Born in Phoenix, AZ, grew up in Lancaster, PA and South Bend, IN, then attended Purdue University. Felt a calling to move to Tucson where I finished my undergraduate studies, earned my bachelor's degree in Philosophy at the University of Arizona, and soon after received my master's in Counseling Psychology from Prescott College.
Meditation has been a regular practice of mine since 2005, initially utilizing it to manage severe anxiety. I have been teaching meditation for 15 years.
Meditation has been a regular practice of mine since 2005, initially utilizing it to manage severe anxiety. I have been teaching meditation for 15 years.
I started learning yoga asana in 2007 and have been teaching it since 2010--the year I also initiated my study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
I began my career as a professional mental health therapist in 2011 and have provided services in the Tucson community: with families involved with the Department of Child Safety and children in foster care, as well as with inmates within the Arizona State Prison system. Subsequent to working 5 years with low-income individuals and families, I worked for 6 years providing care for students at the University of Arizona. I currently run a successful private practice.
