Paola Caraker-Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Paola Caraker-Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Paola Caraker M.S., MFT

Bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treating
perinatal/postnatal concerns, couples issues, military deployment/adjustments,
weight management/food addictions, family conflict, woman's issues, past trauma
and sexual abuse.

Healer heal thyself…..I had the most luxurious and healing massage experience with my colleague recently, and I can’t st...
04/01/2025

Healer heal thyself…..
I had the most luxurious and healing massage experience with my colleague recently, and I can’t stop thinking about how incredible it was!
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From the moment I got on her heated massage table , I felt my body start to relax. But this wasn’t just any massage—it was full of thoughtful extras that elevated the entire session. She used a chest plate that gently opened the chest, a cozy heated neck pillow, and after the massage, she placed a weighted, heated blanket over my back that made me feel completely grounded and calm.
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She also offered aromatherapy throughout the session, which added another soothing layer to the experience.
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That day, I also got to try a few of her add-ons, including nourishing hand 🤚 and foot 🦶 masks—a perfect way to treat those areas we often neglect. These masks help hydrate the skin, ease joint tension, and improve circulation, all while promoting deep relaxation.
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As a mental health provider, I’m a big believer in the power of bodywork. Massage isn’t just about relaxation—it can help regulate the nervous system, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and support overall emotional wellness.
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This is exactly why we believe in integrated care at our wellness center: when the mind and body are supported together, true healing can happen.
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If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from your body, a session like this can be a beautiful way to reconnect.

A toast to women supporting women!At our Grand Opening, we were proud to feature a unique wine that’s not only delicious...
03/31/2025

A toast to women supporting women!
At our Grand Opening, we were proud to feature a unique wine that’s not only delicious—but also deeply aligned with our mission: A Touch of Sunshine, created by none other than Reese Witherspoon.

This beautifully crafted wine is more than just a drink—it’s a celebration of women’s empowerment, intentional living, and the joy of gathering. Reese’s vision behind A Touch of Sunshine was to create a wine that felt like connection, community, and warmth—and we couldn’t think of a more perfect pairing for our special day.

Most people haven’t had the chance to try it yet, and we loved being able to share something that felt just as intentional and heartfelt as the work we do here.

Here’s to collaboration, bold dreams, and the women lifting each other up @—one glass at a time.

Sweet moments from our Grand Opening!🍰 Our dessert table was more than just a treat—it was a labor of love and a celebra...
03/31/2025

Sweet moments from our Grand Opening!
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Our dessert table was more than just a treat—it was a labor of love and a celebration of community.

This beautiful spread was a true collaborative effort, with desserts made by women,including myself, who pour love into everything they bake. Chilean Torta Mil Hojas is one of my favorite cakes to make and was excited to share it with my community .
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Thank you to and who’s just started her own Chilean 🇨🇱 pastry business .
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Check them out to order for your next event .
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Supporting one another and sharing our culture through food made this event even more meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring flavor and soul to our
celebration.

Welcome to the Zen Den Book Club!Our mission is simple: to create a space where community, growth, and connection come t...
03/28/2025

Welcome to the Zen Den Book Club!

Our mission is simple: to create a space where community, growth, and connection come together. We believe that wellness goes beyond physical health—it’s about nurturing our minds, hearts, and relationships too.

Join us each month as we explore books that inspire reflection, healing, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re here to connect, learn, or just unwind with a great read, you’re welcome in our circle.

📣 Stay Tuned to see what our first Book Club book for 2025 will be !!!

When your hotel smells like your workplace… Wait. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?Actually, it makes sense since we...
03/21/2025

When your hotel smells like your workplace… Wait. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

Actually, it makes sense since we use hotel scents at ! The moment you walk in, you’re wrapped in a luxurious, spa-like experience—calming aromas, soothing music, and our mesmerizing kinetic wall art. It’s like a treatment from the second you step inside.

And let’s be real—whether you’re here for a massage with ,physical therapy with , or even psychotherapy with me creating that relaxed, welcoming atmosphere matters. Your mind and body are connected, and feeling calm and safe from the start makes a difference no matter why you’re visiting.

Come experience it for yourself—you deserve it!

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. I hope to continue to honor the journey...
03/08/2025

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere.
I hope to continue to honor the journey of every woman—past, present, and future—and continue to provide a space for healing, growth, and empowerment.
Let’s uplift, support, and stand together.

