My path to this work has been shaped by both science and personal experience.
I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by a strong culture of outdoor adventure that fostered a connection with and curiosity about nature. That passion led me to pursue a career in science. I earned an undergraduate degree in General Biology and a Master’s degree in Marine Science. I spent 15 years working in Environmental Toxicology studying pollution and its impacts on ecosystems. I loved that work and felt deeply connected to protecting natural resources and preserving them for generations to come.
In my late twenties, my life took an unexpected turn. After a miscarriage, I began experiencing severe symptoms that would eventually be diagnosed as endometriosis. For two years I navigated debilitating pain, migraines, vomiting, rectal bleeding, infertility, and repeated dismissal within the medical system before finally receiving a diagnosis at age 29. While I know many women share similar experiences, that journey was incredibly challenging.
With proper care—including surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and my own scientific approach to problem-solving—I began to regain stability in my health and was eventually able to welcome my first child at age 31. Motherhood was joyful, but it also revealed how fragile the balance of my health had been. Managing chronic illness alongside parenting eventually led me to step away from the scientific career I had worked so hard to build. For several years my family lived in a rhythm shaped by my health, navigating “good days and bad days” as we did our best to adapt.
During that time I experienced two additional miscarriages, one of which became life-threatening when a post-miscarriage infection turned septic. In 2017, eight years after my daughter was born, I welcomed my son. However, the physical recovery from his birth was complex. I experienced multiple injuries including a dislocated hip, significant vaginal tearing, and diastasis recti. Although pelvic floor physical therapy helped address some issues, I continued to struggle with pain and instability for nearly a year after he was born.
Around this time I began working with a pelvic health movement teacher whose whole-body approach profoundly changed my perspective. Instead of trying to control my body in order to survive, I began learning how to listen to it. That shift—from control to connection—became the foundation of my healing. Over time I was able to rebuild strength and stability in ways I had not experienced in over a decade.
In 2022, I underwent a hysterectomy as part of my long journey with endometriosis. After recovering, I felt a clear sense of purpose: to support other women navigating similar challenges. Experiences involving pelvic health, chronic pain, and reproductive loss can be isolating and deeply personal, and I believe compassionate, informed support can make a meaningful difference.
Education & Training
In March 2024, I completed Restore Your Core® teacher training, which included study of anatomy, nervous system regulation, tensegrity-based biomechanics, and common patterns of core and pelvic floor dysfunction. My teaching approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique body and experience.
I remain committed to ongoing learning and regularly pursue continuing education to deepen my understanding and better support the people I work with. A list of additional training and educational resources is provided below.
- 300-h Restore Your Core® Teacher Training
- 200-h Yoga Teacher Training (in progress)
- Level 1 Reiki Healer (in progress)
- Activate Your Inner Jaguar: Movement, Meditation, and the Female Body (4-Week Program)
- The Nervous System Reset: Polyvagal Tools for Safety, Connection & Resilience (1-Day Summit)
- Floor To Core: The Foot and Pelvic Floor Connection Workshop
- Human Physiology, Mesa College