Hello!
I am a Guide, facilitator and educator with a background in clinical therapy, coaching and yoga. I am also an adventurer & travel lover, dog mom, trail runner, hiker and water lover. I love a good cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset and sunrise, flowers and being creative. I am passionate about connection, nature, and creating. I am also passionate about making a difference in the world and having a heart centered business.
Mid life can be a huge time for becoming aware of what really matters, what needs changing, what we need to let go of and a greater sense of who we are and what we want. I know it has for me! Between covid, an aging mom and 2 family deaths I hit burn out that I did not know existed. I was always active, had a successful therapy private practice of 20 years and lived a pretty full life. My body slowed me down in a way to really be able to listen, to connect with myself on a deeper level, heal and make some big changes. I spent time in nature, journaled nearly every day, discovered botanical art, enjoy nature photography, read and slowed down to hear my own thoughts and intuition. I became drawn to the slower living concept and having more space to breathe and be. I realized I also need to make some shifts in my career and I was ready for my next chapter. Hence Root & Restore was created to share what I have learned and support women in their own mid life journey of taking time for themselves to slow down, connect with nature, create and connect with others.
To live consciously is to be open to perceiving the world around us and within us to understand our circumstances and to decide how to respond to them in a way that honors our needs and values. We can pursue our goals that are in alignment with our values with self-awareness. The current paradigm of churning and grinding is not working, however there is another way. A more conscious way.
I am passionate about supporting others to live with more joy and ease.
Mid life can be a huge time for becoming aware of what really matters, what needs changing, what we need to let go of and a greater sense of who we are and what we want. I know it has for me! Between covid, an aging mom and 2 family deaths I hit burn out that I did not know existed. I was always active, had a successful therapy private practice of 20 years and lived a pretty full life. My body slowed me down in a way to really be able to listen, to connect with myself on a deeper level, heal and make some big changes. I spent time in nature, journaled nearly every day, discovered botanical art, enjoy nature photography, read and slowed down to hear my own thoughts and intuition. I became drawn to the slower living concept and having more space to breathe and be. I realized I also need to make some shifts in my career and I was ready for my next chapter. Hence Root & Restore was created to share what I have learned and support women in their own mid life journey of taking time for themselves to slow down, connect with nature, create and connect with others.
To live consciously is to be open to perceiving the world around us and within us to understand our circumstances and to decide how to respond to them in a way that honors our needs and values. We can pursue our goals that are in alignment with our values with self-awareness. The current paradigm of churning and grinding is not working, however there is another way. A more conscious way.
I am passionate about supporting others to live with more joy and ease.
Education, Trainings, and Studies
BA in Sociology and Psychology, Clemson University
M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance, Clemson University
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (Licensed #4287)
Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Certified Conscious Business Coach, BetterUp Coaching
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Charlotte Yoga Club, Therapeutic Based
Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions, Somatic Nature Therapy Institute
Extensive training in trauma sensitive yoga, yoga for anxiety and depression
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course
Numerous and ongoing continuing education courses in emotional wellness, mental health & psychology
