About Me
About Me
From a young age, I've had a passion for helping people make positive changes in their lives. I pursued an Applied Justice Studies Degree program and landed a job as a Probation Officer, where I had the opportunity to work with diverse groups of people who were struggling to cope with various challenges in their lives.
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In 2009, I pursued my passion for fitness while teaching as a hobby, blending my love for running, yoga, and group fitness. My dream was to leave my career in the justice system and open my own fitness studio, but the transition was tough.
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Despite the challenges, I took a leap of faith and opened Barre Body Studios in Calgary in 2012. I created my brand, fitness program, and teacher training program, working with many wonderful people along the way.
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When the pandemic hit in 2020, maintaining a studio space became challenging, and I made the decision to leave that chapter behind and enrolled in Integrative Somatic Therapy training with Ratha Chek at the Mind Soul Body Healing Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
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Now, as a trained Integrative Somatic Therapy Practitioner, I've blended 20 years of experience working with people to offer support, guidance, and healing to those seeking freedom. Through guided mindfulness, movement, breath work, and resourcing, I help people connect with their internal environment and relieve emotional and physical stress from their bodies.
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I still believe that we all have the power to create lasting changes and shed layers at any stage in our lives. I'm passionate about helping people achieve this, and I hope to inspire and empower others to pursue their dreams, no matter how daunting the journey may seem.
Education, Training, & Certifications
2000-2004
Applied Justice Studies Degree
Mount Royal University
2009-Present
Mind-Body Group Fitness Certification
Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association
2009
100 hr, Yoga Certification
Calgary Hot Yoga
2013
Mat Pilates & Standing Pilates Certification
The Method Pilates
2015
Anatomy Trains in Structure & Function Certification
Tom Meyers
2022
Trauma, Brain, and Body, Level 1, ISTP Certification
Integrative Somatic Studies Institute
2022-2023
Trauma, Emotions, and the Body, Level 2, ISTP Certification
Integrative Somatic Studies Institute
2022-2024
Breath, Emotions, Energy, and the Body, Level 3, ISTP Certification
Integrative Somatic Studies Institute
Current Studies
2023-2024
200 hr Integrative Restorative Yoga Teacher
Mandorla Yoga Insitute & Integrative Somatic Studies Institute
2023-2024
200 hr Integrative Thai Yoga Bodywork
Mandorla Yoga Insitute & Integrative Somatic Studies Institute