I am grateful for my incredible upbringing of joy, laughter, passion, positive thinking, and love. Having family at the center of the Universe was normal. I’ve been blessed to have my own children and husband join me to make the same vibrant love of life the fabric of our family.

I am grateful to have had such amazing teachers and artists to study with who have kindled my passion for dance. Margie Beals, Shirley Wimmer, Gladys Balin, June Lewis, Clay Talioferro, Jefferson James, Fanchon Shur… and the list goes on and on. They taught and imbued in me the gift and necessity of body discipline, as well as encouraging me to find my own artistry through choreography, teaching and performing.

Dancing was a natural segway into the healing work. The energy I could feel in my feet was transferred into my hands where it became a natural healing tool. My compassion for the human condition grew exponentially and I felt compelled to help people walk through their challenges. My wonderful teachers and healers showed me the way. I am so grateful to Rosalyn Bruyere, John Friedlander, Gloria Hemsher, Deborah Ooten, Ph.D, and so many others who have informed and graced my life’s work.