Life moves through us … in myriad ways and through a range of experiences. At times it is with the softness of a midsummer breeze, and at others, with the turbulence of a stormy sea. Either way, the waves deliver us to the unknown shores of greater potential when we remain open to its flow, restore inner balance with compassionate attention and learn how to respond consciously to all experiences.
in person or via zoom
I attune to your unique needs and meet you where you are in your transformative process. I assist you to grow in the ability to respond to the wisdom and guidance that is already within you, awakening your unique soul expression born out of self remembrance.
As the wisdom of the process unfolds:
You are invited to feel into the aliveness of inner somatic vastness with regular breathwork, creative expression, consistent routine and nature immersion.
You receive useful tools to retrain the mind, rewire beliefs and create new habits by shifting your resonance.
You have the choice of how to build new worlds within your mind when you are invited to face something less welcoming in the realm of confusion, discomfort and uncertainty. I guide and encourage you on how to do so.
You learn how to manage feelings of disconnection, irritation, loneliness and other difficult emotional states that arise on the path of awakening.
You receive recorded restorative and rejuvenating meditation practices that you can listen to regularly to assist you to relax more fully into your essence identity.
You learn how to recognise pain bodies, its source and how to release them.
You strengthen your intuitive abilities through regular connection with your Higher self .
You work with the landscape of dreams to receive deeper insight.
You learn how to surrender to your personal awakening process and allow it to inform all areas of your life.
Retreats are held annually in beautiful sanctuaries around the world.
We journey together as a group in meditative practice using breathwork to release, intuition enhancing practices to communicate, nature immersion to connect, creative therapy and ritual to express and sweatlodge to purify.
You receive all the benefits of the 1:1 sessions but with the added depth of understanding your healing journey through the reflections of others.
Locations are especially selected to enhance the experience with comfortable lodging, nourishing vegetarian meals and expansive, peaceful surroundings immersed in Nature.
These retreats are limited to small groups to ensure personal attention and care.
Personal Retreats
This unique offering is open to women only.
A private retreat created especially for you encompassing the modalities on offer, nature immersion and ritual and includes my love and creative flair for cooking healthy, nourishing meals in the comfort of my home in North Portugal during Spring and early Summer months only.
in person or via zoom
In the ceremonial ritual of this healing session, we shall commence with a sweeping away of energies, dislodging the dense webs of stagnancy until a clear, pristine space emerges—ripe for the delicate work of deep healing and realignment, a communion between body and spirit. Here you are, an exquisitely layered current of energies, a tapestry of unseen rivers pulsing through you, each tributary feeding into the grand basin of your vitality.
It is here, within this subtle anatomy, that I begin to intuitively tune in, listening to where the flow thins, where it falters or pools; I sense where the pathways go murky, where life’s momentum has turned sullen, and where the once-harmonious channels now strain against themselves. I offer restoration and balance to these energetic centers.
Through a gentle hypnotherapy induction, we descend together into the state of Alpha—that hushed, rare air of receptivity where the mind’s stubborn defenses fall away. In this Alpha realm, your body shifts its allegiance from the sharp tensions of “fight or flight” to a dreamlike openness as I work in tandem to restore harmony to your energetic circuits. It is a fertile ground for transformation, where the body’s defiant energetic knots begin to unravel, and your energies release, reform, and spiral back into their ancient patterns, settling as if by some forgotten rhythm known only to the deep core of your being.
And as the session ripens, the wisdom of your higher self speaks to you in the silence of your peace.
This online offering is an invitation to align with the natural rhythms of your being—mind, body, and spirit—so that you may access a deeper level of awareness.
The New Moon is a potent time for women to fast. During this lunar phase, our hormonal landscape is naturally attuned to support deep introspection and cellular regeneration. In this alignment, we connect more profoundly with our body’s innate wisdom, using fasting as a tool to tap into the intuitive guidance that is often drowned out by the busyness of life.
Over the course of 4 nights and 3 days, we create a daily window of dry fasting that allows our body’s systems to reset. We honor the body’s wisdom, simplify our nourishment during the day to green juices only, cultivate a breathwork practice, incorporate hypnotherapy and energetic healing, and embrace gentle yet effective detoxification.
This reset is an opportunity to rekindle your relationship with the inner facilitator—the source of infinite wisdom that dwells within. As we detoxify the physical body, we begin to gently clear stagnant perceptions and patterns.
In this process, you are given the tools to balance and integrate these states with compassion, creating new boundaries that will support you in the upcoming New Moon cycle.
As we journey within a circle of sisters, the power of collective energy magnifies our experience. In the presence of other women, we find the strength to explore unfamiliar territories within, knowing that we are fully supported, accepted, and not alone. The commonality of our experiences becomes a mirror, reflecting the truth of our shared humanity and deepening our sense of accountability to ourselves and each other.
Your body is a magnificent creation, capable of immense healing. Fasting allows you to tap into a deeper reservoir of coping mechanisms at the cellular level, inspiring detoxification, recovery of the metabolic system, and the repair of pathways that are intrinsic to your physical and emotional well-being.
