MY STORY

From Athlete to Outsider

I grew up active, sporty, and full of energy. As a teenager, however, I struggled to fit in. I expressed myself differently - through music, fashion, art, and creativity - and that made me a target for bullying. Over time, the constant anxiety pushed me away from team sports and social spaces, and I retreated inward. What once felt like confidence turned into years of depression, anxiety, and feeling “not enough.”

Art as Medicine

Creative expression became my refuge. I poured my emotions into visual art - drawing, painting, sculpture - and eventually discovered hair and makeup artistry. I fell in love with helping people feel beautiful and confident in their own skin, and that passion became my career.

A Turning Point: Injury & Healing

In 2010, I moved to Vancouver to pursue hairstyling at a high-end salon. Outside of work, I lived for adventure, especially snowboarding. During a competition in Whistler, a serious accident left me with a concussion and fractured bones. Forced to slow down, I turned my focus inward and discovered yoga and restorative movement. This marked the beginning of my healing journey.

When My Body Said “No”

On my 21st birthday, my health took a sudden and frightening turn. After a single glass of wine, my body broke out in hives and my throat swelled shut. The symptoms never fully went away -my skin worsened, my hair fell out, and my eyes swelled shut during hair color services. Eventually, a naturopath revealed the root cause: toxic exposure to heavy metals in salon chemicals. My dream job was making me sick.

Letting go of a career I loved was devastating - but my body left me no choice.

Awakening & Plant Medicine

After leaving the hair industry in 2012, I traveled, attended Burning Man, and was introduced to plant medicine. This experience cracked something open in me. When I returned to Canada, yoga became a daily anchor, and later that year I completed a 200-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Jamaica. The experience expanded my awareness of healing, of privilege, of spirituality and of the deeper layers of being human.

Life Off-Grid & Falling in Love with the Earth

In 2014, I followed a calling to Costa Rica, volunteering on an off-grid organic farm deep in the jungle. What started as a short stay became six transformative months. Living close to the land, I learned herbal medicine, food growing, permaculture, and traditional ways of living. This chapter reshaped my understanding of health, sustainability, and what it truly means to thrive - not just survive.

Formal Training & Integration

Returning to Canada, I knew I wanted a life rooted in nature and healing. In 2015, I moved to Victoria, BC to study Holistic Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific Rim College. I later added Phytotherapy (Western Herbal Medicine), graduating with two diplomas after 6.5 years of study. During my final semester, I also earned two Personal Training certifications (ISSA & CanFit Pro). In 2023 I began my studies of Astrology and Tarot and received certification from my dear friend and mentor Luna Veronica Mystic.

Why I Do This Work

Today, I work as a holistic nutritionist, herbalist, astrologer and personal trainer - and I love it deeply. Like my early days in hairstyling, my passion is helping people feel confident, empowered, and at home in their bodies. My work blends science, nature, movement, and lived experience to help others take ownership of their health.

I support people who feel ready to heal, learn, and truly thrive - body, mind, and spirit.