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I think I’ve been trying to figure life out since I was a little girl growing up in Jamaica.  Though it hasn't always been easy or fun, this search to figure things out has led me to many wonderful experiences.  I’ve been blessed with generous, compassionate teachers – appearing just when I needed them. I’ve learned to weather the storms and appreciate that you never really know if the weather is 'good' or 'bad.' 

Along the journey I've grown through my own yoga and meditation practice.  Even though I was skeptical at first, I discovered the amazing power of Reiki and then Reconnective Healing.  I’ve also discovered that being peaceful is a choice of where I place my focus, regardless of what is actually happening in my life.

As a former database manager with 10 years experience in the corporate world, I like to see the logic and the science behind the healing methods that I’ve experienced, when this is possible.  I believe in keeping my feet on the ground & seeing the proof before jumping in.  Even so, I continue to be amazed by new insights, learning and experiences.  There are things that even science, as yet, cannot explain.

When I'm not working and learning with wonderful students and clients, I'm spending time with my husband and two awesome kids.  They are my teachers and they keep me real.  I also love gardening for butterflies. Nature is a very effective stress reliever!

Training and Credentials:

BA – Psychology, Williams College
MA – Professional Counseling, Argosy University
200hr Yoga Teacher Certificate, Temple of Kriya Yoga
40-hr Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher Certificate, Trauma Center at JRI
40-hr Domestic Violence Training, YWCA Evanston Northshore
Reconnective Healing & The Reconnection, Eric Pearl & The Reconnection Staff
Total Control Pelvic Health Fitness Program - Instructor training for Total Control and Total Control Platinum
Level 1 Practitioner, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (in progress), Foundation for Human Enrichment
Deep Study Meditation Teacher Training
LifeForce® Yoga Practitioner - Level 1 - Amy Weintraub's LifeForce Yoga for Mood Management

 

I'm also available to give presentations and workshops tailored to the needs of your organization.  Topics include Mindful Stress Management; Mindfule Self-Awareness; Self-Care for Caregivers, Volunteers or Therapists; Body-Centered & Yoga-Based Approaches to Stress Management and The Body-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy.

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