Participating in this online retreat is not about retreating from the world; rather, it is about deeply inhabiting your life.
‘Tessa embodies a medicine that is profound, nurturing, intuitive, and deeply feminine. Across all of the modalities she offers, there is a powerful wisdom that flows through her work, holding space for deep healing and transformation.’
‘The New Moon Reset offering was an opportunity for me to connect with myself in such a loving and caring way. Through this experience, I received much-needed nourishment, self-care, love, and support, all within a beautifully held group space.’
‘The New Moon offering is incredibly accessible, uncomplicated, and nurturing, encompassing a range of healing modalities such as body care, mindfulness around consumption, hypnosis, Soul journey work, and introspective support in the realm of self-nurturing. The Zooms were focused and energising, with just the right amount of time to fit into my schedule. ‘
‘Many other cleanses can overwhelm with information, but this reset is truly honed in and simply accessible, where one can integrate beyond the reset into daily life. ‘
‘Tessa’s approach invites participants to *gently* explore their own personal bodies Wisdom, creating a space that is both powerful and tender. ‘
‘Her offering is a true gift, beautifully presented, precise, easy and accessible to anyone whether new on the path of cleansing or well rehearsed in it.’
‘I cannot recommend this reset highly enough for anyone seeking deep nourishment and connection to one’s body, at the potent time of New Moon .’
Michelle Reid
‘The New Moon cleanse has been an intimate and deeply transformative experience for me. Both cleanses I participated in had a similar foundation, yet each felt uniquely customized thanks to Tessa,s extensive knowledge and brings key supportive practices of breath work, somatic movement and hypnosis to this gentle yet powerful process, allowing me to move at my own pace, while still feeling supported by the wonderful women in the circle.’
‘What truly sets Tessa apart is her deep understanding of holistic healing. Her expertise ensures that every step of the cleanse supports physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The tools and insights she shares are not just temporary fixes—they help integrate healthier habits and healing practices into your everyday life, creating a lasting impact.’
‘In addition to the profound experience, both cleanses provided me with wonderful gifts that continue to serve as reminders of the power of self-care and the value of traditional knowledge in our modern lives.’
‘Forever grateful to have the privilege to work with Tessa’
Noor A
‘The New Moon Reset is completely approachable and widely profound to do amongst all that life asks.
The facilitation over the 4 days from Tess was impeccable. Her divine ability to meet us each exactly where we were at, and uphold the multitude of expanding qualities, of what this cleanse offers.’
‘It’s a gift of simplicity, total sense, the beauty and necessity of that which is sacred.’
Shafeeka Broderick
‘Tess shares her gifts of intuitive healing in ways that awaken the intuitive healer inside yourself. She generously shares her medicine with abundant offerings that subtly and powerfully invite transformation. ‘
‘I really love doing regular new moon fasts with Tess. Not only does she journey with you but she creates an energetic container that provides love, support, guidance, acceptance and healing. If you are looking for ways to offer self care and self love, look no further! These fasts offer the space to detox from screens & stimulants, supported by a community of women & conscious intention.’
‘Tess encourages you to tune-in, listen to your own body & weave the healing techniques into your everyday life, so that the benefits ripple through the remainder of the month.’
Nicole Daniels
‘I experienced Tessa’s New Moon Reset last month, & l cannot express how much it has significantly impacted my well being. l feel like l shed some old systems that were outdated & needing the grounded and gentle guidance of Tessa, into new simple informed choices & ways. Tess held the whole process with such grace, & l am eternally grateful for this shift.’
Karen Justine
‘Tessa’s online 3day, 4night New Moon Reset was a transformative experience! ‘
‘Tess provides deep and wise guidance and support, while being open and flexible.
Her wisdom and experience is an invaluable gift. ‘
‘Even though you are doing the fast in your personal homespace,
having the online community made it easier and more fun to stay motivated and committed. ‘
‘I finished the fast feeling rejuvenated, lighter, and more in tune with my body. ‘
‘I highly recommend Tessa’s New Moon reset to anyone looking to revitalize their health!’
Nicky Newman
‘At first, I was very nervous about how I would manage it with my young children and our busy schedules. Nevertheless, I embarked on the four-day journey, and by the end of it, I felt like a new version of myself—one I had missed and lost touch with in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
I felt focused, self-loving, in tune with myself, and so accomplished and happy. It’s incredible how just four days can bring about such a profound transformation. The small, intimate circle of women on this journey created a wonderful bond, which was both endearing and inspiring. I felt less alone and was so grateful to share such a powerful experience, despite the geographic distances between us.’
‘Tess facilitated the detox journey with incredible love, dedication, and care. She guided us as a group, yet was always available on a personal level to support each of us through the challenges that arise during fasting.
It was truly a beautiful, powerful, and healing experience. The seed of transformation lies within us, and this simple yet profound experience has the potential to help that seed grow. It can become a lifestyle, an awareness, or a pattern to always reconnect with.’
‘Thank you with all my heart for this beautiful experience.’
Manal
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