I'm a two-time graduate of Florida International University where I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. Given my own path in holistic healing and having a deep awareness of the importance of an integrative approach to wellness, I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training at Energy Yoga in Florida and received certification in trauma-informed yoga from Nikki Myers, Founder of Yoga for 12 Step Recovery. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), as a Master’s Addictions Professional (MCAP), and as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have received training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR).

I have studied nutrition, functional medicine, and practice functional movement to better understand how stress, environment, movement, and diet impact overall health. In collaboration with a colleague, I co-founded Florida's first peer support group dedicated to social workers and mental health providers. This group focuses on personal and professional wellness and is facilitated monthly to foster community, growth, and resilience within the field. In addition, I also facilitate a free monthly peer consultation group, providing a space to enhance professional skills and foster a sense of community.