“I believe I was put here on this planet to offer people a way to deeply understand themselves and the world around them, and the interconnectedness and impact between the two.”
My Purpose in Life and in Work
My Story
Growing up on a horse farm and in nature daily gave me a unique opportunity of deep observation and awareness. This translated beautifully into my work as an Acupuncturist and Herbalist, working as a witness to my patient’s conditions in a way that they usually had not experienced before.
After 5 years of owning a formal practice, I increasingly became frustrated with the amount of people who came to me hoping I would “cure them”, but unwilling to be accountable for their own lives and actions that were contributing to their problems.
And then there were the people that faced it head on…
The Shift
After 6 years of having a formal practice, I began to see who was really able to heal, and those who stayed stuck in the same cycle. The people who dove headfirst into examining their food, their lifestyle, their mindset and their quality of movement, were often the ones who began to make drastic shifts and lasting change. They became a partner in the process, rather than just a victim to circumstance. They CHANGED their circumstance. And miracles began to work in their lives.
Problems they had for YEARS would vanish. Their treatments and herbs would last longer. They would be happier, more energetic, more optimistic and hopeful. Create better relationships. Find more joy. It was beautiful! And I was honored to be a part of the process of it all.
But something still felt like it was missing to me. I was left feeling like there was something more that I needed to be doing. That’s when it all changed.
The Dream
When I became a mom, my focus shifted to finding the healthiest baby products, which sadly, can be somewhat of a novelty. Plastic filled diapers and bottles containing hormone disrupting chemicals, soaps and lotions with artificial fragrances and preservatives that are endocrine disruptors, clothing with synthetic materials that cause hormone imbalances, skin issues, cancer, and more.
Sadly, there are many moms out there who don’t know any better! We think we can trust these systems that have been put in place to provide us with cleaning products, clothing, food, self-care products, and more, but sadly, profit is put over the quality of the product time and time again.
So my focus shifted - while working to serve my community in person with acupuncture is a piece of what I do, my passion and drive is to help moms create a healthier, safer home for themselves and their families, and to feel confident in their abilities to do so.
The Path
So now, the path forward is clear. In my efforts to create a shift in humanity to create a better world, my place is to serve my direct community with acupuncture, movement classes, and wellness education, while I build a community that stretches out to reach moms of all pathways; to create change for the benefit of future generations, it is up to us as parents to take responsibility in shaping their future.
I am so grateful to be a part of your journey, and am so excited to see where this all leads. I invite you to fully step into your power and capability, and join the movement of creating a better tomorrow, for everyone.
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