CONNECT, RESTORE,
Thrive
Care that meets you where you are…
Compassionate, body-centered wellness for individuals living with chronic pain, neurological conditions, and the caregivers who support them.
You deserve to feel supported in your body, understood in your experiences, and empowered in 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 they do not 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 navigating chronic pain, neurological conditions, changing physical abilities, and the demands of caregiving.
You are so much more than your diagnosis or symptom and it is my goal to not make you feel like just a number behind a door. Your experiences, your journey, and your daily challenges and functioning are where we begin each session.
We explore gentle movement to ease tension, somatic practices to develop body awareness, or practical strategies to support your nervous system and overall well-being.
Every session is shaped by your comfort, goals, and capacity that day.
Helping you with...
Somatic Movement & Nervous System Education
Through gentle, intentional movement, body awareness, and nervous system education, we explore habitual patterns of tension, stress responses, and movement. Sessions are individualized to support greater comfort, ease of movement, and an understanding of how your body responds to everyday life.
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.
Growing Toward Therapeutic Bodywork
As I continue my massage therapy education and pursue advanced training in therapeutic bodywork, neuromuscular approaches, and Structural Integration, my vision is to offer an integrated approach that supports comfort, mobility, and quality of life.*
*Future massage services and advanced bodywork services will be introduced following appropriate licensure and training.
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 illness, pain, and changing physical abilities can reshape everyday life, not only for the person experiencing them, but for everyone who loves and supports them.
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, 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.