About

My wellness journey began with yoga - I was 22 years old, living in San Francisco and in search of something I could do as I recovered from a knee surgery that left me with 10º range of motion. Up to this point everything worked - my body performed well, my mind was alert and active, sleep happened easily, I was energized.

Yoga was the answer and it shifted my mindset, calling me to pay attention to the way I was using my body as well as the way I was living. Yoga introduced me to the connection between my mind, body and heart and quickly became a guiding principal in my life. For four years I practiced consistently while I worked in a corporate environment - exploring different types of yoga with incredible teachers. I was so drawn to the practice and how awake I felt in my life as a result of it, that I decided to attend my first training in 2002, launching my career as a yoga teacher.

Years later, when I relocated to my native city, Chicago, and started a family, my wellness practice called for a new level of attention. Becoming a mom to three boys, launching my own business, managing my home life, enjoying my marriage, staying active in my community AND remaining healthy and connected to myself required my diligence and full commitment to my well-being.

Now, I understand my wellness as a practice that takes into account my physical, mental and spiritual health, nutrition, sleep, relationships, work, and stress.

I see my wellness as an evolution, a progression and an opportunity for growth each day - some days being easier than others.

I have learned so much since taking that first step into my first yoga class. That knowledge has enabled me to take the steps to identify and incorporate the wellness practices that make my life possible, and I am excited to help you see that path as a possibility for yourself, too.