Ever since I was a child, I found refuge in my body. Whether tromping through the woods, dancing in my backyard, or training for climbing competitions, my body was my happy place.

But somewhere along the way the natural joy of embodiment was replaced by angst. As a young athlete, I became obsessed with being thin and light, and experienced years of body dismorphia that left me feeling constantly uncomfortable in my own skin.

Eventually I discovered yoga, a practice that restored a feeling of power, peace, and delight in the experience of being in my body. But over time, even my yoga practice became less about my internal experience and more about proper physical alignment and the perfection of poses. Less about inner well-being, more about doing it “right.”

I walked away from teaching yoga and stopped practicing altogether. I dove deeper into the study and practice of Ayurveda, spent more time outside learning from nature, and started dancing as a daily practice. I began to find my way back to myself, my belonging within nature’s cycles, and the feeling of delight in my own body’s movements.

And then again things changed, as they do, and I went from walking the earth each day to working full-time on a computer. I slowly gave myself over to the grind and lost my connection to myself. It happened so slowly it was almost imperceptible. But after years of sitting behind the screen, overusing my brain and underusing my body, I found myself burned-out, exhausted, depleted, and battling a barrage of physical symptoms.

When it all became too much, I quit my job. I didn’t have a plan, but I knew I couldn’t keep doing what I was doing. This was when things began to change. I had time to be in nature and to do the Ayurvedic practices I had been studying for years. I began to dance more often. To garden, play, and make art. To follow pleasure, create beauty, and rediscover magic.

When I chose myself and my aliveness, everything shifted. Life went from feeling dull and exhausting to vibrant, rich, and full of mystery. My body began to heal and feel again like a place of refuge and delight. I cultivated a stronger connection with my intuition, my inner compass, my yes’s and my no’s. I started to deeply trust myself and the magical unfolding of my life. And I felt a calling to help other women do the same—to reconnect to themselves, their bodies, and the lives that feel beautifully, wildly their own.

So here I am, still on the journey, riding all the beautifully human highs and lows, ups and downs, and ebbs and flows. I know better than to think I have anything figured out, but I am anchored in a loving connection to my body and a deep trust in the mystery and magic of life. At least most of the time. And this my dear, is what I want for you as well.

To help women reconnect to themselves, their bodies, and their aliveness. To cut through the noise and overwhelm of modern life by reconnecting to nature’s rhythms and making space for more simplicity, pleasure, and peace. To guide, hold, and celebrate women on their journey home to their bodies and their own magnificent magic.

I hold a gentle and judgement-free space where you are welcome to simply BE, exactly as you are. I use a variety of tools including yoga and movement practices, Ayurvedic self-care, somatic coaching, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, and deep listening and presence.

I am not here to fix what’s “wrong,” encourage performative wellness, feed your perfectionism, or tell you what’s right for YOU. Instead, I act as a loving guide, ally, and cheerleader as you cultivate a connection with your own wise inner healer and unfurl into a more relaxed, true, and human version of yourself. We will implement practices that are simple, pleasurable, and completely doable within the confines of your life situation, so that you can experience a healing journey that feels like a nourishing delight rather than another to-do list.

• Somatic Educator and Facilitator for Women (in process)

• Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy 2 year training with Anna and Liz Chitty (in process)

• Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy 135 hour with Etienne Peirsman

• Shakti School of Feminine Form Ayurveda 600 hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor

• Dhyana Center 600 hour Ayurvedic Clinical Foundations and Clinical Internship

• California College of Ayurveda 600 hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training

• 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Tree SF

• 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Sianna Sherman