More About Me
Growing up in Eugene, OR, I was exposed to a holistic way of life. As a teenager in the 70's, I loved music, nature, and embracing my free spirit. I was fascinated with herbal medicine and alternative health, and when I was 12, the neighbor who looked like a wizard gave me a crystal.
In 1987, I had the opportunity to live and work at Harbin Hot Springs, where I apprenticed with a 92-year-old Cherokee Shaman. Grandfather Roberts passed in my arms that summer, but I would go on to meet and study with many leaders of the Human Potential Movement during my time at Harbin.
I became a certified massage therapist while there, and later enjoyed a wonderful clientele in Los Angeles and on Maui for over 10 years.
You can see most of my certifications here.
I discovered hypnotherapy in 1989 when I experienced its amazing results in my own life. I'd been seeing a therapist to help me navigate a difficult loss when a friend offered me a hypnosis session. I made more progress during that one hour than I had in six months of "talk-talk" therapy. It was truly transformative!
I was certified as a hypnotherapist in 1991 through the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute. I'd been working with body/mind connection for years, and as a massage therapist, I knew that addressing the core cause of any issue is the key to lasting change. Hypnotherapy brought my clients great results, fast.
In 1997, I became a certified Life Coach through Coach U. Founded in 1992 by Thomas J. Leonard, Coach U was the world's first coach training institute, offering accredited programs and a lifetime access program for graduates. The skills I learned during the year-long certification program have been invaluable.
In 2004, I introduced Holistic Menopause, and for the next 20 years, I developed personalized programs and workshops for women, guiding them through the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual changes menopause brings.
I wrote an e-book filled with holistic approaches for symptom relief and held both live and virtual workshops, and I continue to support women in the Holistic Menopause Facebook Group.
I'm dedicated to empowering women to embrace menopause as a positive time, rich with opportunities for enhanced happiness. It has been an honor to support women around the world as they reinvent themselves during this profound life transition.
After 25 years in the Natural Products Industry, working with leading nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, and skincare brands, I returned to school for additional training in body/mind work and received a second hypnotherapy certification in 2024.
