John Muraco founded HeartWell House Expressive Therapies as a space to support Connection, Empowerment, and Joy. He understands that sometimes there are no words to express what a serious life crisis can feel like, and how the disconnection from our passion and truth can cause roadblocks in our life.  He has also observed that people have their own unique inner resources to heal and re-embrace their lives.  Since 2000 John has studied a variety of approaches of creative expression and wellness for the achievement of self-expression, stress reduction, and the regaining of personal power. These practices have included the visual and performing arts, over 1000 hours of study in Yoga and wisdom traditions, and holistic lifestyle education to promote physical and emotional health. In 2010 John received his Masters degree in Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts in NYC.  While there, he gained valuable experience using art in hospitals, supporting male and female veterans, and people living with cancer, dementia, and other challenging diagnoses. It was clear that art therapy and yoga provided a space for relaxing, and an expressive outlet for physical pain and deep emotions that were nearly impossible to put into words. After moving to Bucks County, PA, John began working with adolescents in residential treatment centers, who have lived through traumatic circumstances; again, the power of creative expression, movement, and free choice have proven to be instrumental in his clients lives moving forward.