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A little more:

It seems like I've always been interested in spirituality and healing modalities. What brings us to be comfortable in our own skin, to operate in the world with vibrant health & purpose -- this is what makes me tick. My journey began in the rocky early years of addiction recovery & then later on, a health crises led me to explore spiritual practices & studies and travel and learn from healers in many cultures. I began to learn over time to tune in & be present -- to listen; to work with & learn from the body, emotion, breath.  It's an ongoing discovery.

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After my children had grown and retiring from a 16 year career in private wealth management at a big investment bank, had no idea what was next. Some sort of business, I assumed!  I followed some intuition I never quite understood, and took time off to volunteer for a peace project traveling with a shaman, and by the end of the year was back home in NJ, formally studying bodywork, energy modalities and became an avid student of Thai Massage.  Lots of growing experiences followed:  

I had the great blessing to meet Amma, who I am grateful for every day. Yoga teacher training, lots more thai trainings, massage school, ministry school, a degree in religious studies, I co-founded Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness in Audubon NJ, performed weddings for many friends, facilitated spiritual, corporate and 12 step retreats & worked at MD Anderson, doing body movement, yoga and massage for incredible people in cancer recovery. Who knew? 

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In yet another unexpected turn of life, I moved to the Orlando, FL area in at the end of 2020 to be closer to my family, yay!  It has been thrilling to be in a new climate & communities, to be able to stay connected through technology with the east coast, and begin a new adventure in the south.  

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I am consistently astounded by the profound offerings of yogic philosophy and it's many practices. Practicing & teaching yoga, Ayurveda, mantra & offering massage is a passion and an honor that brings me great joy and growth on every level of my being.

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Training 

I deeply honor the many teachers and incredible beings who have influenced my work & life; too many to list.  Here are some of the primary teachers that I have been privileged to work with:

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Yoga: Shiva Das & Ed Zadlo from Yoga on Main, Y4C (Yoga for Cancer Recovery), Bonnie Vermillion Healthy Steps, Sebastian Gentry Laughter Yoga University.

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Bhakti Yoga: Private studies with Yvette OM, attended David Newman Kirtan College, Girish Chant Camp; and deeply inspired by many, many chant artists.  :)

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Bodywork:

Thai Massage Healing Touch (some in Thailand!) with David Roma, Thai Massage with Kimberly Call at the Center for Thai Massage, Rose Griscom in affiliation with ITM in Chang Mai, 'Mukti' Michael Buck & Sudevi Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory, Ayurvedic Massage with Hilary Garivaltis, traditional massage with the Barberio School of Massage.  Reiki levels I, II & III with Dorothy Green, bio-energy healing with Mietek Wirkus, Network Spinal Analysis with Dr. Richard Visone & Dorothy Green. 

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Ministry studies: Martha Creek, Rev. Carol Lawson, Center for Conscious Living/ Emerson Institute

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