More about me

I’ve been pursuing spiritual endeavors ever since my mom introduced me to yoga and Tai Chi when I was 15. Growing up in a religious household, prayer and other forms of meditation were all around me. 

As an adult I’ve continued an intensive practice of meditation, energy work, and Zen  mostly with the Zen Community of Oregon, Caverly Morgan, Rupert Spira, Mooji, and Martin Awlyard. 

I have two Reiki degrees and completed a hospice volunteer training with Dale Borglum in 2017. This coming June 2026, I’ll be completing a 200-hr yoga teacher training with the School of Living Yoga as well as a Mindfulness Teacher Training by the MTI. 

This section would not be complete without mentioning my large and wonderful family! I’m married and have three wonderfully-challenging biological children aged 9, 7, and 4, and four step-children aged 25, 25, 23, and 22. We co-habitate with our senior cat Stella and bunnies Maple and Oreo. 

You can learn more about my previous academic career under  Research.