My Story

 I’m a prairie girl who was incredibly fortunate to find my way to the beautiful Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island, where I’ve called home for 12 years.

Over that time, I’ve transformed a life that once felt deeply unhappy and unhealthy into one I genuinely love - and now, I feel incredibly fortunate to help others find their own path toward greater balance, connection and wellbeing.

A little about me…

After my son was born in 2012, I began experiencing chronic pain, numbness in my hands and feet, and overwhelming fatigue. After countless trips to the doctor, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

For me, fibromyalgia was so much more than chronic pain and fatigue. It meant never knowing what my body would throw at me from one day to the next. There were aches, nerve pain, exhaustion, night sweats, disrupted sleep and a constant feeling that my body was working against me.

I was a new mother trying to navigate life with an infant while struggling just to get through the day. I had gained over 60 pounds, found myself unable to sustain a job for more than a year without completely burning out, and often had to use my lunch break at work to sleep just so I could make it through the afternoon.

Something had to change.

When my home life changed, my son and I left Alberta and relocated to the outskirts of Victoria. Living near the ocean, surrounded by beaches, vineyards and daffodil farms began to nourish my soul, but my body was still struggling.

Eventually, I learned that one of the medications I had been prescribed was actually contributing to some of my symptoms. With guidance, I slowly and safely weaned off it over the course of two years. At the same time, I began making changes to the way I ate, the way I cared for myself and, perhaps most importantly, the way I viewed my own wellbeing.

Around the time I turned 40, I stepped away from full-time work in healthcare and began choosing a different path for myself and my son.

And then I found yoga.

My very first class was taught by a wonderful teacher who introduced me to a magical singing bowl - something I had never seen before. I was hooked!

Yoga, meditation and the practices surrounding them began changing me from the inside out. I became stronger in my body, calmer in my mind and more connected to my spirit. For the first time in a long time, I began to feel genuinely well.

And I began learning something that would become one of the most important parts of my journey:

How to love myself.

After only a year of practicing at my local community centre, I took a leap of faith and enrolled in my first online yoga teacher training in 2021. I knew I wanted to share the gift of yoga with others - particularly fellow Fibro Warriors, people living with injuries or physical limitations, and anyone looking for more balance, strength and connection in their lives.

I now hold two 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certifications, completing my second, in-studio training in June 2024.

Along the way, yoga also awakened a deeply spiritual part of me that I had always sensed was there, but never quite understood. This led me to Reiki and energy work, and I now hold a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner certification.

In addition to yoga and Reiki, I offer guided meditation, Yoga Nidra and sound healing, incorporating these practices to create experiences that nourish the whole person - mind, body and soul.

My own healing journey has taught me that wellness isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about reconnecting with the person you already are, listening to what your body and heart are asking for, and creating space to heal, grow and breathe.

I would love to walk alongside you on your own journey.

Join me as we connect mind, body and soul - one breath at a time ॐ