My Story

My spiritual journey began at age 15, in the middle of what should have been high school dances and teenage dreams—but instead, I was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer. I wasn’t given much of a chance to survive, yet I did—miraculously and swiftly. I credit my recovery not only to medicine but also to my mindset, visualization practices, and a kind of spiritual protection that surrounded me. One of the most unforgettable moments was the presence of a kind, older nurse who would silently sit at the end of my bed and hold my feet at night. I felt healing energy enter my body when she touched me. I later discovered she wasn’t part of the hospital staff at all.  

That experience cracked me open.

Since then, I’ve lived a life full of intense experiences—each one a soul lesson. Through them all, I’ve kept a deep trust in life and a perspective that always looks for the higher meaning. I was gifted, even as a child, with the ability to feel others’ emotions, sense what they were going through, and often hear their unspoken truths. 

I was born and raised in the natural beauty of central Minnesota, where much of my childhood was spent immersed in nature and rich inner worlds. I often wandered alone in reflection, feeling deeply connected to the land, the plants, and the quiet intelligence of the natural world. Even at a young age, I carried a strong sense of empathy. I remember spending hours on the playground helping other children navigate friendships and emotions, naturally seeing situations from multiple perspectives. That sensitivity and awareness became a guiding thread in my life, long before I understood it as part of my work.

My path in the healing arts began in the mid-1990s and has continued to unfold through both personal experience and dedicated study. Along the way, I co-founded the Brainerd Lakes Holistic Community in Minnesota, where I helped cultivate a space for holistic practitioners to come together, share their knowledge, and connect with the wider community—especially during a time when these practices were not widely understood. Through workshops, expos, and community education, it became a place of connection, learning, and growth.

In 2019, I relocated to Florida, where I continue my practice, offering work that is rooted in awareness, presence, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique path.

Through all of this, my work has never been about fixing people or offering quick solutions. It has always been about awareness.  My own life has been shaped by learning how to see myself honestly, take responsibility for my experiences, and meet even the more difficult parts of myself with compassion. That is the foundation of everything I offer.

Today, I work with individuals and groups through healing sessions, guided journeys, workshops, and awareness-based programs. My intention is not to lead people away from themselves, but to help them return—to reconnect with who they are beneath conditioning, coping patterns, and expectation.

I believe that healing and awakening are not about becoming someone new. They are about remembering who you are—and learning to meet yourself there with awareness, compassion, and presence.