A Little About Me

 

I am a coach, a mentor, and an illuminator. As a lifelong student, I crave to learn about the endless fields of nutrition, energy medicine, and personal growth. Based in Santa Rosa, CA, I work with clients locally and online as a Transformational Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. When it comes to food and weight loss, I help uncover the invisible needs beneath the struggle. Together, we find ways to fulfill those deeper needs so you can bring love, joy, connection, and energy back into your life. My anti-diet-focused approach is rooted in curiosity and compassion—not restriction or willpower.

 

I've been interested in nutrition since my second year of college. In my first year, I found myself part of the "Freshman 15" club. You know the one—where you gain 15 pounds from all the eating out and partying? Yep… that was me. But being the overachiever that I am, I put on 20 pounds in less than three months. That's a lot for my 5'2" frame! I quickly learned that what I put into my body had a significant impact. Still, at that time, I chose to study Statistics and kept nutrition and weight training as healthy living hobbies.

In my early 40s, life became especially demanding. My three sons were 15, 5, and 3, and a series of intense challenges left me dealing with adrenal fatigue. I did what I always had with my health—I cleaned up my diet. At the same time, I was called to enroll in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's holistic health coach training program.

One of the biggest aha moments I had during school was that healthy living is about so much more than the food on our plates. My health was deeply impacted by stress, buried emotions, and a constant pressure to do more. My body eventually said, "Enough." That moment forced me to look inward and take care of myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through that journey, I realized the importance of working with the whole person and moving away from a toxic diet culture.

Now, as a Transformational Coach and NLP Master Practitioner, I guide women back to themselves—with tools for healing that go far beyond traditional wellness advice. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all or shame-based strategies. Instead, we develop a personalized, empowered, anti-diet approach to nourishment, energy, and joy.

 

A few tidbits about me personally… I've been married to my soulmate for over 20 years. He's truly changed the course of my life. We live in Sonoma County, in beautiful Northern California, where we've had the joy of raising three incredible young men. I love being outdoors, soaking in the sunshine, and spending time with my sweet, rambunctious boxer, Loki.

 

Certifications and Training

Health Coach Certification - The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Transformational NLP Certification - NLP Marin

Family Constellation Facilitator - NLP Marin

The Hormone Cure - Dr. Sara Goffried

Food and Body Code - Dr. Barbara Bersinger

Gut Health - The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

What People Are Saying

"Return to the root and you will find the meaning."

- Sengcan.

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