Autobiography in Five Short Chapters

I. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless. It takes forever to find a way out.

II. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I still don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. It still takes a long time to get out.

III. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it there, I still fall in. It's habit. I know where I am. I get out immediately.

IV. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

V. I walk down a different street.

1977 Portia Nelson

Somatic Guide

Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation & Reiki Practitioner

Awaken your inner healing intelligence for transformation

I am dedicated to assisting individuals awaken to their inner healing intelligence through integrating a synergistic blend of embodiment-based modalities into my work with clients. I have over ten years’ experience guiding individuals through the design and facilitation of private and group offerings to address the mental, emotional and physical health needs of those with acute and autoimmune disease, in collaboration with hospitals and community organizations.

I also work as a patient advocate to bridge the gap between allopathic and Complementary and Alternative medicine. My lived experience as a childhood cancer survivor who struggled for decades with chronic illness and mental, emotional & spiritual challenges after being declared cured greatly informs the work that I do and fuels my passion for healing through the mind-body connection.

Certifications

  • Master of Teaching, the University of Toronto

    • Research focus: supporting the mental health of students

  • 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training & Self-Development Program, Yogayama at Ahimsa Yoga Centre

  • Level 1 Reiki and Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, initiated by Willa Kunkel

  • Health & Wellness Coaching certification, Wellcoaches