My stumble into the wellness industry occurred after having my 3 children. I did not want to feed them popular conventions, but to support them to be resourceful, healthy adults, with the capacity to make conscious life choices, so began my learning journey. Initially completing a BA Health Science in Nutrition, then adding massage & reflexology qualifications, and finally (so I thought) a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology.

I started a Wellness center in Sydney in 2008. Something was missing from my tool box. I wanted to be able to offer clients a truly integrative service. I began practicing Pilates in 2003, & it was my go-to for a decade before I decided to formalize my passion into an additional career limb. In 2013 I formally began the 800-hour rigorous training in Classical Pilates, with Olga Tamara at Authentic Pilates Education in Sydney Australia.

Since graduating in 2015, I have completed an additional year of instruction with some of the best teachers in the Pilates industry including Cynthia Lochard, Lea Francis, Valerie Genatas, & Nick Wearne. To keep up to date with my knowledge, I attend regular conferences & continued education workshops. Most recently with Brooke Siler, Chris Robinson, Simona Cipriani, Kathryn Ross Nash, & Jay Grimes. In August of 2018 I moved to my new location in the San Francisco Bay area.

My philosophy towards health & well- being is integrative. Each session becomes a unique harmonious synthesis that incorporates the specific elements you need based on your presentations at that time. With a fundamental basis in science, clinical experience, & problem-solving skills, I work using an intuitive approach to create & set the frame work for your individual experience.

I am grateful to be able to pass onto to others the wisdom that Joseph Pilates has left through his wonderful corrective exercise system. Pilates is a method - the complete coordination of body, mind & spirit. It is the foundation for incorporating modalities such as massage, reflexology, nutrition & life coaching, which I practice out of my wellness center on iconic Lombard St in San Francisco.

My passion for learning flows on to the desire to empower & support others on their journey of self- discovery. In addition to my private wellness practice, I have worked in the vocational education sector for the last 18 years, educating adult learners in modalities ranging from natural medicine, community services, and counselling to metaphysical wisdom and beyond.

Qualifications:  
• Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio & Rehabilitation Method (2016)
• Graduate Certificate in Polestar Pilates Matwork Instruction Method (2015)
• Certificate of Professional Pilates Instruction in the Classical Method (2015)
• Master of Science in Counselling Psychology (2014)
• Diploma of Vocational Education & Training (2011)
• Diploma of Community Services (2011)
• Grad Dip of Counselling & Psychotherapy (2010)
• BA of Science in Counselling (US)
• Certificate in Massage Therapy Practice (2008)
• BA Health Science in Nutrition (2007)
• Master in Astrological Counselling (2007)
• Diploma of Spiritual Healing (2006)
• Certificate in Reflexology (2005)
• Diploma of Nutrition (2004)
• Advanced Diploma in Catering Operations (1994)