My journey with yoga began twenty-eight years ago, as a young mother of two navigating anxiety, chronic pain, and sleepless nights. In search of relief, my wise sister gently nudged me toward a yoga class. It was a slow, gentle practice — and after just a few sessions, I started to notice a shift. My symptoms began to ease, and I felt a sense of calm returning to my body for the first time in a long while. I had no idea then that yoga would become a lifelong anchor, helping me reconnect with my body’s natural ability to heal and offering lasting relief.

Over the years, yoga supported me through some of life’s most difficult seasons — including a cancer diagnosis, a brainstem stroke, and ongoing spinal dysfunction. Gentler styles of yoga helped me heal, find steadiness, and come home to myself again and again.

That deep personal experience eventually led me to Yoga Medicine®, where I dove into advanced anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and mental health studies. The therapeutic lens of this work gave me language and tools for what I had intuitively experienced through my healing, and equipped me to support others with a grounded, evidence-informed approach to care.

Later, my path led me to the Roll Model® Method, where I discovered the power of therapeutic ball work. It became a natural extension of my yoga therapy training, giving me hands-on tools to manage pain, release tension, support my nervous system, and bring awareness to parts of my body that had long held trauma or restriction. These techniques became essential to my recovery and continue to be a cornerstone of my work with clients.

Today, I approach these modalities as medicine. It’s about presence, healing, and honoring the body’s wisdom. I’m so grateful for everything this practice has offered me, and it’s an honor to share these tools in a way that is accessible, compassionate, and deeply supportive.