I began my path of personal growth as a suicidal, stuck, and deeply sad young adult. Through many years of therapy and coaching, I have successfully…

 

 

 

• Remodeled what was once an inner landscape of self-hatred and judgment, into a vibrant and safe haven of self-compassion and acceptance
• Grown from the harshest perfectionist (hello, classical musician training!) into a happily imperfect human being who is striving to be her best
• Diminished my own reactivity and fear-based actions, and replaced them with freedom to choose how to respond to even the most challenging of interpersonal situations
• Shifted from unknowingly creating a life that I experienced as frenetic, overwhelming, and untenable, to a life that I intentionally craft in a way that feels grounded, purposeful, and unbelievably joyful… even as I navigate experiences like grief, health challenges/changes, marriage struggles, and sometimes massive demands on my time and energy
• Ceased to operate solely at the behest of my mind, and transitioned to a way of being that gives heed to my mind, but also hears and deeply trusts my heart, body, and soul

As a result of this work, I have cultivated a meaningful and joyful home life, with a thriving marriage and two happy teens. I have taken big career leaps that required deep trust and faith in life, and in myself. I have lost 80 pounds and redesigned my life to one where I am active and able to feed myself according to the respect I have for myself, without deprivation. And, most beautifully, I live a life firmly rooted in the things that I value most in life – compassion, fun, and personal growth.

The methods I have used to do this, and in turn have learned to share with others, are…

• Acceptance and Integration Training
• Nonduality and other wisdom teachings
• Nonviolent Communication
• Integral Coaching (based in Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory)
• Energetics of Success Coaching (based on chakra energy systems)
• Curvy Yoga Teacher & Turn Up Dance Fitness Teacher Certifications

Credentials:

• Acceptance and Integration Training, 2023-2025
• Results-focused Leader in Corporate environments, 1996-2024
• Barrett Values Centre Certified Consultant, 2022
• Reiki Mastership, Usui Reiki Certified, 2015
• Certified LifeWorks Life Coach, 2014
• Certified Lactation Educator & Counselor, 2010
• Certified Postpartum Doula, 2007
• Intentional and Evidence-based Mama to Zoe & Jack, 2007-Present
• Partner to my Handsome, Loving, and Perfectly Imperfect Husband, 2004-Present
• Bachelors in Music, Flute Performance, 1995

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