My Background

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National Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC)

Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach (FMCAC)

Internationally Certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT)

I began teaching yoga classes and one-one yoga therapy sessions in 2003. In those early years I also co-authored a manual on balance for seniors using yoga and chi gong; taught chi gong to children in elementary public schools in the Bay Area; and taught therapeutic classes in bone health, back care, and balance. I also spent many years deeply training in energy healing through different teachers.

After my son was born, and years of helping him navigate multiple food allergies, I decided to hone my knowledge and trained as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. My understanding and application of special diets and gut healing protocols is extensive. I have since expanded my education and integrated my years of training and experience to focus on women, blending my experience in health and wellness coaching, diet, physical movement, breath, awareness, self-inquiry, meditation, and energy work. 

Prior to all of that I had an 18 year career in architectural design and green building.  I was steeped in research.  While my soul loves healing, beauty and connection, my mind also delights in research and science based evidence.  In my coaching, I rely on both.

I see each client as unique and whole.  My job is simply to help them set the conditions to lean into and live from that place.