Return to Play is a product of my love for the natural world, body-mind medicine, movement, and the healing power of these combined. As a physician assistant and exercise physiologist with training in trauma therapy and Hakomi, I use somatic and nature-based techniques to help clients grow nervous system capacity and embodiment, so they can engage with life from a more authentic, grounded, and curious place.

Sustainable growth occurs in relationship; a flower cannot blossom without nutrients of the composted matter creating the soil, pollinators, and weather cycles providing moisture and sun. Therefore, I use a holistic approach that engages healing through relationship with our greater ecosystem: our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies as well as our relationship to the surrounding community and earth.

My curiosity and passion for body-mind medicine and holistic coaching emerged from my own developmental experiences, time spent as a competitive cyclist, and struggles with long-COVID and chronic migraines. I’ve studied psychoneuroimmunology and the gut-brain axis in relationship to alternative therapies for anxiety and depression and enjoy bringing this knowledge into my work with clients.

With a background in Emergency Medicine and as a first responder on mountain rescue and ski patrol, I am particularly passionate about supporting healthcare professionals, the first responder community, and individuals experiencing complex trauma, loss, and grief.

I enjoy seeking out and appreciating the beauty, joy, love, and mystery in life and nurturing a deep connection with the natural world through gardening, running, hiking, biking, and skiing with my two dogs.