About Me

I’m Tim, a creative educator, healer, and program designer who works at the intersection of art, care, and community. My work centers on helping artists, musicians, singers, songwriters, and healers use their creative gifts to support the wellness, connection, and emotional lives of others — in both clinical and nonclinical settings.

 

My background blends expressive arts, healthcare education, and holistic practice. I hold a Master of Education, a Bachelor of Music, a Certificate in Professional Coaching, and a Certificate in Interdisciplinary Practice in Geriatrics. I’m also a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Trainer, Reiki Master‑Teacher, and Herbalist. These threads come together in the programs I design: grounded in evidence‑informed practice, enriched by creativity, and shaped by a deep respect for the people I serve.

 

Since 2007, I’ve dedicated myself to offering creative-based programming to older adults, designing state‑approved training programs, teaching healthcare professionals, guiding creative practitioners, and building partnerships across nonprofits, senior living communities, and educational organizations. I believe deeply in the power of creativity to transform care — to help people feel seen, heard, and supported.

 

My approach blends expressive arts, emotionally‑based practices, Reiki, and evidence‑informed training methods. I’m committed to teaching in a way that is accessible, trauma‑aware, culturally respectful, and grounded in real‑world application.

 

Whether I’m training activity professionals, coaching performing artists, or developing curriculum, my goal is always the same: to help people bring more humanity, creativity, and connection into the work they do.

 

At the heart of everything I teach is a simple belief: The arts are a pathway to care and creativity is a form of service. When we learn how to use our gifts with intention, we can change the way people experience support, healing, and community.