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Not an Escape. A reset.
Present Pause is not an escape.
It is a practical recovery and regulation practice for people who think clearly, decide quickly, and carry responsibility daily.
Short guided sessions reduce accumulated stress, restore nervous system balance and sharpen mental clarity, without requiring belief discipline or extra time.
Once experienced the day feels lighter decisions require less effort and it simply becomes part of how you function.
ABOUT
PRESENT PAUSE
Present Pause helps leaders and teams operate at their best by building recovery into the flow of work.
Short guided sessions reduce accumulated stress, restore nervous system balance and sharpen focus, so decisions come easier and energy lasts longer.
It is not a break from life, it is infrastructure for how you function under pressure.
Whether for yourself or your team, experiencing a session shows how small resets create measurable impact on performance and wellbeing.
Try a session today and see how it changes the day before you change anything else.
"It’s amazing how deeply you can drop into the practice in such
a short time.
Having it guided live makes all the difference."
L. Jensen, Learning & Development Director
our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Present Pause brings together licensed mental health professionals, experienced coaches, and mindfulness practitioners with deep expertise in workplace wellbeing and organizational development. Our facilitators combine clinical insight, coaching, and mindfulness practices to deliver live, guided sessions that meet the real needs of today’s workday.
They create spaces where employees can pause, reset, and reconnect, while helping organizations foster calmer, more focused, and resilient teams. Every session is grounded, optional, and delivered with care, making it a low-friction, high-trust way to support both people and performance.
Donia Becker
Donia works with organizations that want to support their people in a way that feels genuine, grounded, and respectful.
With over 20 years of experience in organizational development, coaching, psychology, and mindfulness, Donia helps leaders and teams navigate stress, change, and pressure without asking people to push harder or “fix” themselves.
She is the founder of Present Pause, a live, guided wellness program that fits gently into the workday, offering employees a simple, optional space to pause, reset, and feel supported as human beings, while also helping organizations sustain focus, clarity, and resilience.
Masoud Mehrzad
Masoud is a licensed Occupational Therapist with extensive international experience in mental health and addictions, practicing in both Canada and the United States.
With many years of clinical work at the McGill University Health Centre, Masoud brings a calm, compassionate, and evidence informed mental health lens to his work, supporting people to regulate stress and build emotional steadiness.
He offers guided sessions as part of Present Pause, creating an optional and respectful space where people can pause, reset, and feel genuinely cared for.
Dr. Denise Mellia
Dr. Denise is an experienced mindfulness and energy practitioner with over 25 years of experience supporting personal and professional growth. Based in Vermont, she brings a calm, grounded presence and deep care to her work.
Using mindfulness, visualization, and coaching, Denise helps people reconnect with their inner resources, cultivate clarity, and gently explore what feels possible.
As part of Present Pause, Denise offers guided sessions that invite reflection and ease, creating a supportive space where participants can pause, reconnect, and engage with their inner lives.
Summer Assaf
Summer Assaf is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive international experience in digital marketing, brand strategy, and client engagement. She has held significant roles, including Head of Marketing at Versatile Synergy, where she led innovative marketing strategies across diverse markets. Her expertise encompasses user experience, customer journey mapping, social media, content creation, copywriting, branding, project management, CRM, and customer loyalty.
Rania Arabi
Rania is a passionate leader dedicated to promoting peace, justice, and equity. As a leader in her community, she uses her diverse skill set to drive social change, offering guidance and support through coaching and facilitation. Her work is deeply rooted in her commitment to creating a more just and equitable world.
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Want to join us?
We are always on the look out for dedicated people wanting to make a positive difference in this world and the daily lives of others.
Send us an email if you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you!