I am a learner and a helper, curious to understand the why and the how of living and healing. Being sensitive to the pain, discomfort, and joy of living beings has always been a part of me, and so my empathy meter is (mostly) always running. I manage myself in my vocation through self-compassion, meditation, listening to music, and being in or near the lake or ocean. Humour also holds a high value in my life and practice.

I have spent all my working life in health care, including long-term care, spinal cord injury, palliative care, and primary care. For a brief stint, I dabbled in a variety of roles in post-secondary education working with a cross-section of academics and researchers. I'm grateful to have been able to hone my skills in all of my roles.