About Us
Nau mai, Haere mai.
Welcome to Creative Connections NZ.
A partnership between Aileen Katanella, Jessica Edelbaum, Papatūānuku (Mother Earth), Wairua (Divine Spirit) and you. We have the inspired vision that every being knows how to nourish the home within and has the space, skills, and products to do just that. Everything we offer has been intentionally lovingly crafted to guide you back to you, and remember you always belong.
Our offerings include Energy Upgrade natural products, in-person and online playshops, sacred circles, corporate well-being programs, personalized parties, individual sessions, and community gatherings. We are passionate about assisting you in experiencing optimal wellness through the use of empowering, playful and nourishing methods and products. All created in Taranaki, NZ.
MEET AILEEN KATANELLA
CO-CREATOR OF CREATIVE CONNECTIONS NZ
CREATOR OF LIGHTEN UP NZ
With a sense of adventure and a thirst for experience, Aileen left her life in Chile and entered New Zealand 22 years ago.
Though Spanish is her first language, she has an extensive comprehension of English. Her journey in NZ started at a place where it didn’t matter what language you spoke. She spent her first three months at a Vipassana Centre (by S.N. Goenka).
Here she further developed her awareness of self, thoughts, beliefs and the power of meditation.
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This led Aileen to even more profoundly understand and connect with the Universe. It is here she was guided to meet her husband, Alex, who has fathered their three beautiful children. They continue to support each other in this self-discovery journey.
Aileen is a Spiritual Intuitive Coach who uses Numerology, ThetaHealing, oracle card readings, and hands-on healing to support you in lightening up! Aileen gets messages from the Universe and fairies to encourage you in shifting beliefs, old ways of being and transform into more of your true self!
You’ll declutter your mind, and create room for new concepts, feel inspired and learn ways to share your inner light. On your journey with Aileen you will gain an understanding of your traits, habits, and how you relate to the world by discovering your numerology. Aileen adds smudging, natural products, and a cup of tea to enhance a safe space for you to feel held; leaving you feeling empowered and clear on what to do next.
Aileen develops an enriching coaching relationship that supports adults, adolescents and younger children too.
To book a session:
Email: lightenupnz11@gmail.com
"When heart currency is exchanged, you are always rich."
-Aileen & Jessica
MEET JESSICA EDELBAUM
CO-CREATOR OF CREATIVE CONNECTIONS NZ
CREATOR OF EDELBAUM LIFE COACHING
CO-CREATOR OF EDELAND COACHING
Jessica first came to New Zealand from the States 11 years ago with her now husband, Travis.
By living side by side for 10 months in a Toyota Lucida (which is a vehicle that isn’t big enough to dress standing up), rather than ending up hating each other they fell even more in love. From this experience, they then realised they have skills to offer others to find their way back to each other and ultimately themselves.
Jess & Travis offer couples' coaching together with Edeland Coaching.
During this up close and personal journey, it became more vivid and clear that relationship is everywhere. It's what makes the world go round or brings it to a halt. We are consistently in a dance of remembering and forgetting our connection to our partners/whānau, Spirit, our true self, and the environment. To get your world spinning again, there is an invitation to acknowledge the differences and appreciate the commonalities of the language of the heart.
Jessica is a Life and Relationship Coach. She and Travis now live full time in Taranaki NZ, in a home where they get dressed standing up! Jess believes we all do the best we can with the skillset and information we have and acknowledges that sometimes our best doesn't seem like it's enough. Being stuck isn’t always about motivation. Making changes in life is often about acquiring new tools, adjusting our lens of the world, and adapting our beliefs and behaviors to feel safe to practice exploring possibilities.
That’s Jessica's role in your life; she’s a pattern interruptor, a cheerleader, a co-creator & innovator, and a compassionate B.S. detector. You'll quickly learn that Jessica loves to play, and finds the gentlest way to guide you back to you.
Using her background in Marriage and Family Therapy and Life Coaching together with somatic movement, Access Consciousness Bars and Thetahealing; she trusts in your ability to shift through the current struggle and safely share your heart with the world! Jess supports adults, couples and adolescents.
To book a session:
