Born November 13, 1967. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Graduated from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA with a BA degree. Worked in Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry (Allopathic medicine) for 25+ yrs.

Lived in Pittsburgh, PA and traveled the country for work while in Pharmaceuticals/Biotech in their Managed Care/Healthcare Insurance Division. Hobbies – Reading, Yoga, Swimming, Vacationing and Learning about the Human Body and natural healing modalities.

I have always been an overachiever throughout my life and have often been recognized for my perseverance, compassion and commitment on any project I put my mind to.  I grew up from humble beginnings and was the first in my family to go to college.  After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, I launched my career in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech space and I quickly rose the ranks to various leadership positions within each organization.  When I reached my 30’s I began to get sick.  Doctor after doctor found nothing wrong with me and I began to feel the disconnect from our current healthcare system.  None of the allopathic physicians I met with were interested in finding the root cause of why I was sick in the first place, they just wanted to prescribe to me some medication that would eliminate one of my symptoms and then I was left to deal with the side effect of the drug they had prescribed in the first place.  I felt like I was chasing my tail and nobody was there to help me.

Eventually I stumbled onto Functional Medicine and my physician was interested in finding the root cause of my illnesses. At the age of 42, I was finally diagnosed with a range of issues from Adrenal Fatigue, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Epstein-Barr, Insulin Resistance, Leaky Gut, Candida Overgrowth, Mold & Mercury exposure and a range of Food Sensitivities. Once I had my diagnosis, I started my healing journey.  Although many of my symptoms and issues improved with a cleaner diet and supplementation, I still struggled with fatigue and I never was able to achieve what I would call “optimal health”.

I began to search for additional answers and other cutting edge modalities that aligned with my Spiritual and Holistic beliefs.  It was at that time that I discovered the Holistic Intuitive Practitioner Course and was introduced to Advanced Cell Training.  Both of these Holistic modalities touted to me that unprocessed emotions, stored trauma, your early relationship with your parents and belief systems were at the core of most physical illnesses.  These modalities reinforced that your body has the natural innate ability to heal itself with the proper guidance and support.  I originally pursued HIP and ACT training to heal myself, but fell in love with these modalities along the way and felt compelled to ‘pay it forward’ and help others achieve their health goals.  I opened up my own business in March 2022, Balanced Health and Wellness LLC and as a Holistic Intuitive Practitioner and ACT Codes – Preferred Practitioner, I am pursuing my life’s passion of helping others reclaim their health and live their best life!