About EMBody Wisdom

I've been close to grief and loss since I was four years old, when I lost my grandfather. That early nearness to grief and funerals shaped how I see loss, and it's part of why I've spent over 20 years walking beside people through life's most sacred and challenging seasons: grief, reinvention, caregiving, spiritual questioning, and the quiet ache for something more. I'm based in California now, but I carry the warmth and groundedness of my Midwestern roots into everything I do.So often, life asks us to pause, reassess, and reclaim parts of ourselves we set aside while caring for others. Whether you're navigating an empty nest, a loss, a career shift, a body that's changing, or simply hearing a deeper call to live with more meaning—this is your time. I'm honored to walk with you through it.

A Trusted Guide Through Life's Transitions

Since 2001, I've served as a pastor and spiritual companion, helping people find strength and clarity through life's biggest questions and hardest goodbyes. I know what it means to hold space for grief, offer light in dark times, and gently help someone rediscover hope and purpose.In 2009, I expanded my healing work to include Healing Touch energy therapy—helping people release long-held emotional pain, manage stress, and support their physical health by tending to the emotional and spiritual roots beneath it.

A Holistic Approach to Healing & Renewal

I am a:

Certified ACC Life Coach (International Coaching Federation)

Certified Grief & End-of-Life Coach (Coaching at End of Life)

Certified Spiritual Director (Stillpoint CA)

Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (Healing Beyond Borders)

The people I work with are often ready to:Reclaim their purpose after years of giving to othersHeal emotional wounds—past and presentNavigate midlife transitions with grace and confidenceFeel spiritually connected and grounded againCreate space for self-care without guiltWhether you're feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or simply needing someone to walk with you, I bring deep presence, wisdom, and encouragement to that work.

A Life Lived with Intention

I don't just teach endurance -I live it. I have completed three Ironman triathlons, most recently in 2022. I've been married more than 20 years and I'm raising a teenager. I understand the real-life demands of showing up for others while also making space for your own growth, healing, and voice.Clients often tell me they feel seen, heard, and gently guided back to themselves.

My Mission

To help you step into the next chapter of life feeling whole, grounded, and inspired. Through spiritual care, emotional healing, and practical coaching,

I want to help you:

Move through change with courage

Heal old patterns that no longer serve you

Rediscover your voice and your value

Live with more clarity, compassion, and joy

Ready to Begin?

Whether you're at a crossroads or quietly longing for more, I offer a supportive space to explore what's next - with no pressure, no judgment, just presence and possibility.