The Heart Behind BeyondBeing
My path here wasn’t a straight line.
It began as a registered nurse specializing in neurological rehabilitation at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC, where I cared for those recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions.
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There, I witnessed both the remarkable resilience of the human body and the limits of addressing healing through a purely clinical lens.
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While medical care was essential, I came to understand that true recovery often required something deeper—support that extended beyond symptoms into the nervous system, lived experience, and whole-person integration.
Healing, I learned, grows through patience, safety, compassionate support, and the experience of feeling safe enough to heal.
After six years in clinical nursing, I was drawn into pharmaceutical clinical research, where I worked as a Clinical Research Associate.
The experience strengthened my appreciation for careful observation, scientific inquiry, and the importance of recognizing patterns. I enjoyed the investigative nature of the work, but I missed the human connection and the privilege of witnessing healing unfold in real time.
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While I valued the scientific rigor of research, I missed the opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful difference in someone’s life. That desire ultimately led me back to hands-on care and the pursuit of therapeutic bodywork.
As I continued to study—particularly through the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®—I began to understand even more deeply how the body, nervous system, fascia, movement, and lived experience are intricately connected.
Over time, my work naturally expanded beyond myofascial release into additional approaches that allowed me to support the body in more direct and responsive ways.
This evolution deepened my understanding of how tension, trauma, and nervous system regulation are expressed through the body—and how much healing becomes possible when we treat the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
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That philosophy naturally led me to the Spinal Flow Technique®, whose principles deeply resonated with my own belief that the body possesses an innate wisdom and capacity to heal when we create the conditions for safety, connection, and restoration.
"When we honor the wisdom of the body, healing becomes a journey of remembering rather than fixing."
As my practice continued to evolve, I realized that healing doesn’t end when a session is over. Clients often needed education, encouragement, and practical guidance to carry what they experienced on the table into their everyday lives.​
Integrative Nurse Coaching became a natural extension of my work. It allowed me to bridge hands-on care with personalized education, accountability, and ongoing support—helping clients better understand their bodies and actively participate in their own healing.
Looking back, I recognize nurse coaching as an essential turning point in my professional journey. It brought together my clinical background as a Registered Nurse, my years of therapeutic bodywork, and my passion for empowering others in a way that deepened every client relationship.
BeyondBeing was born from the integration of all of these experiences. It grew from a belief that healing is about more than relieving symptoms. It’s an invitation to move beyond simply existing. Beyond surviving. Beyond the patterns and limitations that keep us stuck.
"When we create the right conditions for healing, we don’t just feel better, we begin to step into the fullest expression of who we are."
Education & Professional Training
Four decades of clinical experience, continuing education, and specialized training in whole-person healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Catholic University of America
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Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Baltimore School of Massage, 1998
Professional Memberships
American Massage Therapy Association
Specialized Training & Certifications
John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®
Advanced study and clinical practice since 2001
Nurse Coach Certification
Nurse Coach Collective, 2022
Deep Targeted Stretching
Certified Practitioner
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Spinal Flow Technique®
Certified Practitioner
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Bowen Therapy®
Certified Practitioner
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Access Bars®
Certified Practitioner
Life Beyond the Practice
Healing isn’t only what I offer—it’s also how I choose to live.
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As one of eight children and now a caregiver for my 98-year-old mother, I’ve come to appreciate that healing is often found in the quiet moments of presence, patience, and simply showing up for the people we love. Caring for her has continually reminded me that resilience grows through consistent support, compassion, and honoring the body’s changing needs.
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My own rehabilitative experiences with spinal and knee surgery reinforced the importance of lifelong self-care. They taught me that healing isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing relationship with ourselves.
I intentionally seek opportunities to become a beginner again. Whether it’s learning a new skill or stepping outside my comfort zone, it reminds me to reconnect with the child within, stay open to possibility, and bring that same curiosity, humility, and presence into every client relationship.