I was born and raised in Drayton Valley, Alberta which is where I also chose to settle with my husband, three amazing kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats (accidentally). We have spent the last 5 years fixing up our “dream acreage” complete with a rink in the winter, garden in the summer and walking trails.

We are so grateful to be near to friends, family, and our support network. I like to do anything in the sunshine, especially with my loved ones. These activities include snowboarding, hiking, biking, camping, foraging and power walking with my Shih tzu.

I am a self-proclaimed purist and am happiest in my garden, I find great delight from creating and cooking from scratch (sourdough is my kids favorite). I also have been known to enjoy down days and relaxing in Kirkland sweatpants as I attempt to read numerous books per month. I am a people person not a paper person (I’m working on that), and often accused of being a bleeding heart (I recently quit watching dog adoption videos because I want all the dogs). We are very blessed to have adopted our third child from Africa.

This has been a powerful journey of self-discovery where I have learnt so much about attachment, development, and trauma. This has impacted how I view the many adults in my life who are trying to process their past/childhood pain, often just doing the best that they can. Trauma affects all of us, and all of us differently. Our experience has exposed a deep passion for unearthing the real need behind the symptom, behavior, or issue.

There is great healing possible through the connection of our mind, bodies, souls and through healthy attached relationships. I like the investigation work it takes to find the why behind the symptom and enjoy the creative approach required to think outside the box.  

I am learning of the great benefits of utilizing quality nutrition and using our food as medicine. Knowing what’s in our food and therefore what we are putting into our bodies is so empowering, we have a say!)