I grew up in an holistic household. My mother has worked in the health field for over 30 years. She raised me and my sisters on healthy foods and herbal remedies. She also introduced me to yoga and meditation.

In college, I studied the body intensively. As a dance major, I took four years of anatomy and kinesiology. I also learned the basics of Pilates, as well as Bartenieff Fundamentals and the Feldenkrais method. Throughout college, I kept up my study of meditation and yoga, practicing regularly and visiting the Sivananda Ashram once a year. I received my certification from Sivananda in 1999.

I have taught yoga and meditation since that time, in private, large group, and corporate settings. For a short time, I also worked as a physical therapy aide, to deepen my study of the body.

Many years ago, I had a few common but nagging health issues that were not helped by western pharmaceuticals. I turned to holistic health, which ultimately healed me and prevented those ailments from recurring. It was then I knew I wanted to study diet and herbs in depth.

In May of 2018, I graduated from the East West School of Planetary Herbology. The 2.5-year professional program gave me a comprehensive education in both western and Chinese herbs. I also studied diet and lifestyle, and the ways that both affect our health.

Upon graduating the East West program, I went on to complete a 2-year professional mentorship in herbal medicine, as well as advanced coursework. I then received the East West Clinical Herbalist certification, which is the school’s highest honor. And I received Registered Herbalist status with the American Herbalists Guild, which is the highest achievement in herbal medicine in the United States.

After several years of working with clients, I knew I wanted to help them achieve healthier outcomes through food and diet. I began study of the Intuitive Eating method, an anti-diet framework of self-care that enhances physical and psychological health. I was certified in December of 2023.

Degrees and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Ohio University

Yoga certification from the Sivananda Vedanta Centre in Val Morin, Quebec, Canada

East West Clinical Herbalist certification from the East West School of Planetary Herbology

Registered Herbalist status with the American Herbalists Guild

Intuitive Eating certification