About
Your Space to Flourish
As a Whole
Fresh Bloom offers a space to grow and flourish! As an innovative healthcare company, we specialize in therapeutic and educational services, intentionally designed to nurture personal growth across the lifespan!
Mission Statement
Fresh Bloom offers a space for people to be planted, build nourishing environments, grow their strengths and resources, and bloom into their purpose with passion! We believe that every human being is born whole, creative, and personally resourceful. At Fresh Bloom, clients boldly dream & design their best future selves, with our mission being to provide innovative healthcare and educational services that create and support this level of dreaming, designing, and personal thriving!
Owner/Founder
Sarah Norris, MS, CTRS
San Antonio, TX
Sarah Norris loves her practice as a Recreation Therapist, Aquatic Therapist, Wellness Coach, as well as being the Owner and Founder of FRESH BLOOM! She’s wonderfully passionate about helping people of ALL abilities to GROW, find JOY & MEANING, and FLOURISH in their own lives!
She earned a master’s degree from the University of North Texas in 2008 and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS. As a CTRS, she has experience in planning and facilitating activity programs for clients of all ages and abilities including but not limited to clients with developmental disabilities, orthopedic disabilities, neurological disorders, and general debility. She has also enjoyed presenting on topics related to Autism & Aquatics, Aquatic Therapy techniques, Stress Reduction Techniques, Therapeutic Recreation programming for people with Type 2 Diabetes, and a Leisure Education program she created to help people discover their inner, “Recre-Essence.”
For fun, you might find her paddling the lake, exploring the beautiful trails of Austin, cuddling her favorite furry friend, Gladys, cooking & dancing, doodling, learning the magical art of cello playing, and spending quality time with her cherished family and friends!
Austin, TX Team
Taylor Nutterfield, MSRLS, CTRS
AUSTIN, TX
Taylor Nutterfield is a Recreation Therapist and Aquatic Therapist for Fresh Bloom. After attending Texas State University and finishing with her Master’s Degree in Leisure and Recreation Studies in 2017 she was hired as a contractor by Fresh Bloom in 2018. She is also an Autism Fitness Level One Certified Coach where she incorporates therapeutic exercises and tasks to emphasize the importance of her clients moving with joy throughout their lifespan in order to meet their fitness and wellness goals.
Taylor spent several years playing professional beach volleyball and uses her experiences of goal achievement, determination and resilience while working with her clients, whose challenges range from developmental disabilities, addiction and recovery, to physical impairments. She facilitates therapy in both group sessions as well as “Taylor”-made one-on-one meeting. She still enjoys playing beach volleyball and has been working on becoming a better plant mom and cook!
Erin Acevedo, MSRLS, CTRS
Austin/Round Rock, TX
Erin graduated from Texas State University in May 2013 with a Master’s in Therapeutic Recreation. She completed her internship at Meridell Achievement Center working with adolescents with behavioral health needs. After graduating, Erin stayed on at Meridell until receiving her CTRS credential in 2014. From there, she remained in the behavioral health field and worked at Austin Lakes Hospital providing Rec therapy to adults. She then got the opportunity to work at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, a brand new behavioral health facility for adolescents and adults. Erin created the Rec Therapy program at GBHI from the ground up and developed a library for the patients as well as implemented the pet therapy program. While working at GBHI, Erin began working with adolescent clients in the YES Waiver Program through Internal Care. It was after working with YES Waiver clients that Erin decided to make a change from the behavioral health field and transition to working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Erin began working at Fresh Bloom in August 2018 where she provides Aquatic and Recreation therapy. Erin has a passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life through their own personal recreation and leisure interests.
In her free time, Erin enjoys being outdoors whether it is running or tending to her garden. She has two dogs, Merle and Daisey, and a cat named Lola. She has a young daughter that keeps her on her toes and is always on the move.
Nichole Boldt, CTRS
Austin, TX
RECREATION AND AQUATIC THERAPIST
Hi! My name is Nichole Boldt and I am a Recreation and Aquatic Therapist with
Fresh Bloom. I have recently joined the Fresh Bloom team to share my knowledge and skills I have gained working in as a CTRS for 19 years. I am originally from Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in 2004. After graduating I accepted a CTRS position in Indiana at a nursing facility where I enjoyed providing meaningful and fulfilling activities that promoted health and restorative care. I loved getting to know my residents and their families and listening to their stories warmed my heart every day!
