About Us
At Zest & Mojo, we believe healing begins from within.​
In a world where so many in positions of power seek gain or maintain control over us (a desire typically rooted in ignorance and fear), our true path to wellbeing lies in cultivating power from within, grounded in mindfulness and love.
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​This kind of power has nothing to do with force or control. It’s the quiet, unwavering strength that comes from deep self-connection, grounded ease, and compassionate steadiness.
It’s the inner current that allows us, as human beings, to reclaim our lives—no matter what chaos or uncertainty surrounds us.
Our Approach
The forces most of us humans navigate are real: workplace stress, limited resources, social determinants of health (SDOH), and social determinants of mental health (SDOMH)—things like access to care, financial security, community support, and the weight of discrimination. Add to that the inheritance we carry: generational trauma woven into our genes, shaping how our bodies and minds respond to the world. These forces influence us—but they don’t define what’s possible. Healing begins when we reclaim that space within.
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While these forces may take time to shift—within systems, across generations, even in our own bodies—our healing doesn’t have to wait. When we learn to anchor within, we cultivate the steadiness and ease that carry us forward, even when the world around us remains uncertain.
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At Zest & Mojo, we weave personal healing together with an understanding of these larger forces. Our trauma-informed, socially conscious, holistic approach supports your mind, body, and spirit—while honoring the very real pressures that affect your wellbeing.​ We believe healing doesn’t begin by forcing others to change or waiting for the world to be perfect. It begins when we anchor ourselves—steady and present—amidst life’s storms.
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Together, we help you reclaim your energy, restore the capacity to care for yourself in the face of life’s pressures, and create balance that sustains you over time. This is your space to reconnect with yourself, rediscover your strength, and chart a new and sustainable way forward.
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Our Founder
Maria Johansson is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master, and founder of Zest & Mojo Chronic Stress Recovery. Originally from Sweden, Maria brings a unique blend of Scandinavian balance and American drive to her work.
With over 15 years of corporate leadership experience in the employee benefits brokerage industry, Maria understands the profound toll that workplace stress, chronic demands, and unrelenting performance expectations can take on well-being. Her own experience of burnout—compounded by childhood trauma, Complex PTSD, and autoimmune disease—became a turning point, leading her to develop a trauma-informed, socially conscious approach to healing.
Maria’s journey has been further shaped by her role as a single mother to a neurodiverse child, deepening her understanding of the complex intersections between mental health, neurodiversity, and family systems.
In founding Zest & Mojo, Maria rediscovered the enduring wisdom of her Scandinavian heritage—principles such as lagom (balance), hygge (comfort), mys (coziness), sisu (grit), and kos (contentment). Her framework integrates these traditions with modern practices from integrative nutrition, energy healing, and an understanding of the social determinants of health—recognizing that burnout is shaped not only by individual choices but also by the systems and environments we live and work in.
Through Zest & Mojo, Maria empowers clients to reclaim their energy, anchor within themselves, and cultivate resilience and ease, even amid life’s inevitable pressures.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Certified Level III
Reiki Master
