This is not therapy.

It may sound dramatic, but yoga saved my life. I was unable to manage my anxiety or accept the major life changes I faced as a young adult. I had already started my path into the mental health field, working for an agency that supported unhoused youth. I loved the dynamic nature of outreach, going under train systems, into encampments, and most importantly, witnessing positive transformations in people's lives! A passion was sparked, but I needed a way to regulate. I found yoga through a neighbor, who loaned me DVDs. I followed along with those and the yoga classes on public broadcast channels.

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and have spent more than 15 years working in mental health. During that time, I’ve also completed specialized training in healing methods that focus on trauma, recovery from trauma, how the nervous system works, and proven mental health approaches.

In my 40s, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and long-standing patterns in my body finally came into focus. What I had experienced for years began to make sense, opening the door to clarity, self-understanding, and a more intentional way forward.

I hold a Master of Social Work from the Jane Addams School of Social Work - University of Illinois at Chicago. I am an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and a member of the Chicago Art Therapy Collective. I approach yoga, somatic healing, and trauma reprocessing through a whole person lens. Each story and process is unique.

In my free time, I am usually gardening, foraging, reading, cycling, playing guitar, painting, enjoying live music, or walking my dogs.

You could spend hours scrolling through social media wellness accounts, or you can follow a path guided by experience. I am thrilled to be a part of your incredible journey.