My ability to hold space with calm presence and deep listening comes from over 30 years of meditation and spiritual practice. That journey has shaped who I am and how I coach. It helps me meet people with compassion, curiosity, and zero judgment.

I’m also a breast and thyroid cancer survivor. Facing life and death head on has deepened my understanding of how precious our energy is, how vital it is to be kind to ourselves, and how mindset can shape our experience, especially in challenging times.

After decades of teaching tennis and yoga, I became fascinated by how mindset shapes every part of our lives. Nearly a decade ago, I worked with a life coach who helped me shift my relationship with food. That experience didn’t just change my habits; it showed me that managing my mind is essential to creating the life I want. Most powerfully, it gave me the clarity and confidence to write a book I’d dreamed about for years.

Coaching had such a powerful impact on me that I knew I wanted to offer it to others.

I specialize in supporting individuals during life's critical junctures, times when change is not just desired but necessary. Whether facing health challenges, career transitions, or personal upheavals, I offer guidance rooted in deep presence and lived experience. My work takes two forms: one-on-one coaching to help clients gain clarity and move forward with intention, and the design of intentional gatherings (celebrations of life or milestone events) that honor what matters most. In both, my focus is on clarity, compassion, and meaningful action.

I love that coaching isn’t about giving advice. In fact, I’ve learned that I can never know what’s best for someone else. I believe and trust that you already hold the answers. My role is to be your thinking partner, to help you go inward and uncover what’s true for you, even if it feels a little scary at first.

I work with people who are ready to look within and who want to line up their inner life with the way they’re showing up in the world. This kind of alignment begins in stillness, deepens with insight, and is realized through action.

Professional Background

I bring both formal education and lived experience to my coaching. My path includes a master’s degree, professional coach training, yoga teacher certification, and decades of ongoing learning through courses and personal development. Nearly five years spent living in an ashram in India deepened my understanding of stillness and presence. This blend of academic study, professional training, and spiritual practice shapes the grounded, compassionate way I work with clients today.

Education

• M.A. Sociology – University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• B.A. Anthropology/Sociology – Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada

Certifications & Training

• ICF Certified Life Coach (ACC)
• Certified Forrest Yoga Teacher
• Certified Pickleball Instructor (PCI)
• Certified Tennis Instructor (not current)
• NYS Licensed Massage Therapist (not current)
• OSHO Multiversity – Extensive training in meditation, bodywork, and group facilitation

Professional Highlights

• Three-time Canadian National Tennis Doubles Champion (45’s division)
• Author of On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players
• Decades of teaching experience in yoga, tennis, and pickleball — including five months of study in India with Pattabhi Jois

Continuing Education

• Ongoing coursework and professional development in life coaching
• Currently enrolled in Befriending Death, a continuing education course on end-of-life awareness and support