Hello! Before I got into embodiment work, I was an anxious people-pleasing child who grew into a woman with debilitating anxiety. I’ve spent a lifetime as a high-functioning anxious person constantly praised for my ability to take on so much and “get it done” to perfection. After years of therapy, I finally realized in 2020 that it was time to do some deep trauma work under the care of an incredible therapist and adding complementary somatic tools to allow my brain and body to truly heal.
Today, I am a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and a somatic coach passionate about helping equip people with somatic tools to address trauma in the body. Healing isn’t a linear process, but it is possible, and I am proof of that.
I am also a certified holistic health coach, and I use my 15+ years as an elementary school teacher to teach adults and kids how to learn self-regulation strategies and connection with the body.
I’ve worked with non-profits, been featured by many major brands, and had a true what-in-the-world moment of having my work featured by former First Lady Michelle Obama. I am passionate about reaching underrepresented populations to ensure these healing strategies are easily accessible to everyone.
My belief is that wellness is for everybody, so my mission and commitment to you is, “This is wellness for the rest of us.”
I am thrilled to be creating a new discipline of breathwork and somatic experiences at Lindywell. Leaning into our mission to enable every person to live their life to the fullest, breathwork and somatics need to be at the core of the work we do.
Somatic Certifications
3 x Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator
Trauma-Informed Meditation Teacher
ICF Accredited Embodiment Life Coach
Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies Certification
Coursework through the Strozzi Institute
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (Embody Lab)
Nutrition & Wellness:
Certified Holistic Health Coach Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Education:
MA in Ed. with a Literacy Specialization
B.A. in Education/Certified K-12 Teacher
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