Tessa is passionate about creating a world where children can play, grow and thrive in safe environments, free from child sexual abuse, feeling particularly called to speak for the little ones who can’t. She is committed to contributing to a societal shift, bringing hidden truths into the light. Her own long-buried trauma of incest as a toddler led to serious health consequences in adulthood, but through deep healing and determination, she has overcome immense adversity. Grateful for her survival, Tessa now shows up as a compassionate, nurturing presence for children in her heart-centred role as the creator and facilitator of Therapeutic DancePlay™. She honours children’s autonomy, inner wisdom and natural instincts, offering a safe space for them to experience the joy and freedom of creative somatic self-expression.