Marissa’s Bio

Marissa Baumgartner, is an Indigenous Woman of the Cayuse, Walla Walla, and Wintun people. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science with a focus in Child Development. Growing up on the Reservation inspired her to attend college to gain more knowledge and understanding of how to help heal her people and restore healthy systems for Indigenous families and communities. Through her understanding of her culture, tribal history, the brain, and how our experiences shape us throughout the lifespan - she has found ways to heal historical trauma and break cycles. 

Marissa’s center focus of work is Intergenerational Healing. When we heal ourselves, we in-turn heal our families and communities. As Marissa shares her story and builds connections with others, they too are healing. It is through breath, calibrating the nervous system, and processing our experiences that we are able to bring about change in our lives. 

Founder and Creator of Native Women’s Wellness Movement LLC, the movement utilizes intergenerational healing practices to create inner peace and well-being, nourishment, healthy relationship, and purpose. Marissa is dedicated to community mobilization through mindfulness, connection, access to prenatal and postpartum support, and intends to create accessible opportunities for healing within the Indigenous community, especially for our women.