Let the wisdom of your own body lead you home.
About Me
My Story
I offer yoga and energy work (reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy) because I believe in the healing power of movement, touch, presence, and attention. I believe that deep relief can be found in breathing and feeling, especially when we allow ourselves to breathe and feel together.
I came to this work after years and years of living with depression and anxiety. My self-worth was rooted in achievement and people-pleasing, but no matter how much I achieved or how many people I pleased, I just ended up feeling exhausted and empty. I was an academic, and I constantly followed my head instead of my heart. I was completely disconnected from my own body, my emotions, and my intuition.
And then a painful breakup pushed me over the edge, ripping open old wounds and flooding me with intense rage, jealousy, bitterness, and insecurity. But in all of that darkness, I discovered a tiny spark of courage: I was finally ready to change. I was ready to dig deep, to descend into the underworld like Inanna, shed my seven layers and come back reborn.
I am still on that journey, and while I believe that we have our own path, I have learned that we need not always be alone in our travels. I like to think of a yoga class or reiki/IET session as a waystation – a place of shelter or rest for a weary pilgrim, a time to pause, reflect, refuel, and allow yourself to be cared for. My intention as a teacher and energy work practitioner is to create a space where your body can relax and feel safe, to help you unload some of the heavy baggage you no longer need to carry, and to bolster your courage for the next step on your path, wherever it may lead.
My Training
2024
Death Doula Certification
Going with Grace
Hospice Volunteer Training
Pathways, Fort Collins, CO
2023
Equine Myofascial Release I
Broomfield, CO
2021
Assisted Stretching
StretchLab, Denver, CO
Trauma Informed Yoga
Holistic Yoga School, Loveland, CO
Gong Training Level 1
Breathe Meditation and Wellness, Dallas, TX
Ordination as a Minister
Madonna Ministry International
2020
200-hr Yoga Teacher Training
Balance Yoga and Wellness, Forty Fort, PA
Karuna Reiki I training
Pathways to Inner Healing, Moscow, PA
2017-2018
Angel Healing Level 1 training
Integrated Energy Therapy Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced level training
Usui Reiki I-IV (master level) training
Pathways to Inner Healing, Moscow, PA
Offerings
Private yoga and reiki sessions in Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas. Sessions are offered at your home or office. In-office energy work appointments are also available upon request.
Private Yoga
60 min or 75 min class
Private yoga classes are a wonderful way to deepen your yoga practice. Unlike a group class, my private classes are customized for your body, experience level, and emotional needs. You have my full attention and will receive guidance on alignment, breath, use of props, and energetic flow. I have experience in kundalini, vinyasa, slow flow, yin, and restorative yoga as well as qi gong and dance, and I draw movements and exercises from all of these styles to intentionally design a class that will support you in building strength, flexibility, balance, and most importantly, inner peace.
Energy Work
80 min session
In my energy work sessions, I incorporate the modalities of both reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET). Reiki, which means “life energy,” is a gentle energy healing technique developed in Japan in the 1920s. IET, developed by Stevan Thayer in 1994, is similar to reiki but places a greater emphasis on releasing limiting beliefs (or, as Stevan says, getting the “issues out of your tissues”). My sessions are intuitively guided, so each session is unique.
Assisted Stretching
60 min session
I’ll guide your body into stretches, using the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique to help your body feel comfortable going deeper at its own pace. We’ll use your breathe to calm your body and help you feel more relaxed even in the discomfort of a stretch.
Caregiving and Companionship
Duration depends on needs
I offer companionship and non-medical caregiving for the dying and those with special needs. Please contact me to discuss your situation and we’ll figure out how best I can support you or your loved one.
What You Will Need
For yoga classes, you will need a yoga mat and a quiet, flat space to practice. I also suggest having the following props available: 1-2 yoga blocks or block substitutes (a stack of books can work in a pinch), 1-2 sturdy blankets, a bolster or pillow, and a strap or belt. For reiki sessions, you will need a quiet space where we will not be interrupted (guest bedrooms are ideal if you have one!). We will either need enough space for my massage table, or a bed or soft spot on a carpeted floor where you can comfortably relax. Both yoga and reiki sessions can be conducted outside, weather permitting.
Cancellation Policy
Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel our session.
If you need to cancel the day of our appointment, I may need to charge a cancellation fee.
Upcoming Events
NOV
6
2024
Restore and Gong Bath
Open level class with about 45 minutes of gentle movements and restorative poses and 30 minutes of gong vibration. Every Wednesday night, 7:30pm-8:30pm at Be Free Healing in Fort Collins, CO. Sliding scale pricing is available.
NOV
23
2024
Cuddle and Connect: A Journey of Comfort and Consent for Women
2hr workshop co-facilitated with the wonderful Priscila Rodriguez. When we are born, our infant bodies rely on physical touch to feel belonging, comfort, and safety. As adults, we still need touch – research shows that physical contact can calm our nervous system, slow down our heartbeat, and lower our blood pressure. However, depending on our life experiences and the state of our nervous system, receiving touch can send us into deregulation or overwhelm, or trigger traumatic memories. It might even be difficult for us to distinguish between pleasant and unpleasant sensations when we are held or embraced. How do we give and receive supportive, caring touch? Together we’ll practice experiencing physical contact while staying grounded, tuning into what our bodies truly want, communicating with our touch partners, and being explicit about consent. We’ll work our way from hand holding to full body cuddles, pausing often to recenter and reflect as a group. Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. 6pm-8pm at Be Free Healing in Fort Collins, CO. $30.