My journey as a healing practitioner began over 25 years ago. With an undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University, I launched a successful massage therapy practice in 1997. Through my work with clients, I came to understand the profound connection that exists between body and mind. I discovered that the tension patterns in my clients’ bodies held emotions and memories of lived experiences, and that deeper healing required bodywork coupled with presence and curiosity towards whatever else wanted to arise from within. Inspired by this realization and wanting to expand my capacity to facilitate growth and healing experiences for clients, I returned to graduate school to pursue further training. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute , North America’s leading institution forDepth Psychology. I started my clinical career in 2008 at Pasadena Mental Health Center, where I worked with diverse groups, including adults, children, couples, and families. After becoming licensed, I established my private practice, and continued to serve adults, adolescents/teens, young adults, and couples in Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles area.