about

as a licensed therapist and a board-certified coach, i specialize in mental health and wellness with an emphasis on developing self-leadership, transcending patterns and creating inner sturdiness.

my approach is informed by my work across industries and post-graduate training in traumatic stress, integrative restoration yoga nidra, polyvagal theory, lifestyle medicine and interpersonal neurobiology.

my clinical work has taken place in hospitals, community mental health clinics, hospices, veteran centers, corporate wellness, virtual mental health platforms and integrated managed care programs.

alongside my work as a therapist and coach, i’ve spent 10 years in the yoga, dance, martial arts and fitness worlds. I have worked as a strength coach, mobility coach and have taught yoga since 2009 and meditation since 2018. beyond the physical, my work focused on building resilience and adaptivity by engaging the nervous system and developing mindset.

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i hold undergraduate and graduate degrees from new york university. additional Certifications: national board of health and wellness coaching, integrative restoration institute, american college of lifestyle medicine, the mayo clinic, the polyvagal institute, mindsight institute, national council for mental well-being, yoga alliance

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past lectures and presentations

  • New York university- “mental health in alternative medicine”

  • mount sinai Beth Israel hospital- “hospice care and cultural competence”

  • alzheimer’s Foundation of America- “interdisciplinary end-of-life care”

  • corporate wellness programs- “mindfulness as a foundation for resilience” “mindset development and building emotional athleticism”

my background includes formal education, clinical experience, teaching and careers across mental health, movement and coaching.