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About the Creator
Ellen Vallejo Smith, LPC, TCYM-II is a trauma-informed therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of Downward Dog Wellness—a space devoted to nervous system healing, self-compassion, and creative expression.
Living with chronic illness has taught Ellen to move gently, listen deeply to her body, and redefine what healing looks like. Her own path through burnout, autoimmune challenges, and rest-based recovery inspired her to help others do the same: to find softness within struggle, peace within pain, and a sense of magic in the everyday.
Blending evidence-based therapy with somatic and spiritual practices, Ellen’s work invites others to reconnect with themselves through movement, breath, and creativity.
Self-Love and Magia: Affirmation Coloring Pages was born from that mission—a love letter to sensitive souls, healers, and anyone learning to rest and bloom at their own pace.
Ellen hopes this book offers a moment of stillness, a spark of joy, and a reminder that you are worthy of care exactly as you are.