Tended by Denise is a place for thoughtful support, grounded guidance, and intentional care — for the spaces we live in and the bodies we live through.

I am a mother, teacher, designer, and healer. I have always found myself standing at the threshold between what is and what could be — asking questions, noticing patterns, holding the practical details, and helping people find a clear path forward.

For more than 10 years, I’ve worked in residential design and construction, guiding homeowners through remodels, additions, and ADUs. I help translate ideas into something buildable, livable, and aligned with the way a family actually moves through their home.

A home is more than a structure. It is one of the greatest legacies we create for the people we love. It shapes our routines, our nervous systems, our memories, and the environment in which our families grow. It is an honor to help tend that space with care.

The same parts of me that make me a strong designer and project manager — the ability to think ahead, hold many details, and see several possible paths at once — have also taught me the importance of slowing down. Bodywork and energy healing have helped me come back into my own body, breathe deeper, and listen more closely.

These are the two sides of Tended by Denise.

One side is rooted in design: reaching, planning, problem-solving, and guiding you through the transformation of your home.

The other is rooted in healing: slowing down, breathing, listening inward, and tending the body with care.

Both grow from the same place.

A desire to help people feel more at home — in their spaces, in their bodies, and in their lives.

What can I tend for you?