My journey into the world of alternative healing really began in childhood, growing up in a family that valued organic and non-GMO products, clean living, and herbal remedies along with whole-food based solutions.

 

At age 16, I was involved in a severe car accident that experts said I shouldn’t have survived. It left me in pain 24/7 with severe whiplash and 5 herniated discs in my cervical spine that would eventually need surgery, migraines with aura so severe that neurologists told me it was highly likely I would have a stroke before 20, along with personal attacks from my peers in school.
 

After the accident, I suffered from chronic pain, arthritis, inflammation, and fibromyalgia. I was prescribed high doses of painkillers and muscle relaxers in high volumes. One of which I had a severe systemic reaction to that left every inch of my body purple, bruised, and stippled for 3+ months. I was put on antidepressants to help manage my migraines, a daily regimen of full pill boxes from big pharma and rescue medications for debilitating episodes that would last 3-5 days, sometimes longer. During this time, I was rapidly rotated through different prescriptions when they failed to provide relief. One even changed my personality so much that my family took note and raised the issue to my attention. Things needed to change, and fast. I wasn't me anymore.

 

A year later, almost to the date, I was hit again by an inattentive driver. This incident put me back into the hands of Western medicine once more. I saw first-hand the flaws and frustrations of a medical system that often felt like it was treating symptoms rather than root causation. I felt like no one could truly help me and my life was going to be this way from here on out. The emotional toll began to set in but it’s also what propelled me into the holistic healing space. I became a regular at the neuro-science center and endured years of physical and occupational therapy. At this point I began pursuing alternative methods including; acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, myofascial work, massage, biofeedback, ultrasound, chiropractic work, cupping, reiki, energy work, prayer, anti-inflammatory injections, Cefaly devices and tens units, and that’s not all. I started to see things slowly begin to shift.

 

In my collegiate years, I encountered physical and emotional abuse within a long-term relationship, which added layers of trauma into the cellular memory of my body. I became familiar with narcissism and gaslighting, among other forms of abuse. At the same time, I went through a spiritual awakening and my beliefs were not only tested but transformed for the better. It wasn’t until my corporate job for a $300MM+ company post-college that I began talk therapy and again…things began to shift further. This tiny opening to my inner psychological landscape began to turn into a canyon. At one point along my journey, I contracted shingles due to stress and burnout. This was a big red flag for me. I left the safety and success of my 9-5 and I began EMDR therapy which led me to explore indoctrination, parentification, domestic abuse, perfectionism, OCD, and many other areas of self. As I did the work, it led to a significant reduction in my symptoms that left my doctors completely stumped. I got off of all of my medications and began my own natural protocols. What I found was that my emotional healing was directly tied to my physical healing. My body was keeping score of all that I had not processed, even things from my childhood but I still needed something more: deeper access to my subconscious frameworks, integration and embodiment. 

 

Fast forward to yet another pivotal moment. Being an entrepreneur and running my own successful soul-centered and strategy-driven marketing agency, I decided to plan a mother-daughter long-weekend retreat in Arizona. This is where I got reconnected to breathwork and months later, while sitting in my living room, God gently offered the word “healer” to me. I cried and knew without a doubt that I was being called to do this work. In the following weeks, I decided to toss my marketing biz to the side and go all in. Things aligned serendipitously from there; I found my own breath coach, a spiritual mentor, and eventually what I felt was the best training program for me to become a facilitator myself: Pause. The passion ignited within me led me to personal breakthroughs, studying for hundreds of hours under incredible mentors, facilitating for 100+ individuals, and I continue to pursue knowledge in this space as a life-long learner. 

 

The emotional toll of all of the experiences I went through was not for naught. It was my blueprint for helping others. It led me to breathwork, a practice that has profoundly transformed my life, collapsed time, fostered healing no one thought was possible, and brought me back home to myself. It’s now my life’s passion and purpose and I want to give you a comprehensive toolkit to heal and thrive, too. 

 

Now in my 30’s, my mission is to create a supportive and inclusive space where all parts of you are welcome and able to heal. We're talking about deep nervous system regulation! My name Back to Eden represents going back to the beginning, our true nature, the original intent for this life, and rediscovering the profound depths of your soul's essence. It reflects an intent to guide you back to your own personal Eden – a sanctuary of balance and fulfillment that exists within you always. A place where you get to be the gardener of your life, where you get to cultivate all that you desire, and where you get to flourish on your terms.

 

I specialize in helping clients reconnect with their emotions, manage anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, along with triggers and limiting-beliefs through personalized breathwork sessions. Where there is dis-ease in the body, we have room to breathe. Whether you're overworked and overwhelmed, dealing with trauma, big life events, feeling stuck in life, or seeking a deeper connection with yourself or your spirituality, I'm here to guide you on your journey to wellness.

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In addition to 1-on-1 sessions and membership options, I also host group classes, workshops, virtual courses, corporate sessions, private events, and retreats for every level of experience. I’m aiming to bring the transformative power of breathwork to as many people as possible and believe in the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit to achieve true healing and balance. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let's breathe, heal, and rediscover the peace and vitality within us all.