A Soft Place to
About our founder
Established 2022
For Held Space founder and psychiatric nurse practitioner Laura Temple, Held Space sparked from a need for deeper presence and healthy separation from home during session times for her then-entirely virtual therapy practice.
What began as a way to offer her patients an in-person location for appointments quickly expanded into a mindfully experimental place to bridge conscious mental health care, creative healing modalities, and a sense of deep belonging through community-led offerings.
Held Space is unconventional and proudly unfiltered in its offerings, partnering with a network of practitioners and facilitators who honor a complete picture of the human experience. There is no false cheeriness here, but we are no strangers to joy.
Space members share common core values: anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ identified/allied, sex-positive, and body neutral.
In our pursuit of collective effervescence, Held Space offers an open hand to those looking to explore their own depths through a collection of multidimensional and ever-evolving offerings. We’re rooted in inclusivity, creativity, mindfulness, and play. Whether you’re creating and hosting an offering, or coming to receive it, Held Space is a soft place to land for your human being wholeness.
252 Java Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Location
ANTI-RACIST LGBTQIA+ IDENTIFIED/ALLIED
SEX-POSITIVE AND BODY NEUTRAL
IT ALL GETS TO BE HERE
IT ALL GETS TO BE HERE
Natalie Linnea
Held Space Designer & Marketing manager
After developing Held Space’s brand identity and website in 2023, Natalie officially joined the team as our marketing manager. She brings her design expertise to life through thoughtful social media content, while managing our Instagram and weekly newsletter with care. Aligned with Held Space’s values, Natalie is deeply passionate about uplifting female-owned businesses rooted in consciousness, creativity, inclusivity, and accessibility.
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Nicole Quintana-Wolf
Held Space Community Manager & Breathwork Facilitator
As the community manager, Nicole is the connective thread of Held Space—welcoming new members, coordinating events, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. She’s often the first face you’ll see on a tour and the go-to person for anything members need.
In addition to her role at Held Space, Nicole is a trauma-informed breathwork guide, somatic coach, and writer. Her work is rooted in helping people reconnect with the innate wisdom of their bodies and live from a more heart-centered place. Whether she’s holding space in a session or around the collective, Nicole strives to bring a sense of presence, play, and care to all she does.
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Amanda Nascarella
Held Space Photographer
As our resident photographer, Amanda uses her artistic gifts to offer creative direction and photography services at a discounted rate to our collective members. With a passion for capturing the essence of artists and entrepreneurs, she translates each person's individuality into vibrant, dynamic visuals. Her thoughtful approach ensures every image reflects the unique energy of those she works with.
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