I’m thrilled to share a bit of my personal journey with you in the hopes that it may inspire and offer some encouragement as you embark on your own path towards healing and nurturing a healthier nervous system.
My professional journey began as a Registered Nurse back in the 1980s. Early on, I found myself counselling at a Women’s Clinic, then transitioned into providing home care nursing for individuals and families recovering from post-traumatic injuries. Subsequently, I spent nine years working in inpatient psychiatric care, where I supported individuals dealing with chronic mental illness, addiction, eating disorders, and head injuries.
However, amidst my professional endeavours, I found myself grappling with chronic pain, overwhelming anxiety, depression, and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress. A pivotal moment occurred when I experienced a workplace assault, which served as one of many “tipping points” for my nervous system. Following this incident, I took a break from healthcare for several years. Unfortunately, the accumulation of traumatic injuries, stressful environments, and multiple car accidents further exacerbated my symptoms, sending me into a downward spiral.
While traditional and alternative medicine offered some relief, they didn’t address the root cause of my issues. It wasn’t until I stumbled upon Dr. Peter Levine’s book, “Waking the Tiger,” that everything clicked.
The concept of how the body holds trauma resonated deeply with me, and I knew I had found the missing piece in my healing journey. Through my own exploration and training in counselling, Somatic Experiencing, (SEP) and Somatic Practice, I delved into understanding the nervous system and trauma from a new perspective.
As my own nervous system began to settle, my symptoms gradually dissipated. This transformative experience fueled my passion to share this knowledge and support others on their journey towards resilience and healing. Drawing on my background in nursing, I approach therapy with a deep understanding of how somatic-based methods can facilitate the body’s innate capacity for safety and resilience.
I am genuinely passionate about guiding individuals towards their path to recovery. Your body truly holds what it needs to make a recovery…sometimes it just needs a little external support. In my clinical practice, I prioritize compassion and respect for each person’s inner wisdom, recognizing that the body holds the key to its own healing—it sometimes just needs a little external support to thrive.
Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.
RN – Foothills Hospital, Calgary Alberta
BScN University of Michigan
Master Registered Therapeutic Counsellor – ACCT Registration # 2209
Somatic Experiencing – (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) – Peter Levine
Somatic Practice or Table work – Kathy Kain and Steve Terrell
Somatic Relational Therapy and Counselling – Mariah Moser
Brainspotting – Level 1,2 – Steve Sawyer and Dr Pie Frey & Christine Ranich
Eye of the Needle – near Death Experiences
Concussion and PTSD
Healing Ancestral Trauma
Depression Aggression and Life Force
The Somatics of Emotion
The Safe and Sound Protocol – Integrated Listening Systems
Rest and Restore Protocol – Integrated Listening Systems
Tension Release Exercises (TRE)
The Resilience Toolkit
When Love Hurts
