Like many, in my late teens & early 20's I really wasn't sure what 'wellness' was or if it was something I even needed to pay attention to. But I knew something was missing. I wanted to understand myself more and connect with myself deeper. 

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Design school took me to NYC where I fed my curiosity. After buying the book 'Healing with Whole Foods, I experimented with different ways of eating & gained understanding of how the foods I put in my body affected my mood, energy & productivity. Work in the surf industry took me to California where I became more in tune with moving my body & the environment. In 2010, family brought me back to Detroit where I was certified to teach yoga (schedule HERE) and started a vegan catering company, Detroit Gypsy Kitchen. Serving my community through events & pop-ups was gratifying, but I knew I could make a bigger impact so I dove back into school.

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In 2013 I was certified as a Holistic Health Coach through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Then in Plant-Based Nutrition through The T. Colin Campbell Foundation via Cornell. In 2016, I created The Empowered Life Planner, a wellness inspired, habit-building day planner which is now in its 9th year! I also started working as a recovery coach for those in outpatient addiction recovery. In 2019 I led my first wellness retreat in the Dominican Republic & began teaching online courses. In 2021 I was certified as an Intuitive Practitioner. In March of 2023 I was certified as an end of life doula through INELDA & have been preparing to support the dying and their families. In 2024 I went through the Mahayoga Practitioner Training to get into a deeper meditation practice as well as share these practices with my clients. I am always curious about further ways to educate myself and intend to be a lifelong student in all areas I'm passionate about.