I have spent my career studying chronic illness, anxiety, stress & trauma and the impact they have on our nervous system, body & mind. I have spent the majority of my adult life walking my own healing path, and I know intimately what it means to go through a Dark Night of the Soul and to be an active participant in recovering one's health and well-being.

Yoga, bodywork, nutrition, therapy, and energy medicine have been vital modalities in my own healing journey. I've accessed an inner strength and resilience I didn't know was possible and a deep well of compassion and capacity to hold space for others to be exactly where and as they are. Everything in my life lead to opening Sangha Center! I feel grateful to be alive, so I've dedicated my life to serving others on their path to healing. This is my life's purpose. The human spirit perseveres, and that inspires me!

Originally from Maine and an Illinois transplant, my husband and I and our 2 dogs bought our first home in Valpo in 2018. We love the peace and quiet here, proximity to the dunes and Michigan, all the restaurants downtown, and are grateful to be a part of this community that has welcomed us with open arms! We hope to grow our family here!