My story begins when I was 14 and diagnosed with scoliosis. Doctors told me that surgery was the only option, but I instinctively knew that movement was the key to managing my condition. I immersed myself in yoga and Pilates, strengthening and conditioning my body to avoid surgery.

My passion for movement and healing deepened when I began studying yoga therapy and got certified in Anusara yoga in 2004. At the same time, I spent four transformative years traveling and living in India, where I immersed myself in the study of dance and yoga, learning from masters and embracing a holistic approach to movement. These experiences laid the foundation for my lifelong dedication to exploring the intricacises of the body and movement.

In 2014, I faced a new challenge: a rare nerve condition that caused severe pain and insomnia, forcing me to pause my professional dance career, to which I had dedicated so many years of my life. For years, I searched for answers and struggled to find a diagnosis until I connected with a supportive Facebook group of individuals experiencing the same symptoms. It was through this community that I finally discovered the cause of my pain. Determined to heal, I tried everything from the keto diet to meditation and therapy. After years of exploration, I found a holistic system that worked and was able to return to dance—my greatest joy—which I still enjoy to this day.

But the journey didn’t stop there. I endured another setback when I broke my tailbone snowboarding, leaving me unable to walk for six months. With persistence, I rehabbed my body through movement and strength training, eventually regaining my ability to hike and stay active.

My path to wellness faced another challenge when I developed a mold illness and gut issues, which led to anxiety and OCD. These conditions persisted until a friend introduced me to brain retraining. Through a program that combined techniques like NLP, affirmations, and visualizations, I finally broke free from the cycle of anxiety and regained my health. This program taught me how to use the power of the mind to heal the body, and it’s a core part of what I now teach my clients.

Through many years of exploration, I found a holistic system that worked and was finally able to return to the activities I love such as dance and hiking which I still enjoy to this day. This journey through pain and recovery has been enriched by my extensive training and 20 years of experience as a Pilates instructor, yoga teacher, and massage therapist, including studies in orthopedic manual therapy with Dr. Tom Hendrickson and certification as a Cranial Sacral Therapist.

My passion is rooted in these personal experiences; I’ve lived through pain, anxiety, and physical limitations, but I’ve also discovered the profound power of movement and mindset to transform lives. This unique blend of personal and professional expertise allows me to guide others in overcoming their own challenges so they can move better, feel better, and reclaim their active, vibrant lives.