I founded Healing Parents after seeing how my ability to show up for myself, my family and my community the way I wanted to, would always be connected to my own healing process. I wanted parents with a similar knowing, to feel supported, accompanied and resourced as they do this work of a lifetime.

Originally from California, I have been living in Oaxaca, Mexico since 2005. I live with my daughter, Luna, our dog Cutie, and within a community of care that includes her dad, and the many friends we have come to trust as family over the years.

At very young age, I wanted to help people and work with children. I began caring for children professionally in both the preschool and home setting at 17 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from the University of California in San Diego in 2002.

Since then I have worked with families through volunteer work, and in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years. I am trained by Hand in Hand Parenting and am an avid and ongoing student of all things human.

I am wholly committed to the liberated practice of healing while parenting, and to deepening my understanding of connection-based healing practices.

I am also an enthusiastic student of mystical, contemplative teachings.