Marisa Striano, the founder and board president of Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead, has launched a privately owned wellness, education, and hospitality brand named Marisa’s.
The new endeavor will include wellness and grief retreats, virtual life coaching, and Equus coaching certifications. The goal is to help people love themselves by giving them the tools and experiences they need to survive and thrive.
Wellness and grief retreats for adults, which start in March, will focus on divorce, loss of spouse, loss of child, and loss of pet. There will be a retreats focused on anxiety and depression for teens and adults. Retreats will be offered in small groups at private destinations on the North Fork and in the Hamptons, as well as Naples and Delray Beach in Florida, and Newport, Rhode Island.
“Leaning into grief is the first step in healing,” said Striano. “Grief can sometimes feel like you are dragging a steamer trunk. Other times it is an overweight suitcase, a backpack, or a handbag — lighter or heavier and no matter what you carry it in, it will always be with you. I want to help carry that luggage together with you for your journey.”
A culmination of Striano’s professional and personal journey, the business aims to further explore experiences, places, and connections that improve quality of life.
“I am beyond thrilled to take this next step in my life. I’ve spent the last 10 years as board president of Spirit’s Promise. While I will continue to volunteer with all of my heart in that role every day, Marisa’s allows me to grow as a small business owner, cancer survivor, and life coach,” said Striano. “The pandemic has forced people to really look at their personal and professional lives, including myself. I want to do my part to do more for the world. While adhering to all of the mandated public health requirements, we plan to provide services that align with the demands of today’s environment.”
For more information visit www.marisastriano.com.