Health and wellness have always been part of who I am, they’re woven into my personality and values.  I’ve always felt called to care for others, and over time I’ve learned that caring for myself is just as essential. I knew it was time to step into coaching when I caught myself asking: How can I help others feel just how good life can truly be? And by “good,” I mean the deep sense of happiness, fulfillment, and health we can experience by looking inward and learning how to nourish our body, mind, and spirit.

My career began as a nurse, a calling I felt for as long as I can remember. It gave me some of my proudest and most formative experiences: teaching me empathy, adaptability, and the power of human connection. At the same time, I saw firsthand how fragmented the healthcare system can be, focused on symptoms, siloed diagnoses, and medications, with root cause and prevention often taking a back seat. While modern medicine is essential, I’ve come to believe it’s not the whole picture—lifestyle is the foundation.

My time at the bedside came to a close as a travel nurse in San Francisco, where I transitioned into an early-stage healthcare startup. That shift allowed me to apply my clinical experience in new ways, building from the ground up, evolving into leadership, and contributing to a broader mission to improve how people experience care. The chaos, constant problem-solving, and rapid learning curves of both nursing and startup life tested me in countless ways. It ultimately strengthened my resilience and reinforced what I already knew: self care, stress management, and healthy boundaries are not luxuries, they are lifelines.