My Story
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
My path to founding Heartwood Guidance was not born out of a textbook—it was shaped by the raw, messy, and beautiful realities of life, love, and loss. In 2015, my husband passed away. Navigating that profound loss completely reshaped my world and gave me a firsthand understanding of how heavy, isolating, and non-linear grief can be.
Desiring a space where loss could be held outside of conventional boxes, I started a pagan grief support group in 2020. This beautiful community reinforced my belief that healing happens best when we are allowed to bring our whole, authentic selves to the table.
My Core Values
At the heart of everything I do are my core values: compassion, open-mindedness, equality, and community. I strive to create inclusive environments where everyone feels deeply valued, heard, and respected.
As a spiritual Pagan, my personal practice is deeply connected to the rhythms of nature, yet my arms and heart are open to all religions, spiritual paths, and walks of life. Heartwood Guidance is a genuinely open-minded space. I am a steadfast supporter and fierce ally of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and I warmly welcome individuals, couples, and families of all relationship styles and structures.
Nurturing Connection & Acceptance
Beyond my grief work, I am a mother of two. My early professional life was spent nurturing and supporting children—first as a daycare educator, and later as an educational assistant, where I worked closely with wonderful kids navigating ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. These years taught me the true meaning of deep patience, radical acceptance, and meeting people exactly where they are at.
Professional Training
To ground my lived experience with professional excellence, I turned to Rhodes Wellness College for formal training. I completed their intensive Life Coaching program, becoming a Certified Life Coach in 2024. Returning to deepen my skillset, I completed their End-of-Life Doula program, graduating as a Certified End-of-Life Doula in 2025.
Walking Alongside You
Today, I combine my professional credentials with a lifetime of empathy to walk alongside you. Whether you are seeking clarity and growth in your daily life, navigating a heavy season of grief, or looking for comfort and sacred presence during life's final chapters, you do not have to carry it alone.
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