My journey began when I became the patient who experienced chronic conditions and major life changes.

In 2021, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition during a time of significant personal and professional transition. I was studying to become a Health and Wellness Coach while also dealing with a pivotal life change: my trusted primary care provider, someone who was attuned to my unique needs, was retiring. Suddenly, I found myself in a whirlwind of new providers and advice. Yet, in all the well-meaning directives about what to do and how to get better, I often felt unheard. Few asked me what I wanted or how I was coping.

Concurrently, my personal life was experiencing disruptions that compounded my feelings of sadness and depletion. I vividly remember going to medical appointments, needing someone to truly see me and ask the simplest but most powerful question: Are you okay?

I am a certified Life Coach, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and an advanced practice registered nurse with over three decades of community and clinical health.

Now, as a Health and Wellness and Life Coach, I draw on both my personal journey and professional expertise to create a supportive, empathetic space for my clients. My approach combines compassion, deep listening, and evidence-based strategies to help clients not just survive life’s challenges but thrive through them.