In 2006 my husband was relocated back to Texas and we have lived in the
Buda/Kyle area ever since. Moving to Texas opened up an opportunity to work in a specialized psychiatric treatment center and medical rehabilitation hospital in South Austin called Texas NeuroRehab Center. At TNC I primarily worked in the behavioral health program providing recreational therapy, aquatic therapy, pet therapy, and facilitated monthly special events and community outings for children and adolescents with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders that impacted behavior. I am also ROPES certified to provide adventure therapy that promotes teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Working with this population ignited a passion for Recreation Therapy I did not know existed and I worked at TNC for the last 15 years. For the last 3 years, I was promoted to a supervisor role and loved leading my team and sharing my knowledge of the program. I addition to the behavioral program, TNC also serves adults recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, Strokes, and other medically complex conditions in their medical rehabilitation inpatient and outpatient hospital. I also gained the opportunity to work in this program providing 1:1 sessions helping patients regain functional and cognitive skills using leisure based activities that were not only purposeful but FUN! After much thought and emotional debate I found myself yearning for change and sought out new opportunities to further build my skills as a Recreational Therapist. Plus I wanted a flexible schedule to be able to spend more time with my boys as they are growing up way to fast. In my pursuit I learned about Fresh Bloom and immediately felt a connection with their mission and vision and knew this was the right place to transition my career. Working with clients in the community allows me more flexibility with my family and provides me the opportunity to expand on my skills as a well rounded therapist. I am grateful to join this team and excited to see how it helps me grow.
My leisure interests include cooking, gardening, dancing, swimming, playing with my friends and family,, camping, hiking, kayaking, collecting rocks, art, music, playing cards/board game, reading, and playing with my dog Sadie!
Brittany Riley, CTRS, RYT-500
Austin, TX
Brittany is a Recreation and Aquatic Therapist for FRESH BLOOM since 2023. She loves the empowerment that community-based Therapeutic Recreation offers her clients! Brittany is also a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, certified at the 200 hour level by Yoga Alliance. She earned her initial teaching certification in 2015, and credits yoga with helping her find her way to Recreational Therapy.
In 2019, she completed her internship in physical medicine and rehabilitation at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in the Houston Medical Center, then graduated with honors from Texas State University with a B.S. in Recreation Administration. Brittany has been certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) to practice Recreational Therapy since 2021. She has experience with several populations, including outdoor education, physical medicine and rehabilitation, acute behavioral care, recovery settings, and community-based Therapeutic Recreation. Brittany’s Recreational Therapy and Aquatic Therapy services are deeply informed not only by these experiences as a professional, but 10+ years of personal mindfulness and yoga practices, hundreds of yogic professional training hours, and an A.S. in Health and Kinesiology.
Although her toolbox is full of fun, interesting interventions, Brittany considers herself an adaptive gaming specialist! She often utilizes technology such as Nintendo Switch and Meta Quest VR to engage and challenge clients to achieve their goals in Recreational Therapy sessions.
Balance in life is important for anyone, but as a Recreation Therapist, play outside of work is absolutely essential. Though Therapist, play outside of work is absolutely essential. Though work is FUN and AMAZING, outside of her work as a Recreation and Aquatic Therapist, Brittany enjoys trying new foods and experiences, taking yoga classes, floating the many rivers of Central Texas, painting watercolors, doing LEGO projects, and playing ALL TYPES of games, of course!
Briana Anderson, CTRS
Austin, TX
RECREATION AND AQUATIC THERAPIST
I am Briana Anderson, graduated from Texas State University in 2016 in Recreation Therapy. I grew up in Arlington, Texas. I interned at Dallas Bachman Recreation center working in the adult day program. worked in inpatient psych in Fort Worth for a few years before adventuring off to Austin, Texas and worked at Austin State Hospital with adolescences. I have the pleasure of delivering recreational therapy services to all different ages of people working on improving their physical, social, and emotional well-being. I love that I get to work one-on-one with clients in the community while working on and achieving their goals.
During my free time I enjoy working out, spending time with my husband and friends, hiking with my dog, and traveling.
San Antonio, TX Team
Natalie Klinsky, MSRLS, CTRS
San Antonio, TX
CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST
I graduated from Texas State University in 2019 with my Master of Science in
Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Before getting my masters degree, I graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management with a concentration in Camp Management & a minor in Entrepreneurship. I have gotten the opportunity to work with people of all ages in the physical medicine & rehabilitation, mental health, community, camp, & military populations/settings.
