After completing part of my education at an eating disorder clinic in Hawaii, I found myself drawn to working alongside clients struggling with eating disorders, negative body image, and “food feeling hard” in some capacity. While working with these women, I recognized some recurrent traits and themes amongst this population- they were intelligent, perceptive, and most of our conversations had undertones of not- enoughness,  a disconnect from true self, and a longing to live an authentic life full of meaning. 

Untangling the connection between appearance/food from one's innate value has allowed me to see ‘food struggles’ from another perspective - The body is a profound source of wisdom, offering clear and precise insights into our inner world. When we cultivate the capacity to listen deeply (without letting judgment cloud our perception), this connection can become a path of transformation and self-understanding. My hope is that together, there can be more ease and joy around eating.

I specialize in working with imbalanced or elevated blood sugar, cardiovascular & anti-inflammatory nutrition, and metabolic health. I particularly enjoy working with clients that struggle with emotional eating and are open to exploring the deeper relationship between their sense of self and their connection to food and appearance. My approach often incorporates (optional) assignments intended for reflection, lots of analogies, somatic informed techniques, and nature-based practices. Some of my own teachers that have shaped the lens I work from include Pema Chödrön, Rupert Spira, Rumi, Gabor Mate, Ram Dass, and Don Miguel Ruiz.

Outside of client sessions, you can find me starting art projects  that never get finished, listening to Little Dragon, or reading 8 books at once (also that don’t get finished).  I enjoy walking along the French Broad river with a cup of cold brew on Sunday mornings, pilates, and hiking to waterfalls with minimal elevation. One of my favorite things to do is watch reality TV with my anxious, pisces-pup, Koa.