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Somatic Psychotherapist, Yoga Educator, & Mentor

I am drawn to the quiet strength that humans summon in the face of daily trials—the subtle, steadfast ways we cultivate resilience amid life’s chaos. With a deep yearning to move through the world with intention and care, I believe that embodiment is not just a practice, but a way of being—an anchoring in the body’s quiet wisdom. For over twenty years, the path of yoga and mindful movement has been my compass, guiding me to explore how our relationship with the body echoes outward: shaping how we relate to others, to the earth, and to each moment. Through awareness, presence, and connection, I continue to learn how the body tells the truth—and how, by listening, we find our way.

Work With ME

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Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic psychotherapy, or body-based approaches to therapy, engage the deep connection between body and mind as a pathway to healing. Beyond traditional talk therapy, sessions may include gentle invitations to notice physical sensations, explore embodied responses to trauma, chronic stress, or major life changes, and cultivate a greater sense of presence and regulation. This work honors the body as a source of insight, resilience, and restoration. I currently welcome clients at Heart Stone Counseling in South Portland. You're invited to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if this approach feels like the right fit for you.

Weekly Hatha Yoga Class

Tuesdays 4:00 pm

The Portland Yoga Project (Forest Ave.)

In Hatha Yoga, you will practice a series of standing and seated poses with longer holds in each position. Hatha classes do not include "vinyasas," and we often use walls and props to help explore the details of effort and sensation.

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Upcoming events

  • Somatic Practices for Emotional Well Being

    Explore somatic and embodiment practices that support you in connecting to your body to create emotional well being. 

    Deepen your understanding of how movement, stillness, and simple breathwork orient us to a felt sense of the present moment and the implications this has in healing from trauma, prolonged stress and emotional pain.

    Begins October 13, 2025

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  • Movement in Stillness: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

    Learn the art and science of teaching Restorative Yoga.

    Restorative Yoga uses supported poses to allow your body and nervous system the space it requires to rest and be held by the earth. This deeply grounding practice lets you experience a yielded space while turning your awareness towards your breath and more subtle somatic sensations. The purpose is to bring your body, heart, and mind into a responsive place so that you can creatively show up for yourself and others.

    September 20th & 21st

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  • Yoga Teacher's Mentorship Circle

    Developing Somatic Awareness to Teach with Integrity and Authenticity

    A Six-Month In-Person Mentorship

    Rather than learning another technique or modality, this mentorship group is an opportunity to invite more of yourself into your teaching no matter how many years of experience you have. 

    Coming January 2026!

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