Uma Joy


As I look back over my life I see a thread of creativity from almost the beginning and I see the mandala showing up here and there – really not even knowing the word “mandala” for a long time. I painted, quilted, drew, “threw” pots (pottery), made stained glass art, did woodworking and more… all feeding my creative side.

I studied yoga, co-owned a yoga healing center, received my Chiropractic license and acupuncture certification, co-founded and owned a healing center and continued my life supporting others with various healing modalities. 

Inspired by the work of Mandala Master Paul Heussenstamm and Intentional Creativity® Maestra Shiloh Sophia I studied with both. Between the insights that happened with the Mandala and the Intentional Creativity® process – I cannot imagine where my life would be without the healing that took place during a very challenging and transformative period of my life. I will be eternally grateful to these teachers for bringing me to this beautiful place in my life.

I see my life having come full circle in many ways. In addition to healing through Chiropractic, I now see myself offering healing in a number of additional ways – creativity and life coaching as well as allowing the mandala and other Intentional Creativity® work to support the healing process  Whether it be with art work on someone’s wall, or facilitating a workshop – the mandala and Intentional Creativity® Art heal in many ways. It is a “joy” to share this art with all whom it touches.

Uma Joy, Mixed Media

As a mother of 2, and a grandmother, too– I deeply feel the need to affect global consciousness through my life and my work, to add love and healing to our planet – not only for us and for our families to come – but for all people, all beings – including Mother Earth Herself. May we each do all we can to continue to leave this place a better one than it was when we arrived.

My art is generally acrylic on canvas and often embellished with Swarovski crystals and 3-D paint.  Every stroke with intention – healing, transforming all stories, blessings and gratitude, discovery, curiosity, allowing whatever is arising. 

Peace and blessings –  Uma Joy