MY STORY

I discovered lifestyle medicine in my mid-40s, when the meds I was taking for anxiety and depression stopped working. With the help of my doctor and some great teachers, I learned to manage my symptoms using diet, exercise, and mind-body skills such as meditation and visualization. These same tools helped me reverse 15 years of pelvic floor pain and understand the link between certain foods and my mood, energy, and occasional joint pain.

A healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be complicated. Our bodies tell us what they need and when they are out of balance; we just need to pay attention. I don't believe a person needs to buy special products to be healthy. Nor do I think there's one "best" diet or exercise routine that works for everyone. What's best for you is what works for you.

I am a certified Health and Wellness Coach, with additional certification in Lifestyle Medicine and advanced training with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Drawing on current research and evidence-based practices, I support clients of all ages who want to optimize their physical and mental health through lifestyle change.

Clients learn to manage, and sometimes reverse, conditions such as type-2 diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, depression, and anxiety. Some just want to feel stronger or sleep better. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as anyone else looking to use lifestyle to feel more centered, calm, balanced, strong, and resilient in a challenging world.