I had attended a university in FL working towards a major in a BS in Nursing, with a minor in Dance. 3 ½ years into the 4-year program, I was forced to drop the Nursing program due to debilitating migraines.  Although, a life-changing setback, I realized that my body, my ‘self’, was telling me this was not the path I was intended for.

Soon after, I married my high school sweetheart, and now husband for 30 years! I was an at-home mom of two children, who immediately became my world. Both children were diagnosed with childhood bipolar disorder, and my son significant with Autism Spectrum as well. That ‘lost’ career would not have been possible anyhow.

I home-schooled both children for a short time, until they were both psychologically stable to return to public schools. Upon moving to Seattle, our small family quickly acclimated to the welcoming community of Redmond, WA, where we lived for 15 years before moving a short distance to the South Sound.

My son and daughter are now both graduates of the University of Washington. My daughter received her BS in Psychology and my son received his BS in Atmospheric Science. He then went on to earn his Masters degree from MSU’s distance-learning program in Meteorology. They are my pride and joy, and together with my husband, we’ve overcome insurmountable challenges… with the priceless, unconditional therapy and love of our pups.

After 23 years in the IT industry (Microsoft-land), my husband was forced to change careers after the onset and eventual diagnosis of severe narcolepsy. He found his symptoms improved during times of exercise and activity, and began his journey in the Wellness Industry. First obtaining certifications as a personal trainer with countless other certifications in TRX and other forms of training, he went on to receive a Masters degree in Fitness and Wellness.

I’ve learned to embrace the passion for loved ones, opportunities, and integrity in what I do, why I do it, and how. I’ve experienced ‘existing’, but my passion for living has kept me ‘alive’. I have learned to accommodate, persevere, overcome, develop confidence, be creative in every aspect of life, and to live and love with all my heart and soul. I don’t give up; it’s just not me.

Determined to recover from life-threatening conditions in my early 30’s, I attended my first yoga class. That was the catalyst for my transition to ‘being’. Shortly after making the yoga studio my second home and helping wherever possible, I took a leap of faith, and followed my intuition….to success! The dear owner of my second home was my first amazing client.

Although nursing was not my destined path, I’ve always wanted to help others. It’s been quite a journey but I’m now doing what is my true passion, operating my own successful business, working with magnificent practitioners along the way, learning and experiencing more with every step, and helping others to find their passion with their own thriving businesses.