MY STORY: THE JOURNEY THAT LED ME HERE

Facing my fear of heights to take this photo — the beginning of my healing and self-empowerment journey.

I had no concept of unconventional therapy until I met the late Rita Harrison, the founder of the Willow System, back in 2013. Her holistic approach—which, years later, became the cornerstone of my practice—combined life coaching, family constellation work, craniosacral therapy, meditation, chakra-opening exercises, and tailored nutrition. It was unlike anything I had encountered before. Inspired by the dramatic shift I experienced in my own life over a relatively short period, I became certified as a Craniosacral Willow Practitioner four years later, further immersing myself in the healing methods that had profoundly impacted me.

During this time, I noticed a profound shift in my community. As the homeless population in Berkeley, CA, grew rapidly, I felt compelled to support a small camp site nearby. With my newfound confidence and dedication to helping both myself and others, I began to connect with the local community. By listening to their stories, I witnessed their remarkable resilience and uncovered the hidden wisdom they carried. Though I was only able to spend a small portion of my time with them, they planted a precious seed in my mind. This experience inspired me to change my path—from finance to life coaching. In 2020, I became a certified Dream Builder Coach through the Brave Thinking Institute. As I began coaching myself and others, particularly through the challenges of the pandemic, I uncovered blind spots and addressed questions I had long avoided. I came to understand that true success requires healing as its foundation.

Spending time in a large encampment in Berkeley, sharing thanksgiving meals and making dear friends.

After hearing everyone’s stories and witnessing the pains they were working through, I felt called to deepen my understanding of the healing process. I became a certified Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist and joined the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (A.C.H.E.).

Under the guidance of esteemed instructors such as Randal Churchill and Cheryl Canfield, I expanded my expertise in hypnotherapy. I also trained in an enhanced version of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which I now integrate into my practice to support profound, transformative healing.

It’s not about the weight—it’s about balance.

While working with clients, I began to notice a common thread in their struggles: many were profoundly shaped by their relationships with their mothers. Our parents—especially our mothers—imprint not only physical traits but also fears, traumas, and perspectives on life. Through my personal journey and professional growth, I’ve learned to see childhood traumas not as burdens, but as assignments—painful yet invaluable opportunities for transformation. Healing, I’ve discovered, is not simply about overcoming trauma; it’s about unlocking the code to our true life purpose. Each trauma is like a closed shell resting beneath dark waters in the depths of our subconscious. All it takes is the courage to dive in and crack the shell, revealing the pearl of light within. When we bring light to our past, true healing unfolds.

I will never forget my first session with Rita. When she asked, “Why are you here?” I responded, “To find the answer to a question I’ve had for years: I work so hard—why am I not living the life I want?” She asked, “How do you want to live?” I answered, “I’m not sure, but I wish to reach the end of my journey with joy, thank my body for carrying me, and move on to my next adventure with a smile.” She smiled with such satisfaction and said, “Let’s start then!” That session marked the beginning of my transformation—a reminder of how all my work since then, both personal and professional, began with the courage to face myself and my story.

If you haven’t been able to find answers to your life’s questions, and if anxiety, lack of self-confidence, addiction, anger, phobias, self-sabotaging habits, or difficulty trusting yourself and others have kept you from enjoying a healthy and fulfilling life, I am here to dive with you to find your pearl. You are not alone. You are safe. You are loved.