As the founder of Loon Rising, LLC, I’m fulfilling a lifelong dream to work directly with people in compassion and service of their health and wellness journeys, grounded in emotional resilience, in a 1:1 capacity as well as through groups, seminars and workshops.

When I hear clients say they feel more positive overall, demonstrate determination over fear, or describe how they are able to spring back from set backs more quickly, I know all the effort I put into rising above in my professional and personal journey has been worth it.

My path here has been anything but linear, and I take pride in the resilience it took to arrive at this place. I was born with an autoimmune disease, have managed chronic illnesses most of my adult life, and am a Lyme warrior (and author). All while building a career, 27 years in the dietary supplement industry and health sciences, as well as a family.

I’ve recently celebrated the milestone of midlife—and embark on all the emotional, physical and spiritual changes that come with it. This season in my life has deepened my faith and strengthened my personal resilience strategies, which of course include humor, heart and a strong cup (or three) of black coffee.

As a Duke-Certified Health & Well-Being Coach and having been trained in the award-winning Path2Green Awakened Emotional Resilience Program from University of Georgia, Athens, I now share the learned and lived tools I’ve acquired with clients who are navigating their own transformations.

I’m also a budding cat rescue advocate, medieval history enthusiast, infra-red sauna devotee, museum and book lover, extroverted introvert, and the self-declared president of my imaginary Gluten-Free & Low FODMAP Diet Fan Club—our meetings would be quiet, but our guts would be grateful.

All of these life experiences fuel my coaching with empathy, curiosity, and a deep belief that emotional resilience is the foundation of enhanced health and well-being.