ENTREPRENISTA 100 Awards

CELEBRATING A COMMUNITY WIN!

“Denise  Alba is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and founder/CEO  of BRAVE Wellness Studio, an award-nominated integrative wellness practice  serving thousands of clients across San Diego since its founding.    Over the past decade, Denise has built a multidisciplinary team offering  psychotherapy, coaching, yoga, and community programs designed to address  mental health through a whole-person lens. As Lead Faculty at the BRAVE  School of Yoga, she has trained and mentored students in trauma-informed,  inclusive, and culturally responsive wellness practices, equipping future  leaders to bring compassion and integrity to their work.    Her innovative approach, integrating evidence-based therapy with somatic  and mindfulness modalities, has positioned BRAVE Wellness Studio as a model  for sustainable, community-focused mental health care. Beyond her clinical  and educational work, Denise is a sought-after speaker and advocate for  women’s empowerment, small business leadership, and integrative wellness. Her  impact has been recognized through numerous media features, including her  2025 San Diego Magazine nomination for “Fitness + Wellness Pioneer.”ver it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. “