Your Health & Wellness Consultant
I'm deeply grateful that you've taken the time to learn more about me and the heart-centered approach I bring to supporting others on their wellness journey.
My passion lies in nurturing wellbeing through authentic connection and gentle guidance. I believe that true transformation begins from within, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you discover your own inner wisdom and strength. Together, we'll explore pathways to restore balance in your life, honoring both where you are today and where you're ready to grow.
Every person carries within them everything they need to create positive change. My role is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can reconnect with yourself and uncover the clarity, peace, and vitality that are your birthright.
I'm honored to be part of your journey toward a life that feels more aligned and joyful.
Life is full of Challenges
Life presents us with countless experiences that shape who we become—what some might call challenges, I prefer to see as opportunities for growth and discovery. Our intentions truly do set the tone for our life's story, and mine has unfolded in ways I never could have imagined.
My earliest memories are rooted in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, where I spent countless hours exploring among the wildlife and native plants. Even as a child, I sensed there was something more—a deeper, sacred connection threading through all living things that called to my soul.
After my freshman year of college, I married my Navy husband, and together we embarked on an extraordinary chapter that would forever change my perspective. We were blessed to live in Japan for ten years, where I found myself drawn to the ancient temples and peaceful shrines scattered throughout the landscape.
In those sacred spaces, I experienced something beyond words—an awakening, a profound awareness that touched the very core of my being. Standing before the Great Buddha in Kamakura, I felt energies that seemed to pulse with centuries of wisdom and devotion. And then there was Mt. Fuji—climbing through the pre-dawn darkness to witness the sunrise from its sacred summit remains one of the most transformative moments of my life.
These experiences were profound gifts that opened my heart to the interconnectedness of all existence. Japan became my teacher, and I carry its lessons with me always. I'm grateful for this connection, which now allows me the joy of periodically returning to guide others through Tomo Tours, sharing these sacred spaces with fellow seekers. See the Link below.
The Path Unfolds
When we returned to the United States, the universe provided exactly what I needed through the wisdom of a counselor who recognized something I hadn't yet seen in myself. She gently suggested that my gifts lay in supporting the profound connection between mind and body—words that would completely transform the direction of my life.
This guidance led me to pursue certification through the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), where I deepened my understanding of using Reiki to ease the mind and body, a Japanese technique that enhances healing and the body's innate wisdom. Alongside my spiritual practice, I also earned my degree at Drake University, creating a beautiful blend of traditional education and holistic learning.
As I began working in the non-profit sector, supporting individuals facing employment barriers, a pattern became unmistakably clear. I witnessed this disconnect again and again between what people desperately wanted to change and their ability to move forward. The mind would say "yes," but the body held fears and unresolved tensions that created invisible walls of resistance.
This realization became the foundation of my unique approach to wellness. Then I discovered the Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System (BBTRS®), which completely transformed how I support my clients and communities by honoring the body's natural wisdom to heal itself. By weaving together Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Somatics, and BBTRS®, I've discovered how to help others gently release these held tensions and reconnect with their authentic selves. It's not about forcing change—it's about creating a safe space for natural healing to unfold.
As a lifelong learner, my path continues to expand in beautiful ways. I'm passionate about facilitating wellness programs, offering virtual meditations and podcast content, and building meaningful connections with other organizations and businesses who share this vision of holistic wellbeing.
If you feel called to explore your own path of healing and growth, or if you're drawn to collaborate in service of our collective wellbeing, I invite you to reach out. There's something beautiful that happens when like-minded souls connect—together, we can create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond what we might imagine possible alone.