You've got more than enough travel tips... what you need are tools to help you learn, grow, heal, connect & transform.

Travel to Well-Being is a travel focused wellness and personal growth coaching + education company.

Our Superpower?
Helping you build a healthier and happier life, with travel & photography taking center stage.

Rooted in the Italian lifestyle
(because, why not?)...

Years of working in education, living in Italy, & connecting with the world through the lens have profoundly shaped my approach.

I've learned that wellness is deeply personal, starts on the inside, and comes from creating a mosaic of everyday moments that nourish the mind, body, & spirit.

And the key?

Taking action, having lots of tools to build well-being, & leaning into activities that pique our agency, interest, and curiosity; like travel & photography.

Our mission is to help you slow down, be present, find joy, and better connect with yourself, others & the world. You in? Let's andiamo!

Welcome to Capturing Wellness, La Dolce Vita Way!

to be honest, our approach is a wee bit different than other wellness professionals...

TRAVELING WITH WELLNESS AT HEART

CULTIVATING SOULFUL & MEANINGFUL SELF-CARE

Intentionally leaning into the power of travel to learn, grow, connect, heal, & transform.

CAPTURING JOy, Gratitude, & AWe WITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Tapping into photography as an engaging path to happiness, self-discovery, & well-being.

EMBRACING La DOLCE VITA LIFESTYLE

BUILDING INNER & OUTER RESOURCES

Experiencing the Italian way of being by living life rooted in the presence & savoring of life's simple pleasures.

Just Imagine Yourself...

Capturing Wellness:
one moment, one photo, & one trip at a time.
HERE's WHAT THAT CAN LOOK LIKE:

Crafting an engaging, personalized, & holistic self-care framework to help you embrace change, challenges, & growth.

Taking action and using tools to support, align, & connect you with the direction of your personal growth.

Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge & action.

- Joshua Holtz

What It's All About:

Knowledge & Action

Combine intention, knowledge, awareness, & skills and you get agency. Harness your ability to align your values, use tools & resources, and take action to create the life of your dreams.

Pathways & Practices

Create a wellness pathway that combines your interests, goals, & desires. Lean into self-care practices and rituals to deepen your experiences and enrich your mind, body, & spirit.

Inner & Outer Discoveries

Step out of your comfort zone and approach the journey with wonder, curiosity, & awe. Learn more about yourself and the world, one meaningful adventure at a time.

A certified travel coach, health educator, wellness advocate, & photographer with endless dreams.

ciao, i'm deanna...

I've loved creating my dream life in Italy. Exploring and learning about the world (and myself) with a camera in hand has been a gift.

Inspired by roots and wings from my family, I've created a meaningful life guided by the Italian way of living, a lifelong love of learning, an unshakeable sense of agency, & lots of gratitude. And I did it the only way I knew how, by showing up everyday and doing the work.

my motto?
travel often - take photos - be well

IN 2001, I OPTed out of the rat race & DECIDED TO invest in myself... undoubtedly, the BEST DECISION EVER!

- DEANNA
Founder, Travel to Well-Being

Travel Coaching helps you explore

the inner journey

you take, on the

outer journey of travel.

My Education & Qualifications

MS Athletic Training & BS Physical Education
Licensed Health & Physical Education Teacher
Certified Athletic Trainer 1993-2013
ICF Certified Travel Coach with The Travel Coach Network
Certified Transformation Life Coach
Mindful Photography Practitioner with Look Again
Reiki Practitioner
Founder of Travel to Well- Being, LLC

As for me...

As a wellness travel coach and educator, I've adopted a big picture and holistic approach to health & well-being. Having dedicated years to understanding wellness through many lenses, here's what that looks like:

CAPTURING WELLNESS: PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SELF-CARE

soulful self-care

Alongside prioritizing the fundamentals: exercise, diet, sleep, managing stress, & social support...these are the intentional practices keep me anchored & connected with what matters most.

Walks & Hikes 🥾
Getting outdoors and taking in each season, is a joy for the mind, body, & spirit.
Meditation & Breathwork 🧘‍♀️
Morning & evening meditations and breath work practices, as well as regular pauses throughout the day keep me calm & centered. Often, outdoors for some nature connection.
Gratitude Practices 💜
From gratitude visualizations to sending photos with notes to friends & family, these rituals keep me rooted in appreciation.
Mindful Photography 📸
By framing my everyday with intentional acts of creativity, I feel more deeply connected with myself and the world.
Travel Adventures 🌎
Day trips, weekend getaways, & vacations provide regular breaks that restore my energy and enrich my life in infinite ways.

My Wellness Rituals

What I Believe...

I believe wellness is a pathway to optimal living.
An intentional way to live.

A pursuit of energy, balance, fulfillment & a little sanity (or some days a lot)!

It's about showing up every day, for better or worse.
And nourishing our mind, body & spirit... so we can meet our full potential.

I believe that travel greatly enriches life.
And is one of the best investments we can make in ourselves.

It's an ideal avenue for well-being, personal growth, & transformation.
To redirect us back to ourselves when needed.

And it's an endless source of inspiration, which we all need more of these days!

As for photography, it makes the journey more connective, enriching, & meaningful.
It shines a light on awe, beauty, & the moments worth capturing.

And slowing down to savor it all through the lens of la dolce vita, well...
that makes the journey even more magical!