Our Story
In 2017, we came together as a group, united by a shared vision of growth, support, and transformation. What started as a mastermind quickly became something much greater—an evolving space where we thrived individually and collectively. As word spread, more people felt drawn to our energy, and our community naturally expanded.
Together, we have traveled, created, taught, listened, cheered, uplifted, mirrored, and held each other’s hands—through seasons of change, across generations, and through the many transitions of both our personal and professional lives.
What began as a small gathering has flourished into Creative Connections—a living, breathing network that continues to evolve organically, fueled by deep connection, shared wisdom, and a commitment to holistic well-being. And the journey is far from over…We invite you to step into this space with us—to grow, transform, and co-create a future where support, expansion, and thriving are the foundation of everything we do.
The Leadership Team
Dr. Ruchi Puri, MD
Dr. Ruchi Puri MD Msc FACOG PMH-C is a Bay Are based Ob/Gyn whose work centers around supporting women to have a transformative experience with their reproductive health transitions.
Her expertise is at the intersection of Medicine, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Perinatal & Birth Psychology, Trauma and is Spiritually informed. Her approach is an integration of the many modalities of healing she has studied. It is in service to women who want to embody wellness and vitality during puberty, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and menopause.
She is the creator of Be•ology, a holistic health paradigm and offers private consultations, on-line classes, and group support through www.ruchipuri.com.
Dr. Carrie Barlow
Dr. Carrie Barlow practiced conventional Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine for 16 years. During that time she realized there was more to health and healing than what she learned in medical school, so Dr. Carrie became board certified in Integrative Medicine. In addition she is certified as a Chopra Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, 6 Steps to Self-Healing certified provider, yoga instructor, Reiki master, Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, Master Certified Trauma Informed Coach and a Positivity Practitioner. Improving and maintaining well-being continues to be Dr. Carrie’s passion, and she enjoys using her toolbox of techniques to give individualized integrative recommendations to her patients. Check out her offerings at drcarriebarlow.com or schedule a free discovery call at https://calendly.com/crbarlow1/discovery-call
Nicole House
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute -Certified Level 3 Practitioner. Somatic IFS Practitioner, Susan McConnell's Leadership Team and Program Assistant- IFS, IFS Healers ~ Think Heart IFS Courses, and more.
Nicole helps connect you to who you are at the core level. She helps light the fire and fan the flame to wholeness. With years of expertise in Life Balance & Relationship. She holds an ACC since 2016 from the International Coaching Federation and a Happy Whole Human Holistic Wellness and Hypnotic Coaching, and is finishing up her PCC test. She offers Couples Work - IFS driven - IFIO - Intimacy From the Inside Out - Approach in Relationships, and Facilitator of Mind Over Medicine, Dr. Lissa Rankin's work.
Event Planning, Self-Led Marketing, Hosting and Organizing Workshops and Retreats, Our Signature Group Programs are Heart-Led Business and Mastering Self Love through IFS Lens.
Astrologer, Human Design and Gene Keys Guidance for Individuals and Groups. Find out more about Nicole @ https://nicole.house/
Betsy Ern, MA
Betsy Ern, MA is a Certified IFS Practitioner through the IFS Institute and a Certified 2nd Column Practitioner, and holds a Master of Science in Adult Education from Fordham University.
In 2022, she launched Mastering Self Love, a reflection of her own journey following the completion of her second book, written as a personal exploration of growth and healing.
Betsy further expanded her path through a year-long mentorship with Lissa Rankin, which inspired her to begin leading Mastermind groups in 2016. She continues to facilitate these spaces today, supporting others in meaningful transformation and connection.
Currently, Betsy is writing her next book focused on love and the expansive ways it can be experienced and expressed. She leads meditations centered on love and hosts discussions that explore the depth and power of what she calls “Big Love.”
Outside of her professional work, Betsy enjoys traveling to Greece, serving in her church community, collecting dolls, baking, celebrating weddings, and spending time with her family, along with a love for Ralph Lauren style.
Ewelina Bindarowska
Ewelina is an ACC-credentialed, trauma-informed Intentional Creativity Coach, Wayfinder, Internal Family Systems Practitioner, and mission-driven Holistic Business Coach. With a unique blend of corporate consulting experience and creative, holistic life coaching expertise, I guide my clients through deeply transformative and practical journeys of growth and empowerment.
My coaching approach integrates creative practices to unlock inner wisdom, Wayfinder tools to align with a life of meaning and integrity, and a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems methodology to facilitate profound, lasting change. Through this multidimensional approach, I help clients navigate transitions, overcome internal barriers, and step fully into their purpose with confidence and clarity.
I am also a fellow traveler on this journey of life—committed to living wholeheartedly, embracing each experience as an opportunity for deeper understanding of self and others. I believe that challenges and transitions, no matter how painful, hold the potential to propel us forward, guiding us toward the fullest expression of who we are meant to be. Nothing is lost; everything carries meaning—the meaning we choose to give it. I would be honored to walk part of this path with you.
Kristen Burge, JD, MA, CM/F
Kristen has worked with and served Indigenous communities throughout her professional career in the areas of law, mediation, and more recently, trauma-informed approaches for healing and wellness.
Kristen is a Certified Internal Family Systems (“IFS”) Practitioner with the IFS Institute, with nearly 400 hours of IFS training in Levels 1, 2, and 3 and IFS couples and relational work (Intimacy from the Inside Out” or "IFIO"). She has served as a Program Assistant for IFS Institute Level 1 and Level 2 trainings, is on staff for IFIO trainings, and has received a Certificate in Clinical Applications of IFS Therapy from the Adler Graduate Professional School. Kristen incorporates somatic and group work in her practice and has participated in an IFS Healing Circles workshop, Somatic IFS retreats, and is currently training in Somatic Experiencing. Kristen is passionate about the profound healing that is possible with the IFS model for individuals as well as groups and communities, and she appreciates its respectful and collaborative approach, including integration of legacy and cultural aspects, especially in working with Indigenous communities.
She is inspired by the tremendous potential of IFS and IFIO for mediation, conflict resolution, and relationship building in light of the deepening polarizations witnessed throughout our society, and she remains hopeful in working towards a shift from an adversarial paradigm to one of collaboration and respect for all peoples.
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