Tessa Moeller

Owner/Founder, Somatic Practitioner

Tessa Moeller is the owner and founder of In-Body Connection and the resident Somatic Practitioner. She has a deep connection with this work as it has helped her personally overcome mental health issues, substance issues, heal from deep seated childhood traumas (big-T and little -t trauma), and learn to love herself. She believes in the mind-body-spirit connection and holds a passion for helping others overcome their obstacles to become aligned with their true inner self. Her passion is to work with those suffering from anxiety, depression, cptsd/ptsd, those dealing with mood regulation disorders, the lgbtq+ community, those that used to serve in the military or in a civil capacity.

Wanting and open to serve all who want to explore the mind-body-spirit connection.

Graduate of both Awaken and Rise programs with We Are the Women

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Purdue University

Masters Degree in Business from University of Indianapolis

Certified Somatic Therapist AND clinical based mentorship post-program in somatic therapy through The Embody Lab with Dr. Scott Lyons and his team of wonderful teachers including: Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Mate, Bessel Van Der Klok, Karine Bell, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, and more.

CE's with NICABM - National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

Lover and continued study in psychology, neurobiology, psychosomatics, yoga, the mind-body connection, inner-child work, shadow work, awareness and meditation, and much more! With a large helping of tarot and crystal knowledge!

Julia Hyndman-Helmkamp

Bodyworker, Artist, Coach, Founder of Tulip Tree Collective

Julia Hyndman-Helmkamp is the founder and director of Tulip Tree Collective — a space where healing, creativity, and community meet. Her roots are in Traditional Thai medicine, and she has spent nearly 10 years studying and practicing bodywork with a focus on supporting the body’s natural capacity to restore balance. Julia is a Licensed Massage Therapist and offers Integrated Therapeutic Bodywork at her Tulip Tree location, including prenatal sessions and Somatic Stress Release. She blends the principles of Traditional Thai medicine with modern approaches to nervous system care. Her work is ADA-accessible and deeply client-centered, meeting each person exactly where they are. Beyond her bodywork, Julia is an artist and painter, bringing her love for creative expression into her work with groups and community events. She teaches, facilitates, and curates experiences that invite others to reconnect with their bodies, express themselves, and feel at home in community.

Julia's Story:

My work began as a deeply personal journey of healing. For years, I carried fear and pain that kept me small — and I also carried a longing for freedom, creativity, and wholeness. After earning my BFA in Fine Art, my path led me to the study of Traditional Thai Massage and Somatic Bodywork. These practices were transformational — they helped me feel at home in my body and taught me what it means to be truly present. From that moment, I knew I wanted to help others find this same sense of belonging and possibility.

Today, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and founder of Tulip Tree Collective. I am an artist, group facilitator, and teacher — creating spaces where movement, art, and community come alive. My work invites collaboration. I can guide you toward ease, embodiment, and expression, but real transformation blooms when you participate fully. Together, we create change that can ripple into every part of your life.

BFA Studio Art, College of Charleston, 2015

300hr Traditional Thai Bodywork, Yin Thai, 2016

500hr Massage Therapy, Trident Tech, 2018

Joy of Embodiment Program, Yin Thai, 2019

Red Tent Facilitator, 2019

300hr Somatic Stress Release Facilitator, Embody Lab, 2022

Hoop Love Coaching Facilitator, 2023

Tulip Tree Collective: https://www.tuliptreehac.com/

Email: Julia@tuliptreehac.com

Phone: 260-222-8377

Tara Moeller

Community Yoga Instructor, Yoga Therapist

Tara Moeller is IBC's resident yoga specialist! She is our community yoga facilitator and is excited to be on the growth journey with IBC!. Tara has been practicing yoga for over five years and has immersed herself in the work having felt the healing power of it herself.

Tara specializes in trauma-informed yoga of all levels. With over 1000 hours of Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy and pre/postnatal training and experience she can teach students of all levels within one class. Tara honors the space of each individual student, in every class, in a welcoming and whimsical way! Come as you are with a favorite yoga mat! Each individual person brings their own lived experiences, which our body stores on a cellular level. Students are welcome to share as much, or as little, about where they are arriving from as desired.

