My Mission

My Approach 

I am drawn to working with one’s deeper intuition and the wisdom of the body. I am currently a student at Naropa University, studying Counseling & Somatic Psychotherapy, with an emphasis in Dance Movement Therapy. I have also recently completed trainings in dreamwork. While I do not offer therapy services, my coaching methods draw upon the somatic and counseling skills from all of my past and current trainings.

My Background 

I grew up in a small town in the mountains, developing a deep passion about the planet's health early in childhood. I've always valued my connection to nature, and how it enriches my spiritual, mental, and physical health.  

​I have also been a dancer since childhood, which led me to complete my B.A. in Dance from UC Santa Barbara. After college, I continued to enrich my love for movement and knowledge of the human body. I became certified in personal training, Hatha Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga. I went on to study reiki and spent several years offering yoga and reiki in studios and treatment centers. I also taught dance, creative movement, and yoga to children and adolescents for many years in school and studio settings. I cherish my work with children as it has grounded me in approaching the world with curiosity, as if through a child’s eyes, always keeping a beginner’s mind. I notice this shows up in my coaching and teaching sessions - whether working with children or adults.  

​After a profound experience with healing through nutritional changes, I became certified in nutrition and health coaching, and then continued my studies in coaching skills. I now help clients to discover their own balanced lifestyle. I am passionate about integrating more whole/pure foods, into the diet- for both human health, and environmental health. Connecting to nature and our food enhances balance in our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. 

Training & Qualifications

Naropa University, current student, graduation date: May 2026

-Working towards M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Somatic Psychotherapy, & LPCC

Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2022-2023

-Dream Tending and Deep Imagination Certificate I

National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC), 2021

-NBC-HWC Training & Certification 

Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2019 

-Health Coach Certification 

White Lotus Foundation, 2012-2016

-Therapeutic Yoga Certifications (Levels I & II)

-Hatha Yoga Certifications (Levels I & II)

Jikiden Reiki Institute, 2016

-Jikiden Reiki Certification

Usui Reiki Institute, 2015

-Usui Reiki Certification

National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2010

-Personal Training Certification

University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007-2009

-Bachelor of Arts in Dance