My
Background
With nearly two decades of experience mentoring, coaching, and advising, I bring a unique blend of somatic expertise, leadership insight, and creative strategy to my work.
On the somatic and embodiment side, I’m a certified practitioner in the UZAZU method of embodied intelligence for individuals and groups. I’m also a certified Empty Out Practitioner and Body Breath Method Guide, and I’ve completed the Integrated Somatic Parts Work certification (levels 1 and 2) through the Embody Lab. Additionally, I’ve trained in Level 1 NuMethod Facilitation with Carmen Spangola via the Numinous Network—a program emphasizing self-regulation, group stabilization, and power-aware, attachment-based somatic techniques.
On the strategy side, I bring 20 years of experience in brand development, digital marketing, and public relations. As the founder of PR Couture—one of the top global PR brands, which I recently sold—I’ve worked as a strategist, writer, and adjunct professor, guiding individuals and organizations to align their vision with meaningful action.
I hold a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from San Diego State University, where my thesis explored a theoretical framework for fashion public relations—the first of its kind. I graduated with honors from Pitzer College with a combined degree in Media Studies and Gender/Feminist Studies, where I co-directed a documentary on dressing up, wrote a 20-page paper on menstruation, and took classes in modern dance (because, why not?).
I live in San Diego with my partner and our son, who’ve gotten used to my solo kitchen dance parties—and sometimes even join in.
My
APPROACH
Centers the Body-Mind as the Compass
At the heart of my work is the belief that your body holds the wisdom you need. I use somatic and embodiment practices and attachment-based techniques to help you tune into your body’s signals, shift stuck patterns, and access a deeper sense of clarity and self-trust.
Bridges the Personal and Professional
Life has a way of layering us—family dynamics, cultural expectations, professional pursuits, and that relentless inner critic telling us what we should do. My work begins with gently peeling back those layers to uncover your truer Self—the one that knows what you value, desire, and how you’re meant to live and lead.
Imparts Practical Tools for Sustainable Growth
Your mind and body are always speaking, but they’re not always on the same page. By strengthening this inner dialogue through somatic practices, we’ll build the kind of self-trust that holds steady under pressure. This embodied congruence supports meaningful action and change.
Power-and-Trauma-Aware
My approach acknowledges the systemic forces that shape our lives, including power dynamics, attachment patterns, and the pressures of the triple-P — perfectionism-people-pleasing-procrastination. Together, we’ll create a supportive, judgment-free space to explore and redefine how you show up for yourself and others — so you can be the you that you aim to be, more and more of the time.
Guided by Experience and Curiosity
Life is cyclical, not linear. Like the tides, we ebb and flow. We’ll deepen your connection to the broader patterns in your life, helping you honor where you are and move gracefully into what’s next. With nearly two decades of coaching and mentoring, I bring both structure and intuition to our work. equipping you with tools, strategies, and self-trust you can carry forward into every corner of your life
Love
Notes
Unoffical Credentials
- Master’s degree in listening between the lines and putting words to what’s going on underneath
- Certified in Kitchen Dance Party Facilitation™.
- PhD in Overthinking (mostly-recovered).”
A few of my favorite things
- 80s Ballads Forever. I know all the lyrics—don’t challenge me unless you’re ready to tap in for a duet of Islands in the Stream.
- Thrift Stores Are My Happy Place. I live for the thrill of finding the perfect treasure (even if it ends up joining the other perfect finds I didn’t need) and I will happily shop for you anytime. Just don’t rush me.
- Trashy Paranormal Romance? Yes, Please. Give me a moody vampire, a tortured werewolf, or a witchy love triangle, and I’m set. At least until the next book.
- Hot Water Bottles Are Sacred. I’ll never kick one out of bed. Warmth and coziness are non-negotiable.
