My Story

I share my story openly to inspire others to reclaim their wellness and hopefully help make the healing process smoother, faster and more enjoyable than what I went through! Like it or not, transformation starts from within. The sooner that realization can occur, the faster one can get on a path to wellbeing. I also believe nature is a powerful ally to help embrace new beginnings and find answers within.

My wellness journey began in the depths of chronic stress where the pressures of life began to overshadow my health. Over a period of 2 decades I found that stress had continued to pile on and I was steering my life via grit and perseverance. I added personal and professional challenges and accomplishments each year but very little stress came off. It kept adding up.

Although I appeared healthy on the outside, my body and mind were reaching a breaking point. The stress started to manifest in several ways - anxiety, depression and ultimately a painful auto-immune disorder. It was a wake-up call. I was on the brink of burnout and likely more health issues.

There’s a point where your spirit and mind try to get your attention and try to get you through things. Eventually, if we don’t take care of ourself, that pain will manifest itself in our body. I was trying to do it all but the balancing act became an unsustainable lifestyle.

I made a bold decision—to step away from the corporate career that I loved and embrace my true values in life. I created a new path, one rooted in healing, whole-body wellness, and the power of nature. I discovered the profound impact of nutrition, multi-dimensional health, grounding, and wilderness immersion on long-term health and vitality.

I turned to nature (my favorites are hiking, mountaineering, gardening, camping) as ways to disconnect from the multiple paradigms, personal expectations, and tentacles that had become the fabric of my life. And then - I could begin to reconnect and renew.

I began to learn about holistic health and sought solutions that would support my healing. Through physical, spiritual and mental health practices, pushing my physical limits, experimenting with nutrition, and embracing mindfulness — I discovered a path to vibrant health that not only transformed my physical state but rejuvenated my spirit.

Looking back, I can say I’m proud of my journey and grateful to be here. It took a lot of time to figure out how to unwind the stress and how it had manifested in my life.

My education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition was originally to learn all about nutrition but I walked away with a much broader perspective of health and wellbeing. Food is secondary to our lifestyle - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social health - all are so connected and important for holistic health.

I was my first client and coached myself to a holistic and joyful being.

Now, I hold space for people on similar journeys, whether at the brink of burnout and ill-ness or looking to begin again with wellbeing.

My professional background

I have a dynamic background as a leader in healthcare and organizational transformation. My prior career centered around leading and building strategic innovations and improvements within healthcare and technology. I bring extensive experience in business process optimization, corporate strategy, transformational change, and the development of sustainable, human-centered solutions. While those days are behind me now, they will always be a part of how I operate and see the world.

Education and Certifications

MBA, Healthcare Administration

Six Sigma Black Belt

Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach