Yoga found me as a young mother just past twenty in Southern California. What started as a personal tool for physical wellness quickly evolved to a personal tool for spiritual growth. I had no intention to teach yoga and this is where the Accidental Tourist comes into the story. More than that, I didn't want to. My practice felt so very mine and teaching was so, well, not. But I yielded to Divine forces because they're exactly that, Divine. So I tripped and stumbled a bit those early years of travel.

I "visited" several methods, learned the language and terrain of the different lands, and discovered that with time, they all led home. All played an important role in my teaching maturation and all challenged me to be true, raise the bar, and be more radically myself. I built an altar to my heart and kept a steady fire burning for my purpose and commitment. A commitment that runs far and deep and pools at the feet of all Women.

With BeCause Yoga, I am bringing the healing tools of yoga to activists, advocates, artists and educators working on the on the front lines of social change. I teach and practice Yin Yoga and Vinyasa (Hatha) Yoga for full spectrum nourishment of your physical, spiritual and mental self.

I am Yoga Alliance certified at the 500 hour “experienced” level (E-RYT 500) and am a certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher through the Grace Tree Foundation. I also consult with nonprofits on grant writing, strategic planning, meeting facilitation and wellness.

As a Physician Assistant, Functional Medicine practitioner and a Food and Spirit™ practitioner I am passionate about whole person health. After over 20 years working in conventional medicine primary care settings, I knew there was more I could do for people living with chronic illness.

Integrated Spectrum of Health is the blossoming seed planted many years ago. I welcome you to grow with me, choose into your life and create the full spectrum health that is your birthright.