the symptoms. Treatment alone is not the path to healing. Lifestyles need to shift. With 80%+ of our diseases related to lifestyle you have the power to avoid and/or manage chronic health issues and reclaiming great well-being. Own your health and happiness. Let me help you My keynotes, workshops and coaching programs enable people to shift age-old habits of thinking and behaving, and implement strategies that result in sustainable success in all aspects of their life. After giving you the why and what of illness', I provide you with tangible practices that are easy to implement and sustain and... deliver measurable results. Book me for your next company talk, educational and inspirational conferences and retreats, continuing education workshops, lifestyle/stress management and nutrition courses, personal coaching and real food cooking classes. I welcome you to take the next step towards healthier living. On a mission of transition to Conscious Wellness! |
Quotes are one of my true loves.
Here are a few I use as my compass: Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul, which have been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine promise and confidence than this - that you are the master of your own thought, the molder of your character, and the maker and shaper of condition, environment and destiny. - James Allen ___________________________________________________ Direct all thoughts, speak every word, make each action with the intention of restoring peace, invoking complete healing and advancing love and joy. - Teri Gentes ___________________________________________________ A fabulous life approach summed up perfectly by Henry Van Dyke: "There is only one way to get ready for immortality and that is to love this life and live it as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can. Use what talents you possess. The world would be very silent if not birds sang except those who sang best ." __________________________________________________________ Look closely, and lovingly, and you will clearly see it. There is an innate and elegant beauty in even the most ordinary of things. Learn to love that beauty, and to let it be, and your eyes will be opened to wondrous possibilities. There always and everywhere is a quiet yet unyielding peace, upon which rests all that is. The more often you reach in and touch this peace the more fully you experience its power. Anything that is negative, deceptive or destructive will eventually consume and obliterate itself. What is authentic, peaceful and creative will continue to grow more pervasive. When you need nothing other than to simply be, you have every beautiful and wonderful and miraculous thing there is. Life's richness is never more than a single thought away. Breathe in deeply the beauty, the wonder, the miracle that is now. Know the joy that cannot ever fade. Live life in love. TRG 
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More about me:
Whole-Self Wellness is the route to living life really well and it's all about all of you!
Born to a mostly French Canadian influenced family - Catholic... I have five siblings. I came in fourth, sandwiched between two older brothers and two younger who are twins. My one sister, at the top of the helm had moved out by the time I was 8. The male dominance didn't sit well with me at all and I quickly become a rebellious, rather defiant and self determined force to be reckoned with. Bless my ever so tolerant and enduring mom - she braved my bold independence and retaliation with a stoic bravado that I can only marvel at now. And the sacrifices she made for her family - the loyalty she devoted... I cherish her more than words capture.
My dad, he was a truly unique and well loved trend setter of his own, with both remarkable optimism and troubling internal conflict and he sure influenced my self-reflective tendencies and desire to ever evolve to my best version of me.
They both drive me to go within, trust the strength is there to navigate anything life brings and source out the best way forward. Such a gift - especially considering I was only 27 when a drunk driver took them from my family and I in an instant. No goodbyes, no more live hellos or hugs. If not for the gifts they gave I wouldn't be me and I know it's because of them I know how to manage their passing on. Such a blessing.
In my teens, upon discovering Wayne Dyer, Ram Dass, Marianne Williamson, my circle of friends and main influencers were older, more conscious and enlightened souls. I learned so much, was introduced to The Hunger Project and EST.and was imprinted for life to be forward thinking, self driven, self reliant and determined to inspire greater good in any way I might.
This drives my mission to inspire you to cultivate, embrace and sustain a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of your life, for life. It's an everyday, every heart beat, every breath practice. With 30 plus years devoted to whole-self wellness I've learned the heart of the matter is knowing what matters most to you. Your self knowing, self acceptance, self honoring and authentic-self expression is your path to a vibrant and joyful life. This enables easy and truly sustainable transitions to living your life on purpose with purpose and vibrancy, abundant health, agility, mobility and fulfillment.
BECOME A BETTER VERSION OF YOU! EXCEL IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE. AGE WITH GRACE!
Today's society is more obsessed than ever on health and wellness yet an epidemic of chronic disease plagues us. If you're struggling with lifelessness, depression or anxiety, chronic pain, weight, mood and hormone issues, crazy cravings, sleep challenges, depleted energies, or excess stress, lack of motivation and other such diseases its time to change what you are doing. Remember this.
