CONNECT, RESTORE,
Thrive
Care that meets you where you are…
Compassionate, body-centered wellness for individuals living with chronic pain, fatigue, neurodegenerative conditions, and the caregivers who support them.
At Twisted Roots Integrative Wellness, we understand that finding the right support matters, not just for the person receiving care, but for the people walking alongside them.
You deserve to feel understood, supported, and empowered to make choices about your care.
What does living well look like to you?
YOUR BODY HAS A
Story
And It Deserves to Be Heard…
Like the roots of a tree, our lives rarely follow a straight path. Chronic pain, illness, and changing physical abilities may shape our journey, but it is my belief, they do not have to define who we are.
At Twisted Roots Integrative Wellness, we believe meaningful care begins with listening to your story, recognizing your lived experience, and honoring your capacity. Together, we explore opportunities for greater comfort, connection, and quality of life, always guided by your needs and on your own terms.
An Integrative Approach to Living Well...
At Twisted Roots Integrative Wellness, I bring together somatic education, mindful movement, yoga, and integrative wellness practices to support individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of chronic pain, neurodegenerative conditions, fatigue, changing physical abilities, and the demands of caregiving.
You are so much more than a diagnosis or a collection of symptoms and you deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. Your experiences, your story, and the realities of your everyday life are where we begin.
Together, we explore what support might look like for you, which may include gentle movement to ease tension, somatic practices to deepen body awareness, or practical strategies to support nervous system regulation and overall well-being.
Every session is shaped by your comfort, your goals, and what feels accessible to you that day.
Helping you with...
Somatic Movement & Integration
Through gentle, intentional movement and Clinical Somatic Education and a trauma-informed approach, we explore how learned patterns of muscular tension and movement influence the way your body feels and functions.
Caregiver Wellness & Support
You spend so much of your life caring for others. This is your space to take off the mask, speak openly about the messy, complicated realities of caregiving, and feel truly seen and heard without judgment.
Integrative Health & Wellness
A whole-person approach to wellness that explores the connections between nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and daily habits. Through personalized education and collaborative goal-setting, we identify practical, sustainable ways to support your health, energy, and quality of life.
Brain-Based Wellness
An individualized approach using neurofeedback, biofeedback, and mindfulness practices to support nervous system regulation, strengthen self-awareness, and develop skills for managing stress, improving attention, and enhancing overall well-being.
Hi, I’m Dena.
My passion for this work is deeply personal.
I am a researcher and advocate, a mom to children with disabilities, a wife and caregiver to my husband.
I know firsthand how chronic pain, muscle rigidity, unpredictable blood pressure, fatigue, and changing physical abilities have reshaped our daily lives, not just for my husband, but for our entire household.
These experiences have shaped not only why I do this work, but how I approach it. I’ve come to believe that meaningful care isn’t defined by a particular technique or modality. It begins with listening, understanding the person behind the symptoms, and honoring that everyone’s needs, experiences, and capacities are different.
At Twisted Roots Integrative Wellness, my approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe in listening to your story, honoring your changing capacity, and exploring what living well means to you.
Gratitude
We are so grateful for everything you have done for us. I don’t know where we would be without you!
– Mary & Christopher
Thank you for showing me the way back to myself. I have learned to trust my intuition, honor my emotions, and create a life that feels authentic and aligned with my soul. I am forever grateful.
-Sarah T
You are an amazing, loving human being…John and I will always appreciate what you have done for us and our family!
– John and Beth
I receive the gift of your encouragement. You understand my life more than anyone I know. You are a gift to me!
– Denise P.
Rooted Reflections...
Your Body is Always Talking to You…
Listening to your body doesn’t mean living in a bubble of perfection. It means honoring your truth, noticing what shifts, and making choices with curiosity instead of criticism.
Holding Space for Grief and Grace as Your Child Transitions
The journey of grief and grace as a parent of a transgender child and the peace that comes as your child finally feels at home in their body.
Autism Isn’t the Problem, Ignorance Is: Part One
This week, the autistic community was met with harmful, outdated rhetoric from someone in power…here is my response to RFK Jr.