Hi, I am Nathalie
Mentor ⋅ Educator ⋅ Artist
Are you looking to bring more balance and relaxation into your life?
You deserve to celebrate your unique self and lead a life that’s in harmony with who you truly are. I’m here to guide you and shed some light on those moments when life feels overwhelming.
Ready to surround yourself with what you need in your life and home?
My passion for mindfulness, self-care, nature, and creativity forms the heart of my mentorship, courses, and paintings. Together, we explore themes of growth, self-discovery, healing, and self-empowerment.
I believe in the power of slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, and nurturing who you are. I understand the demands of modern life in a world where busyness is glorified. Juggling responsibilities and obligations can leave you feeling drained and disconnected from yourself. That’s why I’m here to help you carve out moments of serenity and creativity amidst the chaos. Offering you a safe place to just be you and rediscover your desires.
Every “aha” moment where I see a smile or a tear confirms why I do this work with all my heart and soul. It feels like an honor to walk beside you on your journey, to illuminate your path, or bring calming paintings into your life. Because believe me, you’re worth it!
Making a change
Around 10 years ago, in my mid-30s, after working for years in (mental) health care and education, experiencing high work pressure and seeying a lot of pain, overwhelm and sadness, I decided to take a path to find more ease, calm and rest.
Explore more ways to feel calm and restful. Rediscover the positive, lighter side of life, which I knew was still there, but saw far too little. To listen to my heart desires and my life purpose for the new season of my life I was entering.
I started to go in nature more often, embraced my creativity and started painting and drawing again. Now my favorite moments are making long walks in a forest or at the coast and when I can let my brush move to the sounds and rhythm of the music, which is always on in the background.
Making a change
In my mid-30s, after working for years in (mental) health care and education, experiencing high work pressure and seeying a lot of pain, overwhelm and sadness, I decided to take a path to find more ease, calm and rest.
Explore more ways to feel calm and restful. Rediscover the positive, lighter side of life, which I knew was still there, but saw far too little. To listen to my heart desires and my life purpose for the new season of my life I was entering.
I started to go in nature more often, embraced my creativity and started painting and drawing again. Now my favorite moments are making long walks in a forest or at the coast and when I can let my brush move to the sounds and rhythm of the music, which is always on in the background.
Are you ready for a change in your life?
Let’s explore how mindfulness, self-care, and creativity can help you find more peace and joy.
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Mindful living, nature and creativity have become the foundation of my business that is based in the Netherlands. As an mentor, educator and artist I use it to increase your self-care and well-being combining evidence-based methods with creativity and listening to your heart.
Mindful living
Consciously noticing your surroundings and yourself so that you can live more in the moment. Not everything has to be solved now and everything is allowed to be here. Feeling, noticing and ‘being’ first and then thinking about what a possible next step might be. It helps you to be in the present moment of your life.
Creativity
It doesn’t matter whether you are painting, drawing, writing, dancing or cooking. Or that you bring paintings, music or books into your home. Both getting started yourself and creating a pleasant safe place that truly feels like your personal oasis help you restore and embrace more light and joy in your life.
Connecting with nature
Nature has the power to bring us back to the present moment. It grounds us. It nurtures us. It helps us relax. It is a source of (creative) inspiration and gives perspective. It helps you slow down and replenish your energy, so that you can live life again with more healthy energy and resilience.
Why work with me?
You are the expert of your life. The answers, your power and needs already lie within you. But it can feel lonely and sometimes it is just hard to see where to go next. Let me walk beside you on your path filled with creativity and self-care.
Educator and mentor
I have worked 20+ years in (mental) health care and education with children, adolescents and adults as a behavioral scientist, family therapist and schoolpsychologist.
Masters in Social and behavioral sciences, Leiden University
Certified in Cognitive behavioral therapy
Trained in basics of mindfulness
Member of the professional association NVO
Certified 200h yoga teacher and Yoga Nidra facilitator (accredited by Yoga Alliance)
Certified EcoNidra facilitator
Visual artist
A combination of abstract and realistic art inspired by the flow of life and nature, stories or poems. With a touch of intuitive painting guided by music that is always on in the background.
Many art courses, workshops and mentoring focused on painting, illustration and surface pattern design.
Certified in Art based learning from ArtEZ University of the Arts
Member of NABK
You might have seen my work
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The heart of it all
Respect, kindness & trust
I believe it is important to have a safe place where you can share your story. This can be yourself, a private sanctuary in your home, in a connection with a loved one or with me.
Kindness, openness, trust and respect are the foundation for a beneficial connection.
Mindfulness & Self-care
Rest and mindfulness help you to experience, feel, see and hear what you desire and need. To (re)discover the (small) beautiful sparkles of life. To make peace with or let go of the things you feel no longer fit you.
Rest and gather energy to be there for yourself again and by doing so you will also be there for others.
Clarity
There may be more light in life. Lightness in what you do, feel and how you live. Light in your home, your own safe haven. A light shining on your desires and your own strengths.
Allow yourself to follow your own inner wisdom or find a guide who shines light on your path looking for new directions, listening to your needs and desires.
Flow & Intuition
Everyone is unique and needs something slightly different. It’s nice then if you try to follow what feels right, what makes your heart sing and blossom. What gives you a smile or a little flutter in your heart. In complete freedom.
What do you need right now? Take a moment to close your eyes and listen and feel. Follow what comes into your mind.
Fun Facts
about me
No coffee please! Only tea. But I do LOVE the smell of it. Especially freshly ground coffee beans. It brings me right back to calm sunday mornings with the family.
In love with the color Pink. Don’t know why, just in love with it!
Nature is a big part of my life and in what I offer. But I don’t appreciate the insects, especially spiders, in my home. I kindly ask my husband to bring them outside again!
Yes, you are worthy to listen to your heart
You deserve a smile on your face, feeling full of (creative) energy and calm. I can’t wait to guide you on this path and start the journey of exploration and discovery of all that is possible for you.
Book an explorative call
Discover how to integrate mindful living, creativity and nature into your life to rest, smile and create.
Let it Sparkle course
Let’s bring some rest and joy into your life with mindful and creative practises in this online course
Explore the Art shop
Paintings, prints, cards and self-care sets designed to help you relax and create a sanctuary in your home.