My Story

I experienced a recurring cycle of autoimmune disease starting in my late teens. First I experienced stage 4 endometriosis, then autoimmune-based infertility, followed by Epstein Barr, mono, two mystery autoimmune diseases, and IBS. For over 15 years, I worked with several acupuncturists to reduce painful symptoms of endometriosis, support fertility, and strengthen my immune system. In all instances, I found relief and healing. Although the work did not lead to a pregnancy, acupuncture and Chinese herb treatments helped me heal abnormal fibrous tissue growth outside of my uterus and eliminate painful symptoms of endometriosis. The most transformative physical healing that I have experienced is the result of biofield spiritual healing that eliminated my autoimmune illness pattern for an extended time period. In addition to the physical healing, the energetic shift offered emotional and mental lightness. 

The whole health transformation fascinated me. I spent the next two years studying to become a certified Energy Medicine practitioner through the Healing Touch Program. I am also a Reiki Master Practitioner and a yogi trained in Hatha yoga and Prenatal yoga.

My first mala beads were purchased the day I graduated from the Healing Touch Energy Medicine program. I found them at an artist co-op in Asheville, North Carolina. I had no knowledge about this jewelry piece I was acquiring to celebrate a long-awaited day, except that my roommate during the final training weekend wore a string of 108 gemstones. I thought the necklace looked like a fashionable accessory someone on a spiritual journey ought to wear. What surprised me instantly was how the mala made me feel when I wore it. I researched the meaning behind the stones and found they carried the energy of compassion, peace, and comfort —the same energy I felt when in contact with the mala. It was during this time that I had started studying joy. That project had me returning to the bead store, and beginning to make jewelry again after 20 plus years. Creating a mala felt like the perfect blend of my true self expression: jewelry + energy + intention.

Prior to Flourish, I worked in Corporate America for almost two decades. In a leadership role for Fortune 500 companies including JLL, Bank of America, Xerox, and Motorola, I managed diverse teams accountable for development, design, and implementation of corporate real estate management solutions. I hold a BS in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management. A time of despair followed by the pursuit of joy directed my focus full time to the healing arts in 2018.

More about me …

I enjoy practicing yoga daily, walking in nature, and shooting basketball hoops. I am learning to sail and love traveling. I also enjoy painting, photography, and playing the cello. My portfolio page features some of my visual art creativity.

My second book is in its second year of development. It recounts the story of my tour across 9,000 miles to 21 charming bookstores in 21 days and what happened next. I am writing to discover how to live our truest life to the fullest.

I’m mom to 25 year-old Brandon who is an Aerospace Engineer and 20-year old Pierson who is an amazing drummer and aspires to be a police officer in a K-9 unit.

I am a Capricorn, INFJ (Advocate), and Enneagram Type 3 (Achiever). My favorite colors are purple, green, and orange. Food the same color as the serving plate is like nails on a chalkboard. My first company was a line of children’s clothing with a celebrity sighting on The Oprah Winfrey Show. I’m in my ninth year of following joy.