Denise Pastoor, MEd, RN, CS is a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health. Her extensive clinical experience in day treatment programs, outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools and private practice has given Denise a versatile foundation in mind-body-spirit wellness.

This unique combination of counseling and nursing has enabled her to address complex emotional, behavioral, psychological, and physical issues that impact a person’s life.

Denise has years of experience as a presenter and group facilitator at healthcare conferences, schools, athletic programs, community agencies, and business organizations. Teaching specialties include stress management, sports psychology, workplace performance, coping with pain and chronic illness, adolescent development, and grief and loss. Denise’s publications include articles on behavioral health, sports performance, and wellness topics.

As an administrator and researcher, she has addressed multiple organizational issues in team building, interpersonal communication, time management, stress management, and work-life balance. As a psychotherapist and consultant, she embraces individuals holistically, empowering people to develop an inner awareness and effective coping skills to maximize their potential and balance their lives. Denise’s heart-felt passion is teaching and supporting individuals and groups to accomplish goals that lead toward confidence, excellence, and success.

Denise is a dynamic, motivating professional in the field of mind-body health. She enthusiastically shares her wealth of practical coping skills in an organized and logical manner. Compassion and experience contribute to Denise’s positive, outgoing style. Her passion is contagious--you’ll be on your way to wellness when you catch it.

-Lisa K. Mannix, M.D. Headache Neurologist, Cincinnati, Ohio

“I have always been drawn to teaching and learning with others as we venture along our paths in life. The journey may be arduous, but we can reap great riches and rewards along the way. The key is to keep our eyes wide open, our ears tuned in, our hearts full of hope, and our souls at peace.

We all have the power to CREATE CHANGE WITHIN by caring for our WHOLE self…..mind, body, and spirit! By tapping into our inner gifts, developing positive coping skills, and creating a balance in work and family, we will fulfill our life's dreams and aspirations."

Denise DeForest Pastoor