My Story
Living with chronic illness has reshaped how I think about healing, growth, and what it means to live intentionally.
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I understand the frustration, grief and anxiety associated with managing chronic illnesses.Â
I've lived with chronic pain for as long as I can remember. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was a kid, and struggled with chronic back pain due to a gymnastics injury. In my early 20’s, I was diagnosed with a few other chronic conditions, including Celiac disease.
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Many of the symptoms from these conditions were further amplified when I developed fibromyalgia in my late 20’s. At my lowest points, even tasks like washing my hair became difficult, and I endured months of relentless "burning skin" pain, severe fatigue and brain fog.
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At the beginning of my journey with fibromyalgia, I often felt isolated. Friends and family didn’t always understand what I was going through—and truthfully, I didn’t either. Support groups sometimes left me feeling stuck, like I was replaying my struggles without finding a way forward.
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During all of this, I was living abroad, working to build a business, and feeling incredibly discouraged. However, the severity of my condition became a catalyst for change; I had no choice but to understand my body better and learn how to partner with it.Â
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I began to build a life spacious enough to hold both the hard days and the hopeful ones.​​
Driven to find a path forward, I embraced lifestyle adjustments, dove into self-education, explored complementary approaches, and went through a lot of trial and error. Over the years, I’ve learned a great deal about myself and how to navigate life with a dynamic disability.
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What helped me feel most like myself again was nervous system regulation and the support of skilled, compassionate practitioners. Coaching, in particular, helped me pursue goals in ways that honoured both my body and my spirit. It showed me how transformative it can be to feel truly supported.
Now, with that same sense of purpose, I offer coaching for those navigating their goals alongside challenges like chronic illness. I’m here to walk with you as you reconnect with yourself, clarify what matters most, and build something sustainable and meaningful.
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I don’t have all the answers, and I still have hard days, but I believe in the quiet strength we each carry. Even in uncertainty, we can carve out a life that feels like our own.
Snapshots of Me
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Environmental engineer by degree and waste diversion enthusiast
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Passionate about the connection between our physical, mental and spiritual well-being and the health of our environment
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¡Hablo español! but I don't (yet) offer coaching in Spanish
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Trained in Life Coaching skills, NLP, EFT/TFT and nervous system regulation
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Forever in love with the colour pink
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I hold the (unpopular) belief that Birkenstocks are the epitome of style!