What I do
Technically, you could call me a Wellness Coach & Intuitive. Or Goddess of Inspiration. Chief Butt Kicker. Spiritual Rockstar. I help people get healthy, get clear, and pay attention to how their lives are blooming, just like the home page states. Scroll down to What I believe in to get more of a gist on what I mean.
The professional bio
Having worked in wellness settings over the past decade, my experience (and joy) is primarily in writing, teaching, speaking, and coaching. Previous places of employment include the Holistic Health Learning Center at San Francisco State University, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts, Meadowood Resort & Spa, to name a few. To learn more about my professional background, click here.
It should be noted that I also used to be a Professional Princess for Magic Princess, invaluable experience for being awesome in the world. It doesn't matter what your age is, we all want to believe in magic!
The educational training
I have a Masters degree in Holistic Health Education from John F. Kennedy University, also obtained my Life Coach certification through my graduate studies there. I am certified as a Diet Counselor through Bauman College, with an emphasis on using whole, organic, local, seasonal foods to heal the body. I am also certified as a Massage Therapist through the California Massage Therapy School, extremely helpful to understand how stress is held in the body as well as the connection between the mind, body, and emotions.
Prior to my training the health and healing field, I spent almost a decade working with children in various teaching capacities (mostly pre-school age). My undergraduate work is in Liberal Studies (training to be an elementary school teacher) and Child Development. You'd be amazed at how closely connected child development is to adult behavior change!
What I love
Food. Getting my hands in the dirt. Writing is like breathing to me, I'm compelled to do it, it's my art. My husband and cats and soon to be first baby due on 11-11-11. Prefer laughter over drama. Having friends that are easy to be around and "get me" make my life so much better. Oh my gosh, I love to be on stage and in front of a camera, speaking about what I love, helping people see new perspectives, and making them laugh!
What I believe in
I believe you can create and experience whatever you want in life. I believe creativity isn't something you do, it's who you are. Every moment, we are crafting our perspective and shaping our experience, albeit unconsciously, but it's happening nonetheless. My greatest joy is to help you wake up to your beauty and brilliance, to see how resilient and creative you actually are.
I believe health is the best foundation you could give yourself and the most effective (and enjoyable) way to make sustainable change in your life. Learning how to trust and follow your intuition is the #1 key to living a life that's best suited for your soul. Your intuition is your compass, always pointing to the best circumstance for you. By providing these tools to you - health and intuition - your life will exponentially bloom. That's good stuff.
And, of course, my personal story
Back in 2000, soon after graduating college, I got pretty sick. After consulting health professionals in both the mainstream and alternative realms, each had a different response as to what was "wrong" with me and how to fix it. It was incredibly eye opening and started me on a completely new path in life, personally and professionally, in the health and healing realm.
In the process, I discovered how much I love not only FEELING BETTER, but how fascinating healing and health is. There are so many choices out there that work with the body's wisdom. I have much more to say about it, and will soon. In the meantime, do check out a more detailed, juicier version of my personal story by clicking here.
