About me.

As parents and mothers, the pressures, contradictions and challenges can be overwhelming. I’ve found so much support from friends, from getting quiet (often because I had no other choice) and I’ve found that only tapping into what I need allows me to give others what they need. Creative outlets, exercise, a strong community, and a good sense of humor are paramount to self-compassion and sanity.  And self-compassion and sanity are key (!) to maintaining some semblance of wholeness in the constant quest for balance that is life (parenthood) as we now know it.  

I was first certified as a yoga instructor in the summer of 2002 and have continued to train in various modalities and styles, including prenatal and postnatal certifications through both the Asheville Yoga Center and Blue Point Yoga. Much of my professional life evolved around the development of

I love reading, sewing, yoga, running (slowly), thinking about DIY projects, cooking, both short and long naps, and spending time with friends (often while eating food I haven’t cooked). I miss having a dog, and I have begrudgingly learned to love cats. I live in Carrboro, NC with my partner, Roy, and our two children.