Hello
I’m Tara Wood, a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 30 years of experience in holistic health and education. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, while working as a Behavioral Interventionist supporting neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities.
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I am autistic and also the parent of five neurodivergent children, which deeply informs my work in mental health advocacy, behavioral support, and inclusive wellness. My professional background includes private practice, teaching, and serving as Educational Director for the Rexburg College of Massage Therapy.
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As a nutritional mental wellness advocate, I focus on the connection between mental health, holistic care, and nutrition. This site shares insights, resources, and lived experience related to neurodivergence, rehabilitation counseling, behavioral intervention, massage therapy, and nutritional wellness.
My Story
Over three generations, I have witnessed my family navigate a range of central nervous system and neurodevelopmental challenges influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Through this experience, I have seen how traditional therapies, including medication, can offer meaningful support while also presenting limitations and risks—for my family and for myself.
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For more than 25 years, I have researched and explored a wide range of holistic and supportive therapies to help my children and myself thrive despite these challenges. This long-term commitment has shaped my understanding of neurodivergence, resilience, and individualized care.
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Through this journey, I have come to understand the critical role micronutrients and nutritional mental wellness play in supporting brain health. When foundational nutritional needs are met, many approaches—such as nervous system–focused massage, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sensory supports, cognitive behavioral strategies, ACT, and applied behavior analysis—may be more effective and better supported.