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I was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. As a settler I am very fortunate to live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples . The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations who lovingly cared for the land that we now call Vancouver, BC. Each one of us has a unique story of how we got to where we are today. I find it fascinating and a true privilege to learn about others life experiences. When we start to share our stories more often than not there are commonalities that unite us in ways where we might have previously felt alone.
I also noticed that we habitually define ourselves based on the past, but very rarely do we define ourselves on who we want or think we can become. I believe there is great benefit from embracing our past and recognizing its gifts and lessons but often this is where we get stuck. We’d much rather judge ourselves, our past or blame others for the circumstances that we went through. For so long I defined myself this way and therefore was limiting my future. This was before I realized it could be different.... |
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As an Empath and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I've been blessed with a very loving, supportive and fellow empathic family. However, nevertheless negative experiences can still happen. I had very early incidents of emotional trauma and physical abuse that set in motion a grossly skewed perception of myself and the world. As I grew into adolescence my family experienced more trauma and loss that, for me, perpetuated the destructive beliefs I already had and developed further into severe depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation. For the first half of my life I felt the opposite of self-love, I felt hate and it ran very deep in my mind. The state of my mental health got to the point where it was very concerning for my family and teachers who ultimately led me to seek therapy. I began with more traditional forms such as; clinical counsellors, psychologists, self-harm specialists and a psychiatrist with, quite frankly, very little progress at healing or changing my state (with the exception of one grief counsellor, who was very lovely).
It was the longing from my soul to want to be of service and help others that seemed to continue to push me forward. It kept me from never fully giving up and to keep going even when honestly, at that time, I had very little outward motivation to do so. However, I knew, that if I ever actually wanted to help others some day I couldn’t possibly do so if I couldn’t help myself first.
I decided to broaden my scope and began working with energy healers, holistic counsellors, intuitive coaches and hypnotherapists. Finally! I started to feel heard, seen and understood for the first time. I learned how to process pain, change limiting beliefs, overcome my negative thought patterns, and create a healthier perception and mindset about myself. The change didn't happen overnight, but my commitment to healing brought me permanent changes and the ability to see my life and experiences with fresh eyes.
I discovered that so much of my own suffering was something I could control with my mind. This doesn’t mean that we don’t still experience tragedy and not to minimize all that I went through or what any of us go through, but rather to heal those wounds so that they no longer dictate our present or our future.
After deeply healing my past I was able to come to a place of gratitude and understanding that it was all necessary for me to become the person I am today.
I learned how to take pain and turn it into strength. How to take shame and turn it into acceptance.
It was the longing from my soul to want to be of service and help others that seemed to continue to push me forward. It kept me from never fully giving up and to keep going even when honestly, at that time, I had very little outward motivation to do so. However, I knew, that if I ever actually wanted to help others some day I couldn’t possibly do so if I couldn’t help myself first.
I decided to broaden my scope and began working with energy healers, holistic counsellors, intuitive coaches and hypnotherapists. Finally! I started to feel heard, seen and understood for the first time. I learned how to process pain, change limiting beliefs, overcome my negative thought patterns, and create a healthier perception and mindset about myself. The change didn't happen overnight, but my commitment to healing brought me permanent changes and the ability to see my life and experiences with fresh eyes.
I discovered that so much of my own suffering was something I could control with my mind. This doesn’t mean that we don’t still experience tragedy and not to minimize all that I went through or what any of us go through, but rather to heal those wounds so that they no longer dictate our present or our future.
After deeply healing my past I was able to come to a place of gratitude and understanding that it was all necessary for me to become the person I am today.
I learned how to take pain and turn it into strength. How to take shame and turn it into acceptance.
Jaisalmer, India
These alternative modalities solidified for me the type of ‘helper’ I knew I wanted to be. I completed my Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2008. I went on to complete intuitive training's, energy healing certification, a diploma of professional counselling and life coaching certification. Through my personal experience and training I’ve developed a sound understanding of how the mind and energy systems work in order to safely assist others on their journey of healing, change and creating the life they want.
I believe this work is an ongoing quest and I am committed to my continued learning and growth. As it turns out my biggest hobby in life is self-improvement and empowering others to do the same.
I call myself a spiritual investigator (of the mind and cosmos), a seeker of truth, a joy advocate and a champion for pursing our dreams! I bring humanness, curiosity, intuition, experience, humor and my empathetic heart when working with my clients.
Aside from my passion of helping others; I also enjoy dance, travel, horses, singing, writing, photography, laughter and spending time with my amazing family and friends.
I believe this work is an ongoing quest and I am committed to my continued learning and growth. As it turns out my biggest hobby in life is self-improvement and empowering others to do the same.
I call myself a spiritual investigator (of the mind and cosmos), a seeker of truth, a joy advocate and a champion for pursing our dreams! I bring humanness, curiosity, intuition, experience, humor and my empathetic heart when working with my clients.
Aside from my passion of helping others; I also enjoy dance, travel, horses, singing, writing, photography, laughter and spending time with my amazing family and friends.
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Knowing other is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment. ~ Lao Tzu
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