I come to this work with both professional expertise and lived experience that has shaped me from the inside out. As a certified mind-body coach and somatic practitioner, I hold advanced training in trauma recovery, grief, perinatal mental health, parts work, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and complex family systems. Just as important is what I’ve lived and survived.

I’m a bereaved mother who has walked the disorienting path of pregnancy and infant loss. I’ve also lived through early childhood abuse, including sexual abuse, emotional neglect, abandonment, and the painful dynamics of being scapegoated in a deeply dysfunctional family. I grew up surrounded by silence, blame, and denial—and spent years carrying what others refused to face.

And yet, I held onto my light. Decades later, I found the strength to break free and reclaim my voice, worth, and life.

All of this informs how I show up: with steadiness, warmth, and reverence for complexity. I don’t just understand trauma and grief from training—I’ve lived it, metabolized it, and continue to grow alongside it.

Outside of work, I’m someone who finds wonder everywhere. I come alive near water, soak up sunshine whenever I can, and feel most grounded when surrounded by nature, music, or those I love. I’m endlessly curious—drawn to learning, depth, and the beauty of human connection. I delight in play, movement, and adventure, but I’m just as nourished by quiet moments, spiritual reflection, and the reminder that we’re all part of something much bigger. Whether I’m dancing with my Nia community, laughing with my family, or getting lost in a non-fiction book or puzzle, I try to bring presence, joy, and reverence to the everyday.