When my journey in integrative health began…..🧳2006 I moved to San Diego and I was part of in integrative behavioral hea...
01/17/2025

When my journey in integrative health began…..
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2006 I moved to San Diego and I was part of in integrative behavioral health grant working with diabetics and then later perinatal patients in a community medical center.
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It was there that my love for collaborative care amongst disciplines began. There was nothing better then being able to walk down the hall and consult and collaborate with my friends that were primary care Dr’s, PA’s psychiatrists , and dietitians.
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But…. I still wanted more . I imagined a space in which clients,especially women , had access to other body based services such as massage, fitness, group support and other experiences.
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Since moving back to the valley in 2019 I have actively sought out to connect and and collaborate with various services providers in hopes that this dream could happen.
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When from offered me the opportunity to join her team at her new Wellness Center it was an easy yes. You mean provide integrative care with a friend and fellow tennis player ?! ✔️ Done .
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Excited to announce 📣 that I will be joining Cyndi Vanderhorst inside the BodySense and Wellness Center this February 20...
01/17/2025

Excited to announce 📣 that I will be joining Cyndi Vanderhorst inside the BodySense and Wellness Center this February 2025!!!
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Cyndi Vanderhorst is a Liscensed and Certified Massage Therapist. After experiencing the transformative power of massage therapy and body work firsthand, she was inspired to create a space dedicated to healing and well-being. With a passion for helping others find relief from physical and emotional stress, she founded her business to offer personalized massage treatments that promote relaxation, pain relief, and inner peace. Her mission is to help clients reconnect with their bodies, release tension, and achieve a sense of balance, so they can live their longest, healthiest, most fulfilled lives.
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Benefits of fidget/sensory tools for adults …🧠 Improved focus☺️ Reduced stress 😌 Grounding and increased awareness of yo...
11/17/2024

Benefits of fidget/sensory tools for adults …

🧠 Improved focus
☺️ Reduced stress
😌 Grounding and increased awareness of your environment
❤️Emotional regulation
❤️Self Care


❤️Our bodies crave balance and homeostasis. When we’re emotional, the right side of our brain🧠is especially activated. Grounding ourselves in our bodies and doing things that are orderly or sequential helps us to bring the left side of our brains more online to re-establish that balance.

❤️Sensory items can create a sense of self-soothing. This soothing can help you work through stress and anxiety and can also help you remain composed or focused if you are having feelings come up.
💡 So next time you plan to have an intense or potentially conflicting conversation with your partner you might want to grab a sensory tool to stay grounded and emotionally regulated .

I’ve been drawing this character I created since 6th grade. Kind of crazy that “ Boo-bo”looks  similar to the “Anxiety” ...
07/05/2024

I’ve been drawing this character I created since 6th grade. Kind of crazy that “ Boo-bo”looks similar to the “Anxiety” character in Inside Out 2. Just needs the big wacky smile

Happy mothering day. A day I encourage you to celebrate and hold gratitude for all those who have mothered and nurtured ...
05/12/2024

Happy mothering day. A day I encourage you to celebrate and hold gratitude for all those who have mothered and nurtured you throughout your life even if it’s yourself. Mother’s Day can be a day filled with joy and gratitude and also can be a day filled with grief and pain. Both can be true , but what’s important is the ability to acknowledge it and allow ourselves to mother our inner parts and ask them what they need to today. And if that means you asking those around you to buy you a massage and let you read quietly in a room that works too. 😉 😝

Collaborative care is my favorite kind of care ….These women are not only friends, but also my colleagues . I’m so bless...
04/21/2024

Collaborative care is my favorite kind of care ….
These women are not only friends, but also my colleagues . I’m so blessed to have a team of women that I can refer my friends,family and clients for their health needs . Congrats for your one year anniversary
As a psychotherapist it’s so important for me to network and nurture connections with other specialities and service providers so that we can provide collaborative care to our clients/patients.
I still have dreams of all of us together in one fabulous building where women can get all their needs met at one place : medical, mental health, relationship coaching, aesthetics , nutritional services, fitness and somatic based care, etc etc ❤️❤️❤️

Address

1616 W. Shaw Avenue Suite D-1
Fresno, CA
93711

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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