Autobiography in Five Short Chapters

I. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless. It takes forever to find a way out.

II. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I still don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. It still takes a long time to get out.

III. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it there, I still fall in. It's habit. I know where I am. I get out immediately.

IV. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

V. I walk down a different street.

1977 Portia Nelson

Somatic Guide | Yoga, Meditation & Reiki

Guiding you to your inner wisdom & healing potential

I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their healing journey towards holistic well-being and wholeness.

My offerings guide individuals on a transformative journey, fostering relaxation, self-compassion and empowerment.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for living a fulfilling & vibrant life.

My approach is centred on helping clients harness the power of their body’s wisdom to overcome obstacles and foster resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.

Through exploring an embodied sense of the mind-body connection, individuals feel empowered to make choices that resonate with their unique needs and are able to thrive and flourish.

My lived experience as a childhood cancer survivor who struggled for decades with chronic illness and mental, emotional & spiritual challenges after being declared “cured” greatly informs the work that I do and fuels my passion for healing through the mind-body connection.

Through one-on-one sessions, public speaking events, leading workshops, podcasting and conducting research, I am committed to advancing the understanding and application of holistic approaches to health and healing.

I have over ten years’ experience guiding individuals through the design and facilitation of one-on-one and group offerings aimed at building body awareness and self-esteem to improve mental health and improve well-being.

I’ve led programs and workshops in collaboration with: SickKids and Mount Sinai hospitals, Campfire Circle, the Centre for Social Innovation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and various other community organizations.

Certifications

  • Master of Teaching, the University of Toronto

    • Research focus: supporting the mental health of students

  • 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training & Self-Development Program, Yogayama at Ahimsa Yoga Centre

  • Level 1 & 2 Reiki, Willa Kunkel

  • Health & Wellness Coaching certification, Wellcoaches