I believe meaningful change begins with awareness.

Mindfulness is at the heart of my work. It has taught me that we don’t have to fight ourselves into change. When we pause, notice what is happening without judgment, and meet ourselves with compassion, we create space for new choices.

My own journey has made this work deeply personal. As a Marine Corps Veteran, I learned firsthand how difficult it can be to manage stress. I also know what it feels like to struggle with perfectionism, emotional eating, and the feeling that you should somehow be doing better. Learning to approach myself with greater awareness and kindness changed the way I live, and it’s what I want to share with others.

As a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Integrative Nurse Coach, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding to my work. I completed professional training in Mindful Eating and was honored to be hired as a lecturer to teach students through Stanford’s Living Education department. Today, I bring that same knowledge to 1:1 coaching and the Mindful Eating Groups I facilitate, helping people navigate emotional eating, cravings, overeating, and the guilt that can follow, often leaving us feeling like we blew it. Together, we slow down, tune in, and develop a more compassionate way of relating to food, so we can feel more calm and relaxed around food.

In 1:1 coaching, we’ll use mindfulness to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings so you can choose how you respond. We’ll work on letting go of perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, and self-limiting beliefs that keep you stuck, whether with food, relationships, or other areas of life. Together, we’ll identify the health and wellness goals that matter most to you and turn them into realistic, doable steps. You’ll build habits that support your well-being, make time for self-care without guilt, and learn to be a kinder, more compassionate friend to yourself. As you let go of what’s been holding you back, you may find yourself trusting yourself more, dreaming bigger, and finally doing  things you’ve wanted to do for years.

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re ready to create meaningful change, I’d love to walk alongside you.