I support parents navigating the complexities of loss and the ups and downs of parenting, as well as individuals ready to heal from complex trauma or make meaningful changes in their lives. My journey to this work began with an earth-shattering loss—the death of my daughter, Eliza, in 2015.

Carrying her during pregnancy, knowing she would die, was devastation beyond imagination. The pain brought me to my knees, yet the love I felt for her was equally immense—so vast it felt like it might break me open. That love and loss awakened something within me: a pull toward something deeper—a connection to healing and service.

The career I had built in the outdoor industry, chasing adventure and physical limits, no longer felt meaningful. I found my way into bereavement support for Return To Zero HOPE, leading in-person retreats for bereaved mothers. This work grew into co-creating a virtual support group model, which has since supported over 1,500 families and counting.

Alongside this, I became a mind-body coach and immersed myself in education and training in somatics, trauma healing, perinatal mental health, and movement therapy. This wasn’t just for others; I was healing myself in the process. Each training peeled back layers of my past, revealing wounds I hadn’t known existed and truths I hadn’t faced.

For most of my life, I carried an undercurrent of anxiety. I was constantly on alert, easily overwhelmed, and never slept through the night. As a child, I suffered from phobias, compulsions, and intense fear.  I believed this was simply who I was—inherently anxious and deeply flawed. I asked myself repeatedly, “Why am I this way?” and searched for answers in self-help books, spirituality, and endless reflection.

With curiosity as my compass and the guidance of trauma-informed mentors, education, and resources, I uncovered a deeper truth. The real question wasn’t “Why am I like this?” but “What happened to me?” Slowly, the pieces of my life came together. I gained the language to understand how complex trauma and PTSD—rooted in emotional neglect, toxic family dynamics, and unspoken abuse—had shaped my mind, body, thoughts, and behaviors.

Eliza’s diagnosis, life, and death gave me the courage to confront the shadows of my past. Early trauma often erases conscious memories but leaves its imprint in sensations, emotions, and reactive patterns. Her life and death became a catalyst for uncovering hidden truths allowing me to finally listen to the somatic voices holding the whole story and gain access to parts of myself long forgotten.

For much of my life, I convinced myself that my childhood “wasn’t that bad.” But as I looked deeper, I realized the truth: what I endured was significant, damaging, and real, even if my family refused to acknowledge it. I wasn’t broken. My ways of coping were my mind and body’s way of protecting me from the overwhelming weight of early sexual abuse, betrayal, abandonment, and indifference from those who were supposed to love and protect me.

This understanding reshaped my narrative and helped me see myself with compassion. It gave me tools to heal, permission to release decades of shame, and the strength to reclaim the parts of myself that had been silenced.

What once seemed like an insurmountable tragedy—losing Eliza—became the catalyst for my deepest awakening. Today, I view my past with understanding instead of self-blame.

Now, I hold space for others as they uncover the “what” in their own stories. I meet them in their pain, offering a steady hand and a compassionate heart as they begin to understand themselves in new ways. Together, we explore what has been too heavy to face alone and find the path toward healing, self-compassion, and authenticity.

Grieving and healing is not a solitary journey. It happens in connection—with ourselves, others, and the world around us. I have seen the transformative power of shared compassion and connection. It binds us together and brings us back to ourselves.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Whether you are grieving the loss of a child, healing from trauma, or seeking transformation, I am here. Together, we can honor your heartache, release what no longer serves you, embrace your inner strength, and create a life that feels grounded, connected, and full of possibility.