Consulting

Ready to integrate arts for health & wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

I provide Arts in Health consulting to individuals, organizations, and communities seeking to integrate creative experiences into healthcare, wellness, community, and workplace contexts. With a background in design, coaching, and over a decade of volunteer experience in arts and health spaces, I help you explore how the arts can support mental health, prevent burnout, foster social connection, and enhance well-being. Whether you're a healthcare provider, corporate leader, or nonprofit visionary, I guide you in developing thoughtful, research-informed programs and strategies rooted in creativity, connection, and care.

General Arts in Health Consulting

  • 1. What is Arts in Health?
    Arts in Health is a field that uses the arts—visual, literary, performing, and more—to promote health, support wellbeing, and improve healthcare experiences in both clinical and community settings.

    2. Who do you consult with?
    I work with individuals, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, corporate teams, nonprofit leaders, and arts professionals who want to incorporate the arts into wellness programs, patient care, workplace culture, or public health initiatives.

    3. What types of projects do you support?
    I support project a variety of projects. This includes, but is not limited to arts-based wellness programs, creative workshops for staff, patient-centered art experiences, social prescribing strategies, creative aging initiatives, and wellbeing campaigns in the workplace.

    4. How do you approach consulting?
    My approach blends research, lived experience, and play-centered methods. I meet you where you are—helping you explore creative strategies that are sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with your goals.

    5. Can you help us design a program from scratch?
    Yes! I can help you conceptualize, design, and evaluate arts in health initiatives that are evidence-informed and tailored to your community or setting.

    6. Do you offer training or workshops?
    Yes, I offer virtual and in-person workshops on topics like burnout prevention through creative play, arts in health fundamentals, and designing for wellbeing using play & the arts.

    7. What makes your consulting unique?
    I integrate arts in health with wellbeing coaching, user-centered design, corporate & management experience, and systems thinking—especially helpful for clients in healthcare, education, or tech who want practical, scalable solutions.

    8. Do you provide one-time consultations or ongoing support?
    Both. You can book a one-time strategy session, a package of coaching-style consultations, or longer-term support for program development and evaluation.

    9. Are your services evidence-based?
    Yes. I draw from established research in arts in health, public health, and behavioral science. I also stay current on social prescribing, creative aging, and burnout prevention frameworks.

    10. How do we get started?
    Start by reaching out for a free discovery call. We’ll talk about your goals, challenges, and how arts in health strategies can help.

Help your team rediscover joy, connect, collaborate, de-stress, & reduce burnout.

Play can also help with workplace wellness! Are you interested in integrating play into your workspace to enhance employee health & wellbeing and foster team cohesion, but not sure where to start? I can help!

I pull from my years of experience in the tech & ed tech space, Agile environments, leadership experience, and knowledge of arts in health & social prescribing research to help you figure out the best way you can integrate more fun into your workplace…whether that’s workshops, a sports league, an afternoon event, an opportunity for colleagues to create together, or coaching. I help hardworking adults find time for fun to reduce burnout, both in and out of the workplace. Let’s make your workplace a more enjoyable place to work together!

Workplace Wellness Consulting

  • 1. What is Play for Wellbeing, and why does it matter in the workplace?

    Play for Wellbeing is the strategic use of play, creativity, and fun activities to improve employee engagement, reduce burnout, and enhance overall well-being. Research shows that incorporating play into the workplace boosts morale, increases productivity, fosters innovation, and strengthens team cohesion.

    2. Isn’t play just for kids? How is it relevant for professionals?

    Play is essential for adults too! Engaging in playful activities helps employees relieve stress, improve problem-solving skills, and cultivate a workplace culture that values creativity and collaboration. Playful workplaces tend to have higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates.

    3. What types of companies or industries benefit from Play for Wellbeing consulting?

    Any company can benefit! While play is particularly relevant for creative industries, tech companies, and high-burnout fields, any workplace looking to improve employee engagement, innovation, and mental well-being can incorporate playful strategies.

    4. How do you help companies integrate play into their workplace?

    We offer a range of consulting services, including:

    • Workshops & Training: Interactive sessions that teach teams how to incorporate play into daily work.

    • Custom Play Strategies: Tailored recommendations based on your company’s culture and goals.

    • Leadership Coaching: Helping managers and executives create a playful and psychologically safe work environment.

    • Team-Building Activities: Engaging, hands-on experiences that foster collaboration and creativity.

    5. We have a serious, high-pressure work environment. How can play fit in without feeling unprofessional?

    Play doesn’t have to be silly or disruptive. It can be integrated subtly through creative brainstorming methods, team rituals, micro-play breaks, or even playful problem-solving techniques. The goal is to create an environment where employees feel energized, not distracted.

