Heather is a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud seventh-generation Texan, rooted in both heart and home in Austin. Guided by the nurturing influence of a culturally rich Irish-Catholic and Sicilian heritage, she embraced the traditions of healing, midwifery, and teaching. With ancestral roots stretching to the vibrant city of New Orleans, Heather carries their profound wisdom and legacy as she embarks on her journey as a healer. Fueled by a belief in the transformative power of community, Heather’s mission is to foster connections and give back to the local community that shapes her. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing and uplifting haven for the parenting, teaching, and creative community, empowering individuals to embrace their unique journey through mindful coaching, invigorating yoga, and holistic support that spans the spectrum.
Since 2006, she has been committed to serving Austin’s community and acknowledges the Indigenous Peoples and their lands, tribes, and territories in Texas: Coahuiltecan, Jumanos, Tonkawa, Comanche, and Lipan Apache. Thank you to those tribes who continue to live on and care for these lands, and whose relationship to these lands existed long before the founding of Texas.
Credentials and Experience
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B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin
M.Ed. in Curriculum Instruction & Design, Concordia University Texas
Presence-Based Coaching training, ICF and ACC certification pending graduation
Certified Texas Educator: Special Education EC-12, ESL Supplemental, Generalist EC-6, and Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing EC-12
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, 2010-2020
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training, Children’s Autism Center
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Lead Clinician and SLP-A, Capitol School of Austin, 2010-2014
Founder, H.E. Wong Coaching & Consulting, since 2014
Director of Academic Services, Academic Answers, 2015
Early Elementary Special Education Teacher, Austin ISD, 2016-2020
Curriculum Training Coordinator, The University of Texas at Austin Child Development Centers, since 2022
Certified Basic Life Support Instructor, SAV-A-HEART II, since 2023
STEM Instructional Coach, Austin Independent School District, since 2023
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200-hour yoga training specializing in wellness & social-emotional learning, Breathe for Change, 2018
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Yoga Alliance, since 2018
300-hour yoga training with an emphasis on community, prenatal & postpartum yoga, Practice Yoga Austin, 2021
85-hour prenatal yoga training, Prenatal Yoga Center, NYC, 2022
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), (E-RYT 200), and Continuing Education Provider through Yoga Alliance, since 2022
85-hour prenatal yoga training, My Vinyasa Practice, 2023
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT), Yoga Alliance, since 2023