Who we are
Welcome to Creative Current
Life asks a lot. And sometimes, what we need most is a soft place to land—a space where we don’t have to fix or force anything.
Creative Current exists for the sensitive, the soulful, and the slightly overwhelmed. For the artists, seekers, and feelers who crave meaning but not more noise.
Here, creativity is ritual.
Meditation is poetry.
And growth is allowed to be nonlinear.
offer group and individual coaching alongside seasonal experiences like guided meditations and live creative workshops—all designed to meet you gently, invite you inward, and help you tend what’s already sacred within.
I also collaborate with therapists, wellness practitioners, and community groups to co-create creative programs that support nervous system care, emotional expression, and soul-rooted presence—each one shaped with care for the unique needs of the people it serves.
This isn’t about becoming a new you.
It’s about returning to the one you’ve always been.
As a mother, artist, guide, and human with lived experience of burnout, grief, and deep joy, I hold this space with reverence and realness. You don’t have to be productive to belong here. You just have to be present.
Let’s slow down together—and make something true.
About Me
Hi, I’m Jess Hooper—founder of Creative Current, mother of two, and guide for those craving slower rhythms, deeper presence, and space to feel what’s real.
I hold space for inward exploration through poetic meditation, intuitive ritual, and creative self-expression—not as self-improvement, but as self-remembrance.
With a background in Studio Arts, certifications in meditation, yoga, and Pilates, and over two decades of embodied practice, I approach this work with reverence, humor, and realness. I’m grief-aware, and devoted to making space for the parts of you that don’t need to perform to belong.
My work is shaped by lived experience—motherhood, anxiety, burnout, loss. I don’t guide from a pedestal. I walk beside you.
Creative Current isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been—and creating from that place.
I’m Jess Hooper, a Therapeutic Art & Yoga Practitioner, Mindfulness Facilitator, and the founder of Creative Current.
Bio
I am a deeply empathetic person who has learned to embrace life’s complexities through creativity, mindfulness, and connection. Deeply committed to living authentically and supporting others in their own journey toward peace and self-discovery.
What does that mean?
It means I’m a mother of two, a mentor, and someone who’s experienced the complexities of anxiety, grief, and motherhood. Through my own personal struggles, I’ve found tools—like yoga, mindfulness, and creativity—that help me navigate life with more presence, balance, and ease in the most trying of times. It’s these tools I now share with others to help them find their own flow.
I believe that mindfulness and creativity can guide us back to our center, offering a path to greater emotional balance and self-expression. My work is not about perfection; it’s about embracing who we are in every moment and creating space to reconnect with ourselves.
I’m here to guide you as you explore your own creativity and inner calm, and to help you create a life that feels grounded, empowered, and intentional.
More About Jess
I've always been drawn to creativity—art, music, and self-expression have been my joy since I was young. But like many, life hasn’t always been simple. I’ve struggled with anxiety, trying to push it away and hide it from those closest to me. Motherhood brought its own overwhelming challenges, particularly during postpartum anxiety.
During a period of anticipatory grief, I lost myself as I watched my mother battle cancer and eventually pass away. Newly relocated to a state far from my family, caring for our young daughters—one just eight weeks old, the other four years old—while unraveling inside.
That unraveling wasn’t just emotional; it showed up physically, in panic attacks that stole my breath and uncontrollable tears. I kept them from my loved ones, pretending everything was fine. I became a highly reactive parent, consumed by guilt for not being present for my children or my mother. Every day felt like a battle between what I wanted to be and the grief and anxiety holding me back.
Amidst this, I found that creative expression, yoga, and mindfulness became my anchors. I turned to meditative painting, using short five-minute exercises to release emotions that words couldn’t express. The act of painting without expectation brought calm and allowed me to stay in the present moment.
Breathing exercises also became vital, helping me regain control when panic set in. Just a few moments of focused breath brought me clarity, helping to calm my nervous system and allowing me to be present with my children.
These practices transformed my life, showing me that peace is not perfection but acceptance of myself, as I am, in every moment. This is the heart of my work—offering tools that bring mindfulness and creativity into daily life, in ways that are accessible and empowering. Through mindful art, gentle yoga, meditation, and community connection, I help others tap into their flow and creativity, simply by being themselves.
Work Experience & Training
Work Experience:
Founder of Creative Current, offering mindful art workshops, yoga programming, and mindfulness-based wellness experiences
Therapeutic Yoga Instructor, specializing in movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices
Facilitator of women’s creative wellness circles, online and in-person events for mindfulness, self-expression, and community connection
Mentor for individuals seeking to explore and deepen their mindfulness practices
Children’s yoga teacher helping children develop tools to manage their emotions and foster a sense of calm through interactive play and movement.
Children’s art teacher encouraging process over product in private studios since 2004
Training & Certifications:
BA in Studio Arts, Stockton University
Therapeutic Art Facilitator Certification 2025
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Leadership Certification, Shine Power Yoga 2019
100-Hour Meditation Teacher Certification 2024
Mat Pilates Certification 2025
30 Hour children’s Yoga Teacher Certification 2023
Ongoing study of mindfulness and positive psychology and Trauma informed practices
Through my work, I create a space where you can discover your own flow and creativity. It’s about nurturing the parts of you that need attention, finding connection, and living in a way that feels authentic, balanced, and full of possibility.
Fun Facts
THE BASICS
I am Happily married
I have 2 daughters 3 & 7
I am from South Jersey (Yes there is a difference)
I love Yoga & Meditation, making art & Music
I love studying mindfulness and how the brain works
Painting makes me calm
I find Singing Soothing
HONEST TRUTHS
I’m an indie/funk Emo/punk gal
Country music makes my skin crawl
I love to bake and eat all the baked goods
I like dogs but I’m not weird about it
Cats freak me out
I’m terrible at sports
My household watches too much TV… but we love it
Reality TV is not for me
WHAT IM WORKING ON
Fear of being seen
Avoiding Conflict
Being spiritual, not religious
Loving myself as I am
Believing I am enough
Keeping it all together
Managing Anxiety
Being patient & Present with my kids
Totally winging this whole having my own business thing
