My Certifications
On my learning journey to further help and heal others, I have acquired the following certifications:
Registered Nurse
In my 30 plus years as a registered nurse, each patient and student has taught me valuable lessons about myself and life. As a nurse, I have had the honor of caring for many patients across multiple areas of nursing, including my favorite, obstetrics, where I witnessed so many tiny lives come into this world, and where I laughed and cried with their families. As a school nurse, aka the MASH unit, I learned anything can happen and to always be prepared, because there is more to it than wiping noses and applying band-aids. As an educator in diabetes, childbirth, and joint replacement, in addition to being a high school health science technology teacher, I helped others care for themselves and calm their fears. When it came to in-home healthcare, I learned to be a leader and to bring my team together. Additionally, telephonic case management taught me that people will listen when they know you care and that it always makes a difference to go the extra mile.
Master and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
With a desire to take a holistic approach toward health, I became a Master Health and Wellness Coach through Dr. Sears Wellness Institute in 2018 and continued to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. It is through this training that I can further empower people to take charge of their lives by addressing all areas of wellness including wellbeing, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, spirituality, finances, stress, relationships, etc. and develop self-directed goals.
Canfield Certified Success Coach
After rediscovering Jack Canfield--author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and Breakthrough to Success, How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be-- and attending his Breakthrough to Success conference, my life changed. I not only began to feel worthy of my desires, but I also released the blocks that were holding me back and started to live out my dreams, one of which was finding and marrying my soul-mate. I could not help but want to share the power of these tools with others, so I went on to become a Canfield Certified Success Coach in 2019.
Reiki Master
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is an ancient hands-on healing art used for stress reduction (relaxation), pain relief, and optimal wellness. It can also be described as a massage from the inside out. Reiki helps to bring the body, mind, and spirit into balance and harmony. I had first learned about Reiki in 2007 when my daughter received a session before undergoing ankle surgery. At the time, I was amazed by the results, which left her feeling both relaxed pre and post-surgery. Having been so intrigued, I knew I wanted to be able to heal others in the same way. After getting to the other side of nursing burnout, this desire resurfaced and became a reality. In 2020 I was taught by Rachel Pelletier and became a Reiki Master.
Aroma Freedom Technique Practitioner
Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) was developed by licensed Psychologist, Dr. Benjamin Perkus, and uses the science of scent through essential oils to dissolve and replace negative thoughts, memories, and emotions. I could not get over how fast-acting, effective, and powerful this process was in addressing fear, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, bad habits, cravings, and chronic pain to name a few. Personally, I continually experienced a greater sense of energy, clarity, and motivation with this process, which lead me to pursue and complete my AFT certification in September 2020. As specified by Dr. Perkus, I exclusively use Young Living™ therapeutic-grade essential oils in my Aroma Freedom Technique practice.
Gottman Seven Principles Leader
With an interest in helping couples find a greater state of love within their marriage, I studied with the Einstein of Love himself, John Gottman, specifically learning his Seven Principles to Making Marriage Work. In 2019 I received the Gottman Institute's leader certificate to be able to go on and teach these principles to others.
Registered Nurse
In my 30 plus years as a registered nurse, each patient and student has taught me valuable lessons about myself and life. As a nurse, I have had the honor of caring for many patients across multiple areas of nursing, including my favorite, obstetrics, where I witnessed so many tiny lives come into this world, and where I laughed and cried with their families. As a school nurse, aka the MASH unit, I learned anything can happen and to always be prepared, because there is more to it than wiping noses and applying band-aids. As an educator in diabetes, childbirth, and joint replacement, in addition to being a high school health science technology teacher, I helped others care for themselves and calm their fears. When it came to in-home healthcare, I learned to be a leader and to bring my team together. Additionally, telephonic case management taught me that people will listen when they know you care and that it always makes a difference to go the extra mile.
Master and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
With a desire to take a holistic approach toward health, I became a Master Health and Wellness Coach through Dr. Sears Wellness Institute in 2018 and continued to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. It is through this training that I can further empower people to take charge of their lives by addressing all areas of wellness including wellbeing, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, spirituality, finances, stress, relationships, etc. and develop self-directed goals.
Canfield Certified Success Coach
After rediscovering Jack Canfield--author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and Breakthrough to Success, How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be-- and attending his Breakthrough to Success conference, my life changed. I not only began to feel worthy of my desires, but I also released the blocks that were holding me back and started to live out my dreams, one of which was finding and marrying my soul-mate. I could not help but want to share the power of these tools with others, so I went on to become a Canfield Certified Success Coach in 2019.
Reiki Master
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is an ancient hands-on healing art used for stress reduction (relaxation), pain relief, and optimal wellness. It can also be described as a massage from the inside out. Reiki helps to bring the body, mind, and spirit into balance and harmony. I had first learned about Reiki in 2007 when my daughter received a session before undergoing ankle surgery. At the time, I was amazed by the results, which left her feeling both relaxed pre and post-surgery. Having been so intrigued, I knew I wanted to be able to heal others in the same way. After getting to the other side of nursing burnout, this desire resurfaced and became a reality. In 2020 I was taught by Rachel Pelletier and became a Reiki Master.
Aroma Freedom Technique Practitioner
Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) was developed by licensed Psychologist, Dr. Benjamin Perkus, and uses the science of scent through essential oils to dissolve and replace negative thoughts, memories, and emotions. I could not get over how fast-acting, effective, and powerful this process was in addressing fear, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, bad habits, cravings, and chronic pain to name a few. Personally, I continually experienced a greater sense of energy, clarity, and motivation with this process, which lead me to pursue and complete my AFT certification in September 2020. As specified by Dr. Perkus, I exclusively use Young Living™ therapeutic-grade essential oils in my Aroma Freedom Technique practice.
Gottman Seven Principles Leader
With an interest in helping couples find a greater state of love within their marriage, I studied with the Einstein of Love himself, John Gottman, specifically learning his Seven Principles to Making Marriage Work. In 2019 I received the Gottman Institute's leader certificate to be able to go on and teach these principles to others.