Therese Close, R.N., C.H.P.N.
Therese is a graduate of Loyola University with a B.A. degree in Journalism. Following a career in corporate and healthcare marketing and public relations, Therese received her degree as a registered nurse from Charity-Delgado School of Nursing. She is a nationally certified hospice and palliative care nurse and has worked for over 14 years as an RN in acute and hospice care settings. She is a member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, the American Holistic Nurses Association and the Health Ministry Team of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. Therese is currently enrolled in the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Certification Program. As a faculty member of the Mind-Body Center of Louisiana and long-time resident of New Orleans, Therese takes special interest in teaching mind-body skills to facilitate optimal quality of life within office and healthcare settings, organizations, and throughout the community.