ABOUT
Playful, curious, authentic, loving, intentional, present, joyful, growing are all words people have often used to describe me. I think of them as my true nature that always grounds me home.
Stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, anxious, caretaker, single parent, grief stricken, exhausted, medical navigator are also words that would be an accurate description. Though the applicability of these words come and go - like clouds in the sky. They don’t take up residence. I soak up their lessons and let them move along.
Over an eight year span, my husband and parents passed away from cancer, a sudden heart attack, and ALS. As a single parent, I support my son to thrive well beyond having cystic fibrosis. I have learned so, so much about navigating our health care system and hospice, being present with those you love with terminal illness, experiencing the trauma of a sudden loss, managing the overwhelm of a relentless genetic illness.
More importantly, I’ve learned that illness doesn’t define anyone; health is all we have — physical, mental, and spiritual; how to wobbly get up, stand up proudly, and ultimately thrive with intention and joy.
The stress of it all took a toll on my body, mind, and spirit.
It also fueled me to channel my love for those with terminal illness by spending time with them and being intentional in their care. It fueled me to honor their memory and spirit and ensure it lived on in not just me, but those around me. It fueled me to unapologetically prioritize ME! It fueled me to create new, healthy habits. It fueled me to make amends with the “terrible, horrible, no good” voice in my head. It fueled me to devour the latest research on the mind-body connection. It led me back to my roots of health and wellness. Dare I say, it even led me home - to myself.
EXPERIENCE / CREDIENTIALS
MSEd, Health Education
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach
Certified Meditation Teacher
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Taught numerous workshops and multi-week classes on healthy eating, the Institute of Functional Medicine's Elimination Diet, detoxification, stress, meditation, and mindfulness
25+ years working for Fortune 500 companies in corporate wellness, communications, and change management
LET'S CONNECT
Get in touch to find out more about coaching. I provide a free 20 minute Discovery call where you can discuss how I might be able to help you with your health and happiness goals.
Rochester, NY
585-414-8275