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;
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An adolescent eating disorder
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The related body dysmorphia that followed me into my 40's
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Traumatic shock loss as a young adult that led to depression and suicidal ideation
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Burnout tendencies that followed me from Corporate into a wellness career (of all things!)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression and mania)
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Mom guilt that comes with raising children while managing depression.
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Freeze states from perfectionism paralysis (honestly still a work in progress)
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The imposter syndrome, shame, self-doubt that naturally accompanies these struggles.
I now help others navigate their way back to wholeness.
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I've gathered knowledge from brilliant teachers and wisdom through experience.
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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.

'What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.' ~Hecato


Nervous System, Somatic & Breathwork Training;
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Nervous System Certification Course (Jessica Maguire, Australia), Nov 2025
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Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst Professional School of Breathing Sciences (Dr. Peter Litchfield), 2024
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Certificate of Completion 'Repairing the Vagus Nerve' (Jessica Maquire, Nervous System School March 2022)
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Certificate of Completion - 300 hr Somatic Movement Education in Interdisciplinary Movement and Somatics, Somatic Groundwork Teacher (Somakinese School , Kaila June Keliikuli, USA 2021-2022)
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Functional Breathing Recovery (50 hr - LV Kusch, Numa Somatics, 2020)
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Trauma Sensitive Breathwork (50 hr Trevor Yelich, Numa Somatics 2019)
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Somatic Movement/Pandiculation Therapist - SomaSensing TM Intuitive Somatic Therapy (Yasmin Lambat, South Africa, 2019)
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Numa Breathwork Facilitator (Completed 300 hr) @ Numa Somatics Integrated Breathwork Therapy (Trevor Yelich, Canada, 2018)
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Certified Holding Space Practitioner @ Center for Holding Space (Heather Plett, Canada, 2017-2019)
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Bodymind BallworkTM Facilitator (Ellen Saltonstall, New York)
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Certified Yoga Teacher (Anusara Yoga, RYT 500) Studio Owner 2010-2022
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15 years leading groups, private clients, weekly classes & workshops.
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On-going professional CE related to trauma integration and human behaviour.
Related and value-added skills, certifications and experience;
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Medical Laboratory Technologist, 1994
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Adult Education Certificate (St. Francis Xavier University 2004)
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12 years experience in Corporate Training & Development, Quality Systems, Management, & Pharmaceutical Operations
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Philosophy studies – Classical Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism, Theravada Buddhism
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Vipassana, Mindfulness Meditation, Retreats and Study (Shirley Johannesen)
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Ayurvedic Studies, Yoga Health Coaching & Workshop Facilitator
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4th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo (15 years, competitive athlete, instructor)
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Experienced presenter - various community & corporate wellness events, retreats
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CPR , Mental Health First Aid , ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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Retreat and event host (9 Women's retreats at my rural property, multiple day retreats and events near Winnipeg) in collaboration.
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Community Volunteer ~ Parent Counsel Chair
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Community Volunteer - Founder and Chair of 'Connect' - A Community Day for Women & Girls
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Community Volunteer - House of Peace (teaching nervous system literacy to immigrant women with complex trauma history, 2025)



