Snail Care Collective
Resources and connections for people living with chronic illness
About Us
Welcome to Snail Care Collective! We are a group of three chronic illness therapists working to create resources and better systems of care for people with chronic illness.
Each of us are also Marriage & Family Therapists, or what we prefer to call systemic therapists. Systemic therapists are unique in that we see not just the client in front of us but also the systems that client is in – for instance, the relationships they’re in and the societal systems, like capitalism, ableism and patriarchy that impact them. So when people enter our therapy room with problems, we assume these problems are influenced by the systemic forces that are affecting them. We then work with clients to identify shifts they can make in themselves and the systems around them to increase alignment and decrease distress.
Chronic Illness Convos
Our Spring Event Schedule
April 21st: 7-8pm Challenging times & Chronic Illness
How do we cope and care for ourselves and others when there is so much turmoil in the world?
May 19th 7-8pm: Chronic Illness & Navigating Family Issues
How do we navigate complicated family dynamics with complicated health issues?
June 23rd, 7-8pm: Relationships & chronic illness
A discussion if dating and managing long term relationships alongside managing chronic health issues.
Who We Are
Meet the Hosts
Savannah Travis
Savannah Travis, MA, LMFTA, LMT (she/her) is a queer and chronically ill psychotherapist and licensed massage therapist. Savannah graduated from Antioch University Seattle in 2025 with a Master of Arts in Couple & Family Therapy, and has since opened a private practice to support LGBTQIA+ identities and folks affected by chronic illness. With a strong somatic background, Savannah is curious about how stress, trauma, and illness impacts the nervous system - while considering cultural and relational influences. She is also trained in EMDR therapy, and has a special interest in helping clients with gut issues like IBS and IBD. Visit Savannah's website.
Jesse Mann
Jesse Zook Mann, MA (he/him) is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker with a special interest in working with folks who have disabilities, chronic health challenges, or high-stress careers. Jesse graduated from Antioch University Seattle in 2025 with a Master of Arts in Couple & Family Therapy. Grounded in Narrative and Attachment therapies, Jesse provides collaborative, meaning-centered care to individuals and couples, with a special interest in supporting creative professionals and helping clients rewrite their stories. Visit Jesse's website.
Elise Quiggins
Elise Quiggins, MA, LMFTA (she/they) is a chronically ill and queer therapist who has also completed a 200-hour mindfulness-based yoga teacher training. Elise graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a Master of Arts in Couple & Family Therapy in 2025. In therapy, Elise provides systemic, somatic therapy to adolescents, adults, and relationships sometimes using art, board games, books, and yoga techniques. Elise often works with clients who have been made to feel different, whether they’re chronically ill, kinky, nerdy, neurodivergent, queer, and more. Visit Elise's website.
Disclaimer
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