    6. How do you tailor play strategies for different workplace cultures?
    We conduct an initial assessment to understand your company’s culture, challenges, and goals. Whether your team prefers structured activities, casual playful moments, or creative thinking exercises, I customize solutions that feel natural and beneficial for your organization.

    7. How does play improve productivity and reduce burnout?
    Research shows that play boosts cognitive flexibility, reduces stress, and enhances resilience. Employees who engage in playful activities are more engaged, innovative, and motivated, leading to improved job performance and reduced burnout.

    8. What’s the ROI of incorporating play into the workplace?
    Companies that embrace play often see:

    • Higher Employee Retention & Engagement

    • Increased Creativity & Innovation

    • Stronger Team Collaboration

    • Reduced Stress & Burnout

    • Better Workplace Satisfaction & Culture

    9. Do you provide metrics or assessments to track the impact of play initiatives?
    Yes! We offer pre- and post-program assessments to measure engagement, well-being, and productivity. We can also help organizations track qualitative and quantitative outcomes related to workplace play strategies.

    10. How can we get started with Play for Well-being consulting?
    The first step is a free consultation to discuss your company’s needs and goals. From there, we’ll recommend a customized approach that aligns with your workplace culture.

    11. Do you offer virtual or in-person services?
    We provide both! We can conduct virtual workshops, coaching sessions, and strategy development remotely, or we can visit your workplace for in-person engagements, depending on location and availability.

    12. How much do your services cost?
    Pricing depends on the scope and format of the engagement. We offer packages for one-time workshops, ongoing consulting, and custom initiatives. Contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.

    13. What are your specialties?

    Topics & Techniques:

    • Overcoming burnout

    • Preventing burnout

    • Reducing stress

    • Enhancing wellbeing

    • Creative play

    • Multimedia art & design

    • Microplay (Play in under 5 minutes)

    • Arts in health

    • Coaching

    Client Specialties

    • Hardworking adults

    • Corporate professionals

    • Tech industry professionals

    • Creative professionals

    • Overachievers

    • People who are burning out

Want to get involved in research or evaluation, but not sure exactly how?

I offer research and evaluation consulting for individuals and organizations designing, implementing, or scaling creative health and well-being initiatives. With experience in user research, program evaluation, and arts in health, I help you ask the right questions, collect meaningful data, and tell the story of your impact. Whether you're applying for grants, piloting a new program, or measuring well-being outcomes, I provide thoughtful, flexible support grounded in equity, creativity, and evidence.

Research & Evaluation Consulting

  • 1. What types of research and evaluation do you support?
    I support qualitative, mixed-methods, and user-centered approaches to evaluating arts, health, and wellbeing programs. This includes needs assessments, pilot studies, focus groups, process evaluation, outcomes evaluation, and storytelling with data.

    2. Who do you work with?
    I partner with arts organizations, public health teams, educators, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and corporations who want to evaluate creative or integrative arts in health initiatives.

    3. Can you help us measure wellbeing or burnout?
    Yes. I can help you select or design appropriate tools to measure outcomes like stress reduction, social connectedness, creative engagement, burnout, and life satisfaction, depending on your goals and context.

    4. What is your evaluation approach?
    My approach is participatory, creative, and informed by both traditional research methods and innovative frameworks like arts-based inquiry, reflective storytelling, and human-centered design.

    5. Do you only evaluate arts programs?
    While I specialize in creative and integrative health programs, I also support broader wellbeing and community-based interventions where a creative-driven lens is helpful.

    6. Can you help with grant applications or reports?
    Absolutely. I can help you build logic models, write evaluation plans for funding proposals, and produce compelling, data-informed reports for funders, stakeholders, or the public.

    7. Do you provide one-time consultations or longer-term support?
    Both. I offer one-time strategy calls, short-term evaluation planning, or longer partnerships that support the full cycle from program design to data collection and storytelling.

    8. Do you use any specific tools or platforms?
    Yes. I’m experienced with tools like Google Workspace, Qualtrics, CoLoop, REDCap, Miro, Trello, Jira, Adobe Creative Suite, and more.

    9. How is your work different from a traditional evaluator?
    I bring a creative, play-informed, and human-centered perspective to research. I understand the nuances of creative work, and I balance rigor with accessibility, ensuring your evaluation is useful—not just required.

    10. How do I know if we’re a good fit?
    Let’s talk! I offer free discovery calls so we can explore your needs, goals, and whether my approach aligns with your vision.

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