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About Joy

As a Somatic Practitioner, my greatest joy is witnessing clients experience self-compassion and self-trust.  The GOLD moments for me are seeing clients realize, in just a few sessions, what took me decades to discover.

 

Personally, I have transformed self-criticism into self-appreciation and overcome;

  • An adolescent eating disorder 

  • The related body dysmorphia that followed me into my 40's

  • Traumatic shock loss as a young adult that led to depression and suicidal ideation

  • Burnout tendencies that followed me from Corporate into a wellness career (of all things!) 

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression and mania)

  • Mom guilt that comes with raising children while managing depression.

  • Freeze states from perfectionism paralysis (honestly still a work in progress) 

  • The imposter syndrome, shame, self-doubt that naturally  accompanies these struggles.

I now help others navigate their way back to wholeness.

  • I've gathered knowledge from brilliant teachers and wisdom through experience

  • I've learned the difference between healthy coping strategies and true self-regulation. 

I didn't do this alone...and you don't have to either. 

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'What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.' ~Hecato
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Nervous System, Somatic & Breathwork Training;

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Related and value-added skills, certifications and experience;

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist, 1994

  • Adult Education Certificate (St. Francis Xavier University 2004) 

  • 12 years experience in Corporate Training & Development, Quality Systems, Management, & Pharmaceutical Operations

  • Circle Way Host (Whidbey, WA 2017)

  • Philosophy studies – Classical Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism, Theravada Buddhism

  • Vipassana, Mindfulness Meditation, Retreats and Study (Shirley Johannesen)

  • Ayurvedic Studies, Yoga Health Coaching & Workshop Facilitator 

  • 4th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo (15 years, competitive athlete, instructor)

  • Experienced presenter -  various community & corporate wellness events, retreats 

  • CPR , Mental Health First Aid , ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

  • Retreat and event host (9 Women's retreats at my rural property, multiple day retreats and events near Winnipeg) in collaboration. 

  • Community Volunteer ~ Parent Counsel Chair 

  • Community Volunteer - Founder and Chair of  'Connect' - A Community Day for Women & Girls

  • Community Volunteer - House of Peace (teaching nervous system literacy to immigrant women with complex trauma history, 2025) 

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