Born and raised in sunny Southern California, I spent my early years exploring beaches and the Redwood forests with my family before moving to the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina at age 10. Growing up surrounded by nature instilled in me a deep love for adventure, connection, and healing in the natural world—values that continue to shape my work today.

In my twenties, I was constantly exploring, but at 28, I made the life-changing decision to get sober. This marked the beginning of a profound healing journey, one that deepened when my mother fell seriously ill. In a matter of days, I lost my mother and sister. Over the next two years, I lost my grandmother and aunt—four of the most powerful women in my life. Their passing became the catalyst for my spiritual awakening, pushing me to seek meaning, healing, and a deeper understanding of my purpose.

“Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about remembering who we were before the world told us who to be.”

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse from Lees-McRae College, graduating with honors. My studies in counseling, case management, and psychology laid the foundation for my work in supporting others through transformation.

I became involved in wilderness leadership programs, guiding youth and adults through adventure-based experiences like rock climbing, kayaking, and extended expeditions in places like Yosemite. These years taught me the power of trust, resilience, and stepping beyond our comfort zones. I spent over a decade facilitating team-building, leadership development, and aerial course trainings, witnessing firsthand how deep healing can happen when we push past our perceived limits.

After college, I embarked on a solo healing journey across Southeast Asia, beginning in India, where I completed a 2-month, 500-hour intensive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. This immersion in Karma Yoga (the yoga of service) shifted my perspective on healing—it was no longer just personal; it was something I felt called to share. I continued traveling through Bali, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Denmark, expanding my spiritual toolkit and gaining a deeper understanding of the human experience, energy healing, and holistic wellness.

Upon returning to the U.S., I entered a completely different world—Zipline/Treehouse and adventure playground construction. For four years, I lived on the road out of a van, working with my hands, traveling with my dog, and experiencing the diverse landscapes and communities across the country. It was a period of hard work, self-sufficiency, and deep personal reflection, all leading up to the next chapter of my life: motherhood.

Becoming a mother to my two-year-old twins has been my most profound transformation yet. Parenthood has been a mirror—reflecting both the deepest love I’ve ever known and the unhealed parts of myself that I didn’t even realize were still there.

“Even now, at 41, I am still doing the work. Shadow work, self-reflection, and healing aren’t things we ‘complete’—they evolve as we do.”

Through this ongoing work, I’ve realized that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about remembering who we were before the world told us who to be.

This is why I do what I do. Because healing is not just for us—it’s for the generations before us, the ones we are raising, and the ones still to come.

Through Satsang Project and my work as an Integrative Wellness Guide, I create sacred spaces for deep healing, personal transformation, and alignment—always with the understanding that we heal best in community. Whether through retreats, one-on-one guidance, or holistic lifestyle shifts, my goal is to support you on your path to self-discovery and wellness, not in isolation, but together.