I was Born and raised in Boston, MA. Educated at University of Worcester, MA. and held a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy for the last 21 years. I've practiced in many settings addressing many different medical concerns: neurologic, orthopedic, cardio/pulmonary, cognitive/behavioral rehab, and adaptive equipment, ages 0-109. As my skills expanded I felt limited by the traditional medical world, feeling dissatisfied with what I was allowed to offer and wanting to offer more. There was a balance and harmony missing. Life and pregnancy threw me forward down my path. I sustained some major lumbar, sacrum, coccyx and pelvic sports injuries. Then the loss of a child and "need" for pelvic floor surgical intervention. Painful sex followed this intervention for a few years, with little to no help from the "specialists". This began my deep search into how to heal this area of the body and be well. I found many lovely "tools" through educational seminars, pilates, standard pelvic floor training, mentorship, systemic work with naturopaths and whole body work with accupuncturists, yoga and more. I proceeded to have my son after much personal work and still sustained a grade three tear that took a few years to heal and created a lot of emotional trauma for me as well as my family. I had a home birth for my second and a fairly holistic team around me, but didn't have the tools I needed to heal which made me feel very alone, depressed and much more. My pursuit in healing the pelvis continued with the support of my lovely husband. Today, I am continually applying my knowledge and growing. I am happy to say I have many of the skills needed to strongly support others in their own wellness journeys. I continue practicing Lynn Schulte's The Holistic Treatment of the Post Partum Body which gave me some of my wonderful hands on skills, supporting release of energetic/emotional blockages in the body, and "closing of the bones" postpartum. My most recent training Is complex with one of the worlds most sought after exercise specialists and trainers Sarah Duval! I am so proud and excited for myself and all those wanting strength and movement training. Core exercise Solutions is providing me with the newest, best researched, individualized assessment and exercise guidance- bringing my traditional therapy skills to the next level to support myself and others to return to highest level of movement and life.
Movement is often the source of Joy and fun for me! My passion is bringing this back in whatever way that is meaningful to you- my community!