Education
Marian University Wisconsin
Master of Science in Thanatology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Organizational Leadership / Aging and Death
American Institute of Holistic Theology
Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health
Central Arizona College
Associate in Science (Pre-Nursing)
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA1000035919)
Certifications
Functional Nutrition Lab Practitioner Training
Full Body Systems
Functional Nutrition Practioner/Coach
Health Coach Institute
Certified Health Coach
Certified Life & Personal Growth Coach
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Institute of Professional Grief Coaching
From Grief to Gratitude Certified Coach
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Vibrational Sound Association
Licensed & Certified VST Practitioner
National Professional End-of-Life Doula Certification
NPEC Certified End-of-Life Doula
CareDoula® School of Accompanying the Dying
Certified End-of-Life Doula
Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Certificate in Asian Bodywork Therapy/Tuina
Desert Institute of the Healing Arts
Certified Zen Shiatsu Practitioner
Hypnosis Institute of San Diego
Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHT)
About Me
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better. Like most in the healing arts professions, be they traditional or alternative, I am a wounded healer. My sacred journey into wellness began in 1995, after experiencing a significant life and health crisis. I was broken, and traditional medicine was failing me. I wasn’t dying, although most days it felt like I was. I wasn’t living either. Honestly, my doctors were making matters far, far worse. In desperation, I turned to alternative healing, and I have never looked back.
At a very young age, my grandmother instilled in me a lifelong love for learning. So, it wasn’t enough for me to simply experience healing. I felt compelled to learn all I could about the mind-body-energy-spirit connection. I have dedicated my life to continuing my education and adding to my skill set. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with others to help them transform their lives. Having many modalities and methods to draw from allows me the ability to provide unique healing and coaching sessions, personalized to meet your individual needs.
My Philosophy
I believe healing practices must be holistic to succeed. The spirit, emotional, mental, energetic, and physical "bodies" working in harmony possess infinite wisdom that can transform and heal in seemingly miraculous ways.
I believe you have within you, the strength to take charge of your health and well-being, the courage to change and grow, the ability to age with purpose and grace, and the right to complete your sacred journey with dignity. In every moment you have the power to begin a new chapter, live a life engaged, and influence how you complete the journey.
I believe life is a sacred journey. Each moment of that journey, from the first breath to the last, is filled with purpose, meaning, and value. No matter what age you are now, having advanced care directives and a plan for aging well can dramatically improve your quality of life in the last chapters. When we plan for aging and dying, we can let go of fear and are free to become the best version of ourselves, to live a meaningful life, and to leave behind a legacy of love.