Julie Duffy, LMT, LMHC, Exp Tx, (she/her)  is a multifaceted individual driven by her passion for creativity, art, healing, animals,  flowers, and cycles of nature, Duffy has a longstanding dedication to serving others. With a Master's degree in Expressive Art Therapy and experience as an Outreach Director for RAW ART WORKS, a nonprofit organization specializing in studio-based art therapy, Duffy expanded her expertise through intensive yogic studies in India and obtaining a massage therapy license. She has shared her knowledge by owning and operating a wellness center and teaching courses in Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology of Women, Holistic Psychology, and Yoga for Mental Health at respected institutions such as The Massage School of Boston, Emmanuel College, and Lesley University.

Her vision for White Owl Wellness reflects her commitment to providing accessible nature and arts-based programs that foster healing and personal growth through cultural exchange and immersive transpersonal experiences.

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Yanna Orcel (she/her) studied multicultural art therapy through the Masters of Research in Fine Arts & Humanities program at Royal College of Art, the world's leading post-graduate arts and design school. She holds experience running art therapy groups in psychiatric and residential settings as a Mental Health Counselor (MHC). Orcel has been recognized for her contributions to the field of art therapy from the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) for her short film, "A.P." (2023). Additionally, Orcel presented her research project "Creative Care" at the 54th Annual AATA Conference. The main concepts Orcel focuses on in the wellness-centered arts engagements she leads includes: mindfulness, creative freedom, representation, self-awareness, community and confidence building. 

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Yanna is running the Virtual Arts & Wellness Group for children ages 11 to 14. Her work is grounded in fostering 'safe spaces' for adolescents and adults to build community through group wellness-centered arts engagements.