My mind, body and spirit journey began when, as a nationally ranked gymnast, I was first introduced to and utilized the mindfulness technique of visualization to enhance performance. I learned that, along with a disciplined work ethic, visualizing my best performance moved me towards manifestation. 

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As the child of a recovering alcoholic, I learned about the grip of addiction and the healing power of twelve step programs and supportive communities. During my college years, as I moved away from my family of origin and pursued a degree in dance, I began to notice obstacles, patterns and habits that were keeping me from living a happy, connected, radiant life. Through the practice of mindfulness meditation and dance performance, some of these blocks started to loosen their grip on my life. 

After earning an MA in school counseling and the credential of National Certified Counselor, I worked for eight years as a licensed, national board certified school counselor. During that time I witnessed the debilitating effects of stress, trauma and other mental health challenges on the mind, body and spirit. As a result, I became increasingly committed to the healing power of mind/body practices, such as yoga, movement, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. 

I am a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance and am certified as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through Yoga International.

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I am currently qualified to teach the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course as a phase 2 teacher in the MBSR teacher training program through Mindfulness Northwest under the direction of Tim Burnett.