Joanna Houts

Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Certified Art Therapy Practitioner
Certified Paint From Your Soul™ Facilitator

Hi! I’m Joanna

My mission is to guide women on their healing journeys, helping them reclaim their voices, embrace their stories, and step into their power. Together, we can navigate the path of recovery, transform pain into strength, and celebrate the beauty of resilience. We rise together.

I’m passionate about empowering women to rise and heal from trauma through somatic movement, breathwork, and intuitive art therapy. My journey into this work began after enduring a 22-year abusive marriage. The path to recovery was not easy, but it taught me the transformative power of healing practices and the importance of self-expression.

As a certified somatic movement and breathwork practitioner, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these modalities can help release stored trauma and reconnect individuals with their bodies. I create a safe, nurturing space where women can explore their physical and emotional landscapes, reclaim their strength, and cultivate resilience.

Additionally, as an intuitive art therapy practitioner, I offer intuitive art therapy, encouraging women to express their experiences and emotions through creativity. Art has a unique ability to facilitate healing, allowing for exploration and expression in ways that words sometimes cannot capture.

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I have been an artist all my life. I find joy in exploring a variety of art mediums, including fiber art, clothing design, painting, and mixed media. After a traumatic brain injury in 2023, I was able to dive more fully into painting. During my recovery, while on disability, I discovered an even deeper passion for art and dedicated myself to learning and refining my techniques. Painting was one of very few activities I could focus on as I could no longer tolerate lights (including computer screens and TV!).

In addition to helping empower women to heal from trauma and utilizing art as a healing modality, I host Paint From Your Soul™ retreats, where I guide women on a transformational art journey combining archetypal wisdom and the spiritual side of art-making. It's deeper than any art class because the focus is on how art can reflect who you really are while an art class focuses on teaching techniques. For me, art is not just about creating—it’s about connecting with the soul, embracing transformation, and finding beauty in the process.