Not Your Average Mermaid
Born from a love of movement, nature, and expressive healing, Emily founded Not Your Average Mermaid — a playful and powerful extension of her practice. These non-traditional therapeutic experiences invite kids and adults to explore their inner world through yoga, paddleboarding, creative workshops, and connection to the elements, offering therapy beyond the office walls and into the wild.
About Not Your Average Mermaid
Emily founded Not Your Average Mermaid with a simple but powerful belief: mental health doesn’t have to live within four white walls. Healing can happen anywhere- on a paddleboard in the middle of the ocean, on a yoga mat under the sun, or with paint on your hands and wind in your hair.
Since 2016, Emily has blended her background in trauma-informed care, movement, and expressive therapies to create wellness programs that invite both children and adults to explore their own energy. Her work focuses on finding balance, building resilience, and creating space for growth, through creativity, connection, and the elements.
Today, Emily partners with local entrepreneur Leah Goodman, owner and founder of SUP East Coast Style, to bring these experiences to life on the ocean. Together, they offer immersive programs in movement and self-discovery, from playful kids’ workshops to deep restorative adult retreats and yoga classes on paddleboards.
Not Your Average Mermaid is more than a program, it’s an invitation to step outside, move your body, and reconnect with the world around you. It’s about letting nature hold you, movement free you, and creativity heal you.
As my earth grounds me
My air guides me
My water nourishes me
And my fire sets my soul ablaze.
– Emily Generazzo
Generazzo Therapy × SUP East Coast Style
Not Your Average Mermaid | Generazzo Therapy | SUP East Coast Style
Where movement, nature, and wellness meet.
A Community Collaboration
This program comes to life through a special partnership with SUP East Coast Style, founded by Coach Leah Goodman.
Together with Coach Christos, their team has spent years creating a vibrant local paddleboarding community while sharing their love of the water with people of all ages.
By combining Emily’s clinical background with the experience and expertise of SUP East Coast Style, these workshops offer something truly unique, a space where wellness, adventure, and community meet on the water.
Meet the Leaders
Mrs. Emily Generazzo, LMHC
Founder of Generazzo Therapy and Not Your Average Mermaid, Emily is a licensed mental health counselor who believes healing can happen far beyond the therapy office. Since 2016, she has blended trauma-informed care, movement, and expressive wellness to create creative experiences that help children build confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience. Through paddleboarding, art, and mindfulness, Emily helps kids explore their inner world while connecting with nature.
Coach Leah Goodman
Founder and owner of SUP East Coast Style, Leah has been a leader in the local paddleboarding community for over a decade. She is passionate about helping people of all ages build confidence on the water while developing respect for the ocean and the natural environment. Growing salt life communities through paddle boarding and water sports since 2009, Leah brings energy, expertise, and heart to every workshop.
Coach Cristos Douroudis
Coach Cristos is an experienced paddleboard instructor and valued leader at SUP East Coast Style, known for his supportive teaching style and ability to help kids feel safe and confident on the water. He loves introducing young paddlers to the joy of ocean movement and adventure. Alongside Leah, he has helped support and grow the local water sports community growing salt life communities through paddle boarding and water sports since 2009.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSat, Apr 25201 FL-789Generazzo Therapy × SUP East Coast Style Join us for a unique kids wellness experience on the water! This special workshop blends paddleboarding, mindfulness, creativity, and team connection to help kids build confidence, emotional awareness, and all while having fun outdoors. Spots are limited
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PHONE
(941)212-0176
ADDRESS
2100 Constitution BLVD.
Sarasota, FL 34231
