Terry Houser is a visionary entrepreneur, international speaker holistic healer, and a formidable advocate for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). With a career spanning over thirty years as a high-level corporate executive and business owner, Terry pivoted two decades ago to the healing arts, founding a premier holistic wellness center. Her life’s work is dedicated to the “Architecture of Restoration”—the profound belief that through sound therapy, hypnosis, bioenergy work, and mindful practice, the human spirit can mend even its deepest fractures.

While Terry has long been a healer of others, it was her own harrowing battle through IPV during the 2020 global COVID pandemic that forged her into a warrior for herself. This personal crucible transformed her expertise into a mission. Today, she is a leading voice for survivors, serving as a trained storyteller for the House of Ruth Maryland. Terry speaks with raw authority on the systemic gaps in healthcare and law enforcement, championing “Warm Handoff” protocols in medical settings and the establishment of a National Directory for Protective Orders in law enforcement to ensure survivor safety that transcends across state lines.

In 2026, Terry’s advocacy reached a global stage when she competed in the Next Top Speaker Tournament: “This. Is. Me.” Out of more than 4,700+ international entries, Terry placed in the Top 10 Winners Circle having never competed before. Her keynote speech, based on her forthcoming book, Unmasking the Monster, served as a rallying cry to bring awareness to the global epidemic of IPV affecting both women and men.

Terry resides in Maryland, where she finds strength and joy in her “Soul Family,” her children, and her loyal dog. She remains steadfast in helping others tune into their “Blueprint of Freedom,” proving that while a monster may mask the light, it can never extinguish it.