My Story
As a yoga instructor and business owner , I seemingly had it all together on the outside: thriving yoga & juice bar business, CEO and managing operations , the relationships, the house… But on the inside, I felt empty – a void I tried to fill by keeping busy and achieving more.
It wasn’t until my mom died I had my first panic attack while teaching a yoga class that made me realize I couldn’t continue like this any longer. A week later, I left my business, thinking it would alleviate the overwhelming stress and anxiety I felt. But what followed was months of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, feeling worthless and completely lost in life. I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t even know how I got there, because I had lived much of my life unconsciously, where achievement became the measuring stick by which I defined my self-worth and identity.
For so long I felt I was broken and something was wrong with me. My thoughts were inescapable. It took 4 therapists , losing my mom, my business, and three years of therapy to find the root of my despair: that I’d been living with C-PTSD as the result of childhood trauma. With this realization, I began the journey of turning inwards and reclaiming myself.
For the past five years, I’ve integrated and practiced a holistic approach to healing my mind, body, and spirit. And through this work and awakening, I now feel deeply connected to my authentic self and higher purpose. I believe that we all have the innate resilience, wisdom and power to overcome the traumas we’ve experienced-no matter how big or small-and begin to heal ourselves.
Trauma recovery is a deeply personal journey. There’s no “right” way or one-size-fits- all formula to healing. It invites us to bring to the surface the wounded parts of ourselves which can feel terrifying. While I’ve come far in my own healing journey, I continue to live and learn from this work daily. My goal is to meet you where you are at and empower you to trust your own divine inner wisdom.
If you feel, lost broken, or hopeless, you’re not alone. You’re here for a reason. No matter what darkness you may be going through right now or what traumas you’ve endured, the journey of returning home to yourself is possible for all of us. You’re worthy of waking up to your wholeness that was there all along.
Certification & Training
Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification : The ICF & CPD Accredited Coaching Certification-2020
Mastery Leadership and Business Coaching CCE, ICF 2021-2022
Breathwork Holotropic Training 2013
Trauma Coaching & Recovery Certification 2018-2019
Meditation & Mindfulness Training 2012
Accredited Yoga Teacher RYT 800 1997