Beneath the noise of everyday life is a deeper steadiness—one that doesn’t need to be created, only remembered. Discovering that quiet presence has been a guiding thread throughout my life.

My studies began more than 25 years ago after a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer. That experience invited me inward, asking me to slow down, listen more deeply, and explore practices that supported healing, resilience, and well-being. During that time, I was drawn to acupuncture, Qi Gong, yoga, and Reiki—each offering a different doorway into balance and reconnection with the body’s natural intelligence.

Years later, the sudden loss of my husband—my partner and closest friend—became another profound turning point. In the midst of grief, I found myself asking, Who am I now? That question deepened my meditation practice and opened a more intimate relationship with stillness, presence, and compassion. Over time, meditation became not only a refuge, but a way of being with life as it is.

This path led me to complete the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, followed by a six-month certification in Mindfulness, Meditation, and Movement with Addie DeHilster. I am currently in an ongoing, immersive study of Biodynamics and the practice of stillness.

Alongside my personal practice and studies, I bring more than 30 years of experience as an educator, working with children with learning and reading challenges. That work continues to shape how I teach today—with patience, clarity, and deep respect for the many different ways people learn, process, and heal.

I look forward to meeting you exactly where you are.

Luna is sometimes an assistant during Stillness sessions. She is a six-year-old Golden Retriever and a certified therapy dog. By client request, she may be present in the studio, either under the table or on the rug, where her gentle, calming presence often adds to the sense of ease and comfort as you relax into your session.