For years, I was a fitness instructor—healthy on the outside, full of energy, always smiling. But behind that smile, I was struggling. Chronic stress, unresolved life experiences, and years of pushing through were taking a toll, even as I convinced myself everything was fine.

In 2006, my body finally said enough.

I saw doctor after doctor, but no one seemed to have answers—until a neurologist, still uncertain, gave me a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

But that didn’t set quite right.

I didn't want to simply manage symptoms with a mix of medications. I needed to understand why my body was struggling in the first place—and whether healing was possible.

That question marked the beginning of my wellness journey that came after years of navigating experiences that many women know all too well:

• A high-risk pregnancy and the traumatic birth of twins, followed by two months in the NICU

• A difficult divorce filled with financial strain and power struggles

• Single parenting while working three jobs

• Blending a family and navigating the complexities that come with it

• Chronic health challenges with my children

• Toxic relationships, both personal and professional

Through it all, I pushed through while searching for answers, for healing, and eventually for a deeper understanding of myself.

What I discovered changed everything.

Stress isn't just something we experience mentally. It affects the body, the nervous system, our relationships, our habits, and the way we move through the world. Many of the symptoms we experience are signals that something deeper may need our attention.

That realization transformed the way I viewed health.

Today, my work is grounded in a trauma-informed understanding of how our experiences shape our health and well-being. My passion is helping women make sense of those connections, reconnect with their bodies, and create lives that feel more nourishing and sustainable.