First and foremost I am a student. I will never claim to be a healer or a master of anything. I am a student of life, the Earth and every person and experience I encounter. I will admit to being an “old soul” however, and have an innate ability to drop into deep, healing presence with people I am working with. I am passionate about creating a space for individuals and groups to do the healing work they are ready for and to facilitate this journey on whatever level feels appropriate. I have come here to be the best version of myself, to be in service and to guide others. It is work that I am honored to do.

I got my B.S. in Environmental Science and have always been fascinated by environmental health and human health, and the ways the two are inextricably connected. In 2002, after the sudden loss of my father, my journey took a spiritual turn inward and I questioned my career path. It was then I became a certified Birth Doula. In 2007 I graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage, which is known to have one of the most comprehensive and thorough massage therapy programs in the country. In my bodywork sessions and my work serving women in the childbearing years, I combine this in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a deep reverence for the emotional and spiritual health of each person I work with. I weave together specific, deep, technical skills with a nurturing and compassionate fluidity.

In bodywork sessions, I provide a unique and holistic experience for my clients, combining deep tissue, Swedish massage with acupressure, breath awareness, guided relaxation, stretching, yoga postures, wellness counseling and take-home exercises.  I am especially passionate about helping people who are experiencing chronic or acute discomfort, recovering from injuries and surgeries and those who are going through transitions or challenging times in their lives.

In 2012, I traveled to Belize to complete a multi year-long study of traditional Maya Abdominal Therapy with Dr. Rosita Arvigo.  I am excited to offer this therapy which is extremely effective in treating many digestive and female reproductive ailments as well as supporting emotional and spiritual health.

When my mom died of breast cancer in 2015 when my daughter was 3 months old, a seed was planted to spread health in a bigger way to the world, in my mom’s honor. In 2017, I partnered with the global health and wellness company PrimeMyBody which I believe has the potential to have a massive impact on humanity’s health through their hemp based products.

I am deeply passionate about the state of our planet and humanity. I see the epidemic of anxiety, depression, apathy and angst all deeply intertwined with what we are holding as a species right now, especially as women. As my journey unfolds, I see this as my mission more and more; to offer women space for self care, ceremony, witnessing and empowerment so we can be the strong, wise, healthy empowered leaders and mothers this world needs so much right now.

I moved to Orcas Island in 2004 and have fallen in love with the simple, yet dynamic island community. When not doing bodywork or facilitating healing; I spend time in nature, growing food and learning from the earth with my husband and daughter.  I love backpacking and camping, making herbal medicines, celebrating life with friends, practicing yoga, dancing, singing, and traveling.