Yoga Therapy is a medically adjacent form of healing, pulling in both Eastern and Western practices for a whole-body witness approach to clinical autonomy. Yoga is, by definition, the purest form of self-study.Feedback from careseekers is a pertinent part of this co-collaboration. Although a lot goes without saying, building a relationship of trust and autonomy is of the utmost importance. Tara’s teacher instilled in her training that, “I, Tara, am a Yoga Therapist, but you are your own Yoga Therapist first” Dani - Pranayoga Institute of Yoga & Holistic Healing.

Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Specialist

IAYT through PranaYoga Institute

500hr R/PYT, MBA



Nonum Yoga: nonumyoga.com

Email: tara@nonumyoga.com

Kara Montgomery

Sound Practitioner - Mystic Splendor

Kara is a Reiki Master Teacher, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Flow Artist who creates immersive, restorative experiences through the integration of sound, energy, and movement. Her work blends crystal singing bowls, Reiki, and the expressive element of fire to guide individuals and groups into states of deep relaxation, balance, and energetic alignment.

Her path began through a personal search for relief, leading her to discover the profound impact of vibrational and energy-based practices on the body and mind. What started as a personal journey has evolved into a dedicated practice of helping others release stress, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with themselves.

Through both private sessions and group sound baths, Kara offers a warm, supportive space where clients can fully exhale, unwind, and return to themselves with a renewed sense of calm, clarity, and inner balance.

Owner: Mystic Splendor

Reiki Master Teacher

Sound Healing Practitioner - Flow Artist

Website: https://www.mysticsplendor.com/

Phone: 317-544-8316

Email: mysticsplendorllc@gmail.com

Christine Krumsee

Tantra Practitioner

Christine Krumsee lives in Chicago, IL and travels to share her specialization in Tantra work with the community at In-Body Connection every few months! Check out the events page to see when she will be stopping by next!

Christine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P), Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), and Certified Tantra Practitioner. Christine has spent decades devoted to healing, holistic health, and creative expression. She has been a certified yoga teacher for over 15 years and has practiced art therapy for over 10 years. She has worked with people of all ages and walks of life, including Veterans, unhoused, formerly incarcerated, children, women, families, and more.

Christine is also a practicing visual artist, musician, dancer, and general arts enthusiast! Endlessly curious, she loves to travel and has lived in New Zealand, Ireland, and Costa Rica.

Owner/Founder of Christine Krumsee Wellness Coaching

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Art Therapist

Certified Yoga Teacher - 200hr training

Certified Tantra Practitioner

Therapy Practice: Christine Krumsee Wellness

Email: christine.krumsee@gmail.com

Chariee Reason

MSW, LCSW, Angel Reiki Practitioner

Chariee is IBC's resident Soul Healer/Awakener. She started this journey five years ago when her beloved mama died in 2019 after a long battle stemming from complications from a heart attack. "When she died, my world stopped. I just knew my demise was imminent as well. My mom was my rock, my foundation and I felt lost without her loving and wise guidance. In 2019, I was working in hospice as a bereavement counselor where I helped families navigate the painful journey of grief, but now I was the one in need of comfort and solace. I felt the emotional, mental and physical weight of grief and it was overwhelming.

As I sought to understand my own grief, several individuals entered my life that would transform it forever. I was introduced to energy healing via a friend who had been practicing reiki for many years and explained how reiki can help soothe the emotional pain. And it did. It did that and so much more. Energy work helped me to better myself, my grief and how to continue to move forward and honor my grief and my mom in a meaningful way."

Owner/Founder of Haven of Serenity your soul's sanctuary for healing and renewal

MSW, LCSW

Level 3 Reiki and IET Practitioner

Licensed clinical social worker for over 10 years

Trained Angelic Energy Healing

Trained in Integrated Energy Therapy

Haven of Serenity: havenofserenity.biz

Email: chariee@havenofserenity.biz

Phone: 260-404-4392