my story

I’ve always been in search of healing & growing out of my chameleon skin.

With very minimal feedback and encouragement growing up, I had little sense of my capacity.

As with the law of attraction, opportunities would find their way across my path and slowly I started feeling into my potential, stepping further off the ledge of safety.  I had a good career run in occupational therapy. 

It served me well but wasn't feeding my purpose.

 I started evolving more into my truer self.

A friend introduced me to Pilates and I immediately connected to it.  I'm a hands-on learner, very tactile oriented and found I immediately connected to this kind of movement.   

I became a nationally certified teacher, eventually starting a Pilates program in a chronic pain program at the University of Michigan and later starting my own private practice, while still working in occupational therapy. 

I never had to advertise for clients.  With my therapy background, physicians and physical therapists referred their patients to me. I fell into a niche. I began to notice more patterns of emotional triggers in relation to the pain I was treating. I’v always had a keen interest in the psychological aspects of our inner selves and was frequently attending courses, acquiring skills in areas of emotional recovery.  

I had my own wounds to attend to and was aware of how they affect our confidence and sense of self in the world.

I was always seeking.  At times in my life I would see a therapist, which helped, but I still searched for other ways to uncover the internal hidden psyche world. I was introduced to drawing interpretations, known as Mari/Mandala Assessments in the early 80's and have continued to use this tool to uncover our unconscious parts of self throughout my practice. I love its hands-on approach and surprise interpretations to what might keep us stuck.

Then about 4 years ago

I attended a breathwork class at a Pilates conference. It was a game changer for me.

In my long career I have always utilized breathwork techniques in my practice, but this particular active breath, developed by David Elliot engaged profound inner healing.  It has been a catalyst for me in healing my own body, my core wounds, deepened my connection with Spirit, opened my heart to love more of myself and others unconditionally and gave me a stronger voice.

Five years ago

I lost my husband, my best friend, to cancer, and six months later decided to retire from occupational therapy.  Within that first year of being solo, the pandemic hit and we had to temporarily close our studio. It was a gift actually. I had been wanting to integrate more of a mind/body/spirit approach in my practice and it would have been difficult to do within the current practice.  It was at this time I attended the active breathwork class with Andrea Mitchell.

During that session, I heard a clear voice within, saying "close the studio". I was taken by sheer surprise but I felt affirmed in not wanting to reopen. So we closed. I went on to get certified in this breathwork technique within that first year of having that initial experience.

Things started snowballing and expanding in my life.

My own healing continued and in travelling solo, I was on a huge self discovery journey.

I made a bold decision to sell my condo, leaving behind the familiar and, instead, I embraced the nomadic lifestyle in an 18 ft trailer.  This choice wasn't just about travelling.  At sixty four years of age, it was a profound journey of self discovery and self actualization.   As I navigated the open road, every twist and turn became a metaphor for my personal exploration.  The freedom of the open highway mirrored the newfound freedom I felt within myself.  Each sunrise brought not just a new day, but a new opportunity for growth and understanding.

This nomadic adventure became a canvas upon which I painted the colours of my authentic self, discovering layers of my identity that had long been dormant. 

Every encounter with different places and people became a mirror reflecting back the richness of the human experience.  With every mile, I found not just the world but also discovered the depths of my soul.

It's never too late, I realised, to embark on a journey of self discovery, to redefine one's purpose, and to embrace the infinite possibilities that life offers. I felt called back into action, to provide services to others my age, to bring them out of their shelters, to heal, to discover, to unlock their potential.

In a span of almost 4 years in this journey, I would still do occasional private sessions, utilizing the movement, breathwork and mandalas.

and today...

I continue to experience profound healing and was given a new sense of purpose.

Recently I felt called to put down some roots again, bought a house that had a building I could create a studio. I felt called back into practice, to guide and encourage others on a similar path to find their way through  their own jungle, to soul freedom.

I will continue to be part nomad and part rooted, taking my practice wherever I go. I am open to where I’m being lead. Speading love and kindness is my mission.