Holistic Health: Body + Mind + Emotions + Spirit

My interest in health & wellness began through my own competitive running as a child, (fun fact: I ran in the cross-country Junior Olympics in CA when I was 9). I grew up in New England, and trained as a Physical Therapist at the University of Nottingham, UK, where I graduated with a first class honors degree, and won an award for my thesis on motivational psychology for elite athletes with disabilities. I worked in a variety of settings, from acute National Health Service hospitals to sports rehabilitation facilities, and with a range of clients and specialties, including elite athletes, orthopedics, acute trauma, student wellness, chronic degenerative conditions, rheumatology, geriatric care, and pre and post-natal health.

I was the Managing Director of my own health and wellness clinic for 8 years, where I worked with individuals, groups, schools, and corporations to optimize health and wellness. My overseas experience in the health field has been invaluable, and I gained extensive training and expertise in the field of holistic health.

Throughout my career as a health professional, I’ve always had a special interest in mental and emotional wellbeing. I have witnessed first-hand that beyond physical health in our bodies, the health of our minds and emotions are so inter-connected and vital for wellness. As a health and wellness coach, I specialize in emotional wellbeing, healing from stress and burnout, nervous system regulation, life transitions, and self-compassion.

I founded Luminate Wellness Co to help people live and feel healthier using science-backed, holistic wellness coaching and tools. I am dedicated to continuing my ‘why’ for becoming a health professional over twenty years ago: because I truly care about people’s wellbeing, and I want them to feel less alone, and more connected, affirmed, and supported on their wellness journey.