“We’re all just walking each other home.”

Ram Dass

 

I am dedicated to compassionately guiding trauma survivors—especially those dealing with PTSD and complex trauma—on a journey of healing and resilience. Through trauma-informed practices such as yoga, meditation, shamanic rituals, and Western Psychology, I help individuals reclaim their sense of wholeness and empower them to build lasting resilience.

My passion for supporting trauma survivors is rooted in my own personal experiences with complex trauma and grief. Learning to navigate my own challenges has allowed me to transform my wounds into enduring resilience—where survival and thriving coexist, even after life's darkest moments. It is both an honor and a privilege to share the healing I have experienced with others who are searching for meaningful ways to heal and transform their wounds into sources of strength.

Since 2001, yoga has been an essential support in my own healing journey, helping me uncover and express my most authentic self. It served as the foundation for my recovery from the complicated dynamics of addiction and codependency within my family, as well as the profound grief I faced after the sudden loss of my father when I was just 21. My yoga practice became a sanctuary for my grieving heart, which led me to become a certified yoga teacher and eventually earn an MA in Counseling.

In 2015, the loss of my infant daughter brought me face-to-face with grief in an entirely new way. Once again, yoga was my guiding light through the darkness. During this period, I also discovered the transformative power of shamanic practices, which became a vital part of my healing process. After completing a 300-hour Shamanic Yoga Teacher Training certification, I integrated these ancient practices with counseling and Western Psychology to support both my own healing and that of others.

I firmly believe that rediscovering our personal empowerment, creating new connections within our mind, body, and community, and reclaiming our resilience is not only possible but is our birthright. I know firsthand that healing is possible because I have experienced it. This belief in healing and transformation continues to inspire me every day, and I am honored to guide others toward their own journey of wholeness.

 

Certifications

MA in Professional Counseling

300 hour Shamanic Yoga Teacher Training

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

Healing Trauma Through Yoga with David Emerson

Yoga for At Risk Youth and Adults

Intro to Birthing From Within Doula Certification