My Journey
I discovered Ayurveda or it might be more appropriate to say, Ayurveda discovered me after a rocky path of misguided decisions.
At the time, I looked at work as a source of happiness. I thought, if I’m going to be somewhere for 8+ hours a day, I should be happy. Which is certainly true but I put so much emphasis on work making me happy that I didn’t realize happiness is an inside job.
For years, I relied on other people and situations to determine if I was going to be happy which created a rollercoaster of emotions that led to various physical manifestations - the most glorious being a stress-induced ulcer. It was “glorious” because only then did I consider the need for change - and this time, I knew it was an inside job.
I began by attending a life coaching program where I saw the opportunity to help myself and potentially others. I started reflecting on my experience and I became more generally more curious about life.
My work-life started to change as well. I was still at the ulcer-producing job but this time, the triggering people, intense workload, and fear-based culture had less of a negative impact on me. In fact, I began using those experiences as sources of growth. I went from feeling like a victim to being more in control and that was just the beginning.
After the success of the life coaching program, my curiosity continued and I was interested in learning about the impact of food on the mind-body. I looked into various nutritional programs but none of them resonated with me until I was introduced to Ayurveda: A life science that takes into consideration the whole person and the universal connection. My heart melted and that became my path. This time, I left my job because it felt complete (not because I wasn't happy) and I began my Ayurvedic journey.
Ayurveda has given me foundational principles to balance the mind-body which has allowed me to deepen my spiritual practice. Now, I move through Life with flow and control. In this Light, it’s my honor and privilege to bring Ayurveda to you and the workplace via the Purpose & Performance program!
My mission is to help others realize their full potential by empowering them to put their health in their own hands.
Education & Accreditation
Professional Member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association and Subcommittee Volunteer
Mount Madonna Institute: Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Interchange Counseling Institute: Life Coach
Western Michigan University: Business Administration & Fine Art