About Me

I’m a nurse practitioner with over four decades of experience in health care. I’ve worked in—oncology, bone marrow transplant, palliative care, and hospice. Over my career, I’ve learned to navigate life’s grey and messy areas with compassion and explore my own mortality while embracing life. Today, I bring that same empathetic presence to coaching, welcoming everyone who is seeking guidance through life’s transitions—whether you’re facing loss, uncertainty, or simply looking to grow.

My life journey has been driven by a deep curiosity about what it means to be human— particularly how does the the transcendent manifest in everyday life. Alongside my formal training at Virginia Commonwealth University (earning my bachelor’s, master’s in oncology nursing, and advanced nurse practitioner credentials), I have embraced non-traditional healing therapies. I’m certified in Mind/Body Medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine, in End of Life Care through the Metta Institute, and as a Wayfinder Life Coach through the Martha Beck Institute. These experiences have helped me value both traditional and non-traditional healing methods including acupuncture, massage, healing touch, reiki, and herbal treatments as well as talk therapy and life coaching. In addition I’ve investigated extraordinary ways to explore my inner world through astrology, shamanism, holistic breath work, tarot and even psychics. Why leave any stones unturned?

I’m also walking my own path of healing and living in a human body, which informs my understanding of both the benefits and limitations of standard approaches to health and well being. My approach is informed not only by the amazing human beings I’ve cared for over the years but also by teachers like Pema Chodron, Ram Dass, John O’donohue, Trisha Hersey, Maya Angelou, and many others who continue to inspire me. I’m passionate about all forms of creative expression —whether it’s poetry, visual arts, music, or dance—I believe that creativity is at the heart of being human.

Now based in Charlottesville, Virginia, I live with my husband and our golden retriever. In June 2024, I retired from hospital work to fully embrace coaching—my own journey toward calm, clarity, and freedom—and to help others discover their unique path. My coaching practice is open to everyone, offering a blend of warmth, wisdom, and practical tools for personal growth and healing.

I invite you to join me in exploring a more compassionate, creative, and balanced way of living.