It's not what you know - it's what you do with that knowledge.
It's not what you say you want for yourself,
It's all about what you believe you can achieve,
and if you can feel it, taste it, touch it and be grateful for it. (Even before it's realized).
It's also what you're willing to do for you.
Plain and simple, it's ALL about YOU!
My role:
I help you navigate the madness of any conflict and confusion, be it the quick fix gimmicks and condemning prognosis's of most conventional beliefs and practices so you can take charge of your health for life. Whether you're looking for stress release, weight loss, hormonal balance, disease management or prevention, healthy eating, fitness training, creative expression, life purpose... whole-self health-care positively impacts each of these areas and more.
Put it to practice and you'll experience it for yourself. Words and wishes don't change things, application - putting what you know you need to do into practice is what matters most. Reach out - let's talk and let's get you living your life fully, functionally and fabulously.
FACILITATING FEELING GREAT in every area of your life!
Whole-Self Wellness is the route to living life really well and it's all about all of you!
Born to a mostly French Canadian influenced family - Catholic... I have five siblings. I came in fourth, sandwiched between two older brothers and two younger who are twins. My one sister, at the top of the helm had moved out by the time I was 8. The male dominance didn't sit well with me at all and I quickly become a rebellious, rather defiant and self determined force to be reckoned with. Bless my ever so tolerant and enduring mom - she braved my bold independence and retaliation with a stoic bravado that I can only marvel at now. And the sacrifices she made for her family - the loyalty she devoted... I cherish her more than words capture.
My dad, he was a truly unique and well loved trend setter of his own, with both remarkable optimism and troubling internal conflict and he sure influenced my self-reflective tendencies and desire to ever evolve to my best version of me.
They both drive me to go within, trust the strength is there to navigate anything life brings and source out the best way forward. Such a gift - especially considering I was only 27 when a drunk driver took them from my family and I in an instant. No goodbyes, no more live hellos or hugs. If not for the gifts they gave I wouldn't be me and I know it's because of them I know how to manage their passing on. Such a blessing.
In my teens, upon discovering Wayne Dyer, Ram Dass, Marianne Williamson, my circle of friends and main influencers were older, more conscious and enlightened souls. I learned so much, was introduced to The Hunger Project and EST.and was imprinted for life to be forward thinking, self driven, self reliant and determined to inspire greater good in any way I might.
This drives my mission to inspire you to cultivate, embrace and sustain a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of your life, for life. It's an everyday, every heart beat, every breath practice. With 30 plus years devoted to whole-self wellness I've learned the heart of the matter is knowing what matters most to you. Your self knowing, self acceptance, self honoring and authentic-self expression is your path to a vibrant and joyful life. This enables easy and truly sustainable transitions to living your life on purpose with purpose and vibrancy, abundant health, agility, mobility and fulfillment.
BECOME A BETTER VERSION OF YOU! EXCEL IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE. AGE WITH GRACE!
Today's society is more obsessed than ever on health and wellness yet an epidemic of chronic disease plagues us. If you're struggling with lifelessness, depression or anxiety, chronic pain, weight, mood and hormone issues, crazy cravings, sleep challenges, depleted energies, or excess stress, lack of motivation and other such diseases its time to change what you are doing. Remember this.
It's not what you know - it's what you do with that knowledge.
It's not what you say you want for yourself,
It's all about what you believe you can achieve,
and if you can feel it, taste it, touch it and be grateful for it. (Even before it's realized).
It's also what you're willing to do for you.
Plain and simple, it's ALL about YOU!
My role:
I help you navigate the madness of any conflict and confusion, be it the quick fix gimmicks and condemning prognosis's of most conventional beliefs and practices so you can take charge of your health for life. Whether you're looking for stress release, weight loss, hormonal balance, disease management or prevention, healthy eating, fitness training, creative expression, life purpose... whole-self health-care positively impacts each of these areas and more.
Put it to practice and you'll experience it for yourself. Words and wishes don't change things, application - putting what you know you need to do into practice is what matters most. Reach out - let's talk and let's get you living your life fully, functionally and fabulously.
FACILITATING FEELING GREAT in every area of your life!