Originally motivated by my own struggle with being a highly sensitive person in a fast-paced world, I have dedicated my personal and professional life to finding ways of mastering the balance of physical, emotional, and mental health in sustainable ways.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH 60955881) with a masters in Counseling Psychology and over 10 yrs of experience working with neurodivergent people of all ages.
In addition to higher education, I've worked with many wonderful teachers over the past 15 yrs to explore healing modalities including Cross-Cultural Shamanism, Reiki, Massage Therapy (MA 60255388), Craniosacral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, EMDR, HeartMath Biofeedback Techniques, Energy Medicine, Advanced Meditation with Dr. Joe Dispenza, and ongoing education from master teacher, Sri Sakthi Amma, in India.
In addition to academic pursuits, I'm passionate about learning through the experience of travel. I've lived in four different countries and traveled to 34 (and counting!)
I love immersing myself in different cultures, and believe diversity to be one of life's greatest teachers.
I first entered the world of healing arts as a patient, and through the process of healing my mind and body found the calling to share what I've learned with others on this journey. I believe in the power and resilience of the human body and our capacity to heal.
MA Counseling Psychology, LIOS Graduate School of Saybrook University 2014
Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy, 1000hr professional training program 2011
BA Psychology & Interdisciplinary Visual Arts, University of Washington 2004
Craniosacral Therapy, Seattle WA, 2019
Shamanic Ceremony Practitioner Training, Seattle WA, 2010 – 2015
Pacific Northwest School of Massage, Seattle WA 2012 - 2014
Intraoral Massage Certification, Seattle WA, 2013
Reiki I & II, Seattle WA 2012
in Healthcare
Golden Bridge Counseling, Bainbridge Island WA, 2019 - present
Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe), Bellingham WA, 2016 - 2019
The Weaving Well (private practice), Seattle WA, 2012 - 2016
Medical Massage Therapist, Seattle WA, 2011 - 2016
OneSky Wellness Integrative Medicine Clinic, Seattle WA, 2009 - 2011