I began my yoga practice at age 16 in Whistler, BC, and by age 20 I enrolled in my first yoga teacher training in 2009 with Ph.D. Yogrishi Vishvketu through ashram residency in Rishikesh, India. I have since continued to study and travel throughout Asia, including Indonesia, China, and Thailand, which influenced me to pursue over 1500 hours of training in various styles of practice, including Hatha-Raja, Classical-Kundalini, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Aerial yoga, Vipassana meditation and Thai-massage.

I graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition as a Holistic Nutritionist in 2012 and graduated from PCU College of Holistic Medicine as an Acupuncturist in 2017. Shortly after, I spent two years living in Costa Rica, facilitating yoga retreats and offering acupuncture treatments. I am currently working towards my goal of creating a healing retreat homestead surrounded by regenerative agriculture.

My practice is rooted in ancient eastern wisdom, yet it is approachable for modern life. I am inspired by the intelligence of nature and the traditions of our ancestors and coming together to practice our highest intentions. I am passionate about the transformational effects of adapting a healthful diet, combined with yoga and acupuncture as preventative medicine. I love getting to know each individual’s unique history and how I can support one’s health journey.

Gratitude to my teachers who supported my personal journey and who continue to influence me to realize my deeper potential: Ph.D. Yogrishi Vishvketu - Founder of Akhanda Yoga and Sansar Gyaan Pathshala, M.V. Chidananda - Founder of Sachidananda Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore, Rachel Hull - Herbalist and yogi, Dr. Sujatha Kekada - Ayurvedic doctor and co-founder of AmritaSiddhi, Dr. Beiyu Hu - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and my departed mother - who taught me through her cancer journey the power of ceaseless love.

“You are not a drop in the ocean; you are the entire ocean in a drop.”

Rumi

Yoga Certifications :

• 200 hr YTT Hatha & Pre-natal with Ph.d Yogrishi Vishvketu, Anand Prakash Ashram - Rishikesh, India (2009)

• 35 hr Yin Yoga with Bernie Clarke, Semperviva Yoga - Vancouver, Canada (2012)

• 300 hr YTT Vinyasa & Restorative with Rachel Hull - Bali, Indonesia (2012)

• 45 hr Kundalini Immersion with Ph.d Yogrishi Vishvketu, Anand Prakash Ashram - Rishikesh, India (2013)

• Ashthanga Vinyasa Immersion with M.V. Chidananda - Mysore, India (2013)

• Anti-gravity Yoga (Aerial Yoga) with Ted & Kelly Stiglich, Anamaya Center - Montezuma, Costa Rica (2014)

• 70 hr Hot Yoga with Kristen Campbell - Vancouver, Canada (2016)

Additional Experience & Qualifications:

• Certificate of Foundations of Ayurveda and Marma Point Therapy with Dr. Sujatha Kekeda - Bali, Indonesia (2012)

• Diploma of Holistic Nutrition, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition - Vancouver, Canada (2012)

  • Advanced Certificate of Mindfulness and the Neuropsychoendocrinology of Eating (2016)

  • Advanced Certificate of Nutrition and Mental Health (2021)

• Curandero Plant Medicine Retreat Assistant, Hummingbird Retreat Center with Manain Amacifen - Iquitos, Peru (2013)

• 60 hr Thai Massage, Sunshine School of Massage - Chang Mai, Thailand (2014)

• Certificate of Reflexology with Akuh Suryana, Ubud Healing Center - Bali, Indonesia (2015)

• Diploma of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, PCU College of Holistic Medicine - Burnaby, Canada (2017)

  Additional Acupuncture Certifications:

  • Certificate of Facial Enhance Acupuncture with Paul Adkins (2021)

  • Certificate of Fertility and Assistive Reproductive Therapy with Clara Cohen (2021)

  • Certificate of Gynecology & Pregnancy in TCM with Clara Cohen (2020)

  • Certificate of Balance System Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan (2019)