I earned a Master of Arts degree from Sage Graduate School's Community Psychology Counseling Program. I started my career journey as a counselor and play therapist working with children and families who experienced a variety of life adversities.
A health crisis of my own including burn-out, compassion fatigue and adrenal fatigue led me down a healing journey of alternative health practices including yoga, meditation, dream work, nutritional coaching, Reiki, Eden Energy Medicine and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. As a result of this transformative work, I attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and became a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Reiki Practitioner through the Usui School of Reiki, and Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist through The International School of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. On my quest to share my passion about healthy living and healthy eating, I authored the children's book, The Great Veggie Monster Mystery, which can be found on Amazon.com and The Great Veggie Monster Mystery Facebook page, and the cookbook, Gluten Free Alchemy: The Heart & Soul of Creating Gluten Free Goodies. As a wellness practitioner, I help my clients to reconnect with the healing and regenerative abilities of their bodies, their Self, and life purpose as well as learn practical techniques they can use daily to stay balanced and healthy. |
My Story
Several years ago I struggled with my health. I had pain in my abdomen every time I ate. I had eczema flair-ups. I had aches and pains in my muscles and joints. I was gaining weight and I felt exhausted much of the time. I knew something had to be wrong. Naturally, I went to the doctor and had a battery of blood work and tests over the course of several months. To my surprise, all of my tests were negative. Don't get me wrong, the tests were helpful in finding out what wasn't wrong with me, but I still didn't have a solution to help me feel better. I asked the doctor if stress could be making me feel so lousy. His reply was, "No. Everyone has stress. You have a real problem and real pain. I'm just not smart enough to figure it out." At that moment I decided that I was going to be smart and I was going to figure it out on my own. That's when my healing journey began.
It turns out, that I was stressed. My body was physically and emotionally stressed and worn out. I started researching my symptoms on-line and alternative health care practices to treat them. I learned techniques to decrease my stress and increase my energy. I changed the way I ate. I began to exercise regularly and started to do yoga. Part of my journey was coming to the understanding that just because something is labeled a food doesn't necessarily mean that it contains healthy nutrients. I came to learn that no one way of eating is right for everyone and that one man's food can be another man's poison. For me, wheat and gluten (the protein found in wheat, rye kamut, barley, bulgar, semolina and spelt) are a poison. They cause inflammation in my body and wear down my immune system. One of the changes that I made was to remove wheat and gluten from my diet. I have been living gluten free for 10 years and loving it! I took charge of my health and life, and I can help you take charge of your health too.
Is Health Coaching Right For You?
Are you experiencing emotional or digestive distress? Do you feel sluggish, worn out or exhausted? Have you been trying to shed a few extra pounds? Have you recently been diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, intolerance or Celiac Disease? Have you been eating gluten free and still not feeling your best? Are you curious about how health coaching can help you?
It turns out, that I was stressed. My body was physically and emotionally stressed and worn out. I started researching my symptoms on-line and alternative health care practices to treat them. I learned techniques to decrease my stress and increase my energy. I changed the way I ate. I began to exercise regularly and started to do yoga. Part of my journey was coming to the understanding that just because something is labeled a food doesn't necessarily mean that it contains healthy nutrients. I came to learn that no one way of eating is right for everyone and that one man's food can be another man's poison. For me, wheat and gluten (the protein found in wheat, rye kamut, barley, bulgar, semolina and spelt) are a poison. They cause inflammation in my body and wear down my immune system. One of the changes that I made was to remove wheat and gluten from my diet. I have been living gluten free for 10 years and loving it! I took charge of my health and life, and I can help you take charge of your health too.
Is Health Coaching Right For You?
Are you experiencing emotional or digestive distress? Do you feel sluggish, worn out or exhausted? Have you been trying to shed a few extra pounds? Have you recently been diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, intolerance or Celiac Disease? Have you been eating gluten free and still not feeling your best? Are you curious about how health coaching can help you?
Health CoachingEating healthier doesn't mean that you have to deprive yourself of delicious foods!
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Reiki & Craniosacral TherapyReiki & Craniosacral Therapy are healing techniques that promote deep relaxation allowing, the body to restore itself energetically.
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Workshops & ClassesI offer a wide range of workshops related to healthy eating, healthy living and self-care.
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