Dr. Lisa Longworth is an artist, award-winning author, speaker, and pioneer known for her expertise in creative metamorphosis. A professional artist since 1975, she has inspired audiences worldwide through her fine art shows, art and wellness trainings, and talks, all of which reflect her unique vision and creativity.
Her transformative Cocoon to Butterfly® program, established in 1986, has aided thousands. Lisa's first book, the acclaimed Cocoon to Butterfly®: Creative Midlife Change for the Busy Person, is a bestseller in India. The accompanying workbook, Cocoon to Butterfly® Journal: A 7-Week Proven Course to Break Through Life Challenges, provides a hands-on program for transformation.
A magna cum laude UCSD arts graduate, she holds a master's and a doctorate in psychology and expressive art therapy. Lisa's resilience following a near-death experience at 19 due to life-threatening brain surgery continues to fuel her work and life.
"Lisa Longworth inspires; she revitalizes and regenerates our creativity... She has an especially unique gift to work with the gifted. Lisa is a healer's healer."
-Jonas Salk, MD
Renowned virologist who developed the first polio vaccine and established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
“Lisa Longworth has a real gift for bringing leading edge experiences to others in a non-threatening way." -Madelyn Engle Internationally Acclaimed Artist