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    My journey into holistic medicine began with something as simple as a cup of tea, and it flowered naturally with each decade. I have always had a love for tea. Discovering how herbs could soothe and heal sparked a passion that has only grown over the years. I had chronic infections growing up and was on antibiotics often. When I was able to eliminate a recurring sinus infection with Apple Cider Vinegar I started taking natural healing into my own routine. I was on another round of antibiotics and a UTI was on its way to a Kidney Infection. I took herbs in adjunct and recovered much more rapidly. When I learned about Cranberry juice as a preventative, I didn't get any bad UTI infections again. Then I learned about Hibiscus tea used in Africa as a herbal remedy. This opened my eyes to how much ancient wisdom has been overshadowed and suppressed.

Another side of my story is that I was an athlete and a competitive snowboarder growing up, and that often included injuries, aches, and pains. I started taking yoga classes at age 12. It gave me an edge to be flexible and clear-minded. I began using my yoga asana practice and the Chinese salve Tiger Balm for muscle aches and recovery.  Yoga significantly improved my mental health as I faced suicidal ideation and struggled to face the cruelty of the world.  As a teenager hard-wired with empathy for humankind, waterways, plant life, ecosystems, and animals, I felt a deep pain inside me. I had to find a way to cultivate resilience. Buddhism, yoga, and meditation practice became an anchor for life's storms. From there, I continued to learn natural ways to heal all levels of my being. Creating wellbeing in my mind and body became a focal point for me. I felt strongly that Nature was intelligent and that I wanted to preserve the natural environment. From the coral reefs to the glaciers, I felt the daunting loss of ecosystems and species. I had direct experience in oceans and mountaintops; I observed less and less life, and it broke my heart. 

    In 2012 I began to study biology and environmental sciences at Montana State University. I also began my journey as a yoga teacher in 2013, and study of soundhealing shortly after. I worked at the Dharma Center holding space for a young adults' meditation group that met weekly. Then, I lost my Grandfather to cancer, a boyfriend to another woman, and felt heartbroken for Nature still.

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At that point I had the insight that the Earth would not be able to heal until Humanity healed the connection to Nature.

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I studied permaculture at community ventures in Montana and Hawaii for a year. In 2018 I moved to New Mexico to study

the East Asian Healing Arts at Southwest Acupuncture College.  Living in this sacred land of the Tewa people has deepened my appreciation for the traditions and healing ceremonies that are passed down through generations. It has influenced the way I approach health, incorporating both modern and ancient wisdom into my practice.

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    My philosophy of wellness includes ecology, linking

the local environment and natural cycles of change to

the evolving patterns of health and disease. I love to bring

authentic Eastern traditions to meet Western struggles. 

Together with acupuncture, yoga,

sound healing, herbalism, and nutrition, I work with

my patients and students to learn how meet their needs.

At the core of it remains my devotion to the path of

Yoga and selfless service to Nature.