My Story

About fifteen years ago, after ten years as a classical pianist in Chicago, I had a major crisis of performance anxiety. In my quest to figure out what was ‘wrong’ with me, I cracked open the deep reservoir of anxiety that lurked beneath the surface and, with the help of “Internal Family Systems” (IFS), began dismantling the anxiety that had been my daily state of being.

From there my commitment has only grown to find my truest self, to learn how to be in this world that often feels so topsy turvy.

I love healing approaches that empower each person and that are user friendly for everyone. IFS, AuraTransformation, and Emotion/Body Code all offer possibility for your personal use, so if they call to you, they can become part of your personal practice as well.

You’ll find me in Chicago where I’m mom to one child, and partnered with an actuary who mathematically balances out my emotional life with many spreadsheets. We all have fun together playing music and games, and being silly.

I look forward to reintroducing you to the hopeful promise of your whole self.

MY EDUCATION

  • AuraTransformation - Aura Mediator

  • Certified Emotion Code Practitioner

  • Internal Family Systems - Level 1 & 2

  • Bachelor of Arts in piano performance

  • Master of Music in Collaborative Arts

  • One year of training with iO - improv school

  • Volunteer roles with Planned Parenthood, RapeVictim Advocates, and IMPACT Chicago.

ongoing commitments to you

  • I commit to my personal practice of growth, working with mentors, teachers and healers

  • I continue to be on my edge - the place that’s near the boundary of my comfort zone, while honoring all parts of me.

  • Integrity is so important to me - I promise to be as much in integrity with you as possible. Transparency about our work together, referrals to highly respected colleagues, never any pressure.

  • I stand in this world with you, sensitive, deeply feeling, no better than you or anyone else. We all have our gifts that we bring. While I know a few things about energy work and emotions, I am sure that you know things I don’t. Let us be partners on this path together.