I also have a huge passion for aquatics and have been swimming for over 20 years! I get to provide both Recreation & Aquatic Therapy with Fresh Bloom! I like to meet my client’s where they’re at, help them meet their goals, and have fun. I love to do a little bit of everything with my clients including sports, swimming, board games & card games, hiking/exploring, art/crafts, writing & journaling, cooking/baking, going to local favorites (bowling, mini golf, amusement parks, museums, etc), & reading.
My background is in summer camp so I love spending time outside, swimming, hiking, backpacking, camping, & exploring. I love anything adventure based! I love to learn through experiential education & learning by doing. In my free time, I love taking my black lab pup to go explore new trails & parks, swimming, reading, painting, writing, game nights, knitting, going to the gym, cooking/baking, traveling, watching Smallville (for the 1000000000 time), & spending time with friends & family. I am always eager to learn new things & hope to get my PhD in Recreation Therapy!
Lilly Mendietta, LMT
San Antonio, TX
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Lilly is an experienced Massage Therapist at Fresh Bloom with many years in her field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio. You may know Lilly from her work at Fresh Bloom but she also credits many of her contributions to time in the Medical field working with a Home Health agency as well as the Physical Therapy field.
Lilly is driven by her family and takes pride in being an amazing wife and mother. She spends her weekends running around being a mom of three fun and energetic girls while also taking them to all their extracurricular activities which include weekly rodeos. Lilly’s passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life is her top priority.
Carlie Morris, BS, MS, CTRS, ATRIC
San Antonio, TX
Hello! My name is Carlie Morris, and I am a Recreational and Aquatic Therapist here at Fresh Bloom! I just moved from Oklahoma and graduated in 2022 from Oklahoma State University where I completed my Master’s in Recreational Therapy/Leisure Studies. Prior to getting my Master’s degree, I completed my Bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Science with a specialty in Child and Family Services. I have been blessed to work with a variety of individuals: summer camps, Child and Family services, home health, Children’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Research projects/presentations on individuals with Autism & Parkinson’s.
I continued school to obtain my Master’s in Recreational Therapy to be able to provide more hands-on help to those in the community. Recreational Therapy provides the opportunity to meet the client where they are in their home or community. I love that I can go out and provide therapy to families/clients! I am also specialty certified as an Aquatic Therapist and this is a true passion of mine. I grew up swimming and playing water polo competitively, as well as teaching swim lessons to those in my community and conducting research projects through aquatics for individuals with disabilities. To see a client smile and light up in the water when meeting their goals and that feeling of accomplishment in themselves is one of the many reasons why I became an aquatic therapist.
During my free time you can find me outdoors by the pool, floating a river, or playing sports. I enjoy spending time with friends and family and exploring new restaurants and things to do. I am so excited to be back in Texas and to join the Fresh Bloom team to provide Recreational & Aquatic therapy to those in the San Antonio area.
Kennedy Cunningham, MSRLS, CTRS
San Antonio, TX
I graduated from Texas State University in 2022 with my Masters of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and then shortly after obtained my CTRS certification. Before getting my masters degree, I graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Medicine.
I have been fortunate enough to be able to experience a variety of settings from military to community recreation! I have a passion for helping others and being able to provide recreational therapy to those out in the community has been amazing! Yay Recreational Therapy!
In my free time, you can find me riding my bike! I have a true passion for cycling and it is a sport that brings me so much joy. I also the outdoors; exploring new places; and spending time with my friends and family!
Saul Tamaren, LMT
San Antonio, TX
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST AND AQUATIC THERAPIST
I am Saul Tamaren, a Licensed Massage Therapist with Fresh Bloom-An Innovative Healthcare Company and Analgia Massage Therapy and have been in practice for 29 years. I completed a 2.5 year intensive massage therapy program at St. Phillip’s College in San Antonio, Tx in 1995 and an intensive year long study of medical massage therapy at the European Massage Therapy Institute in 1996. In 1997, I completed a course in Neuromuscular Therapy at San Antonio’s Neuromuscular Pain Institute under Dr. Paul Frizzel. I have been trained in several styles of massage therapy: Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), prenatal/postpartum, trigger point, neuromuscular therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, aromatherapy, Lomi Lomi, Thai/ shiatsu therapy, reflexology, Reiki, manual lymphatic drainage, post surgical recovery/ scar tissue, and medical massage.
After sustaining a minor injury studying the martial arts, I was treated by a holistic healer which sparked my desire to pursue a career as a medically oriented massage therapist helping people.
I am a cynophile or dog enthusiast and have a White German Shepherd and two rescued Dobermans. When I am not working I can be found outdoors enjoying nature or relaxing at home playing video games, watching movies, documentaries or playing with my dogs.
