More about me
I grew up in Boulder, Colorado, where my love for the outdoors took root. After graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in Commercial Recreation and Tourism, I spent a decade building my career in the outdoor and tourism industry, nurturing my passion for helping others experience the transformative power of the natural environment.
In 2004, I embraced a new challenge, pursuing a master's degree in healthcare administration. This pivot marked the beginning of an enriching journey in healthcare operations and finance. As an administrative director for pediatric surgical services in Colorado, I focused on optimizing operational efficiencies in outpatient and surgical services, ensuring exceptional care for patients and their families.
My connection to healthcare deepened in 2018 when my family and I relocated to Texas, where I took on a role advancing maternal fetal and women's health programs. This work held special meaning for me, as I grew up watching my mother serve as a mother-and-baby nurse for over three decades in Boulder. The move also brought us closer to my husband's roots in the Lone Star State.
In 2024, I launched my wellness coaching practice as a certified Integrative Nutrition and Wellness Coach. I offer two distinct pathways to wellness: personalized one-on-one coaching for individuals seeking to transform their health journey, and comprehensive corporate wellness programs designed to enhance workplace wellbeing and cultivate healthier organizational cultures. My unique blend of healthcare administration experience and wellness expertise allows me to develop and implement effective programs that resonate with both individual clients and corporate teams.
My coaching approach is enriched by my extensive background in yoga, where I hold a 200-hour teaching certification and have completed over 100 hours of continuing education in specialized areas including yin yoga, prenatal yoga, yoga sculpt, vagus nerve therapy, breathwork, and meditation.
My yoga journey began during my senior year of college in a PE elective; sparking a 25-year exploration of various yoga traditions, including ashtanga, anusara, hatha, hot yoga, iyengar, jivamukti, restorative, vinyasa, and yin. While I embrace all forms of yoga in my personal practice, my teaching philosophy centers on the fundamental connection between breath and posture. I guide my students to find balance both on and off the mat, teaching them when to hold on and when to let go—skills that translate powerfully into daily life.
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how my integrative approach to wellness coaching could benefit you or your organization.