about me

I believe in people and their capacity to grow and that all human beings have internal wisdom. I began studying eastern philosophy in 2007, including buddhism, the Tao, and yoga. Additionally, as a doula for almost 15 years and over 200 births, I found that we are all capable of great things. Sometimes we need support, reminders, and discernment. As a therapist, we will go as fast or as slow as decided by the client and explore how the mind + body has become organized throughout life and make tune-ups and changes to enhance daily life.

Thankfully, I have lived a full life and have a range of lived experience that I draw from as a therapist. My motto is "life is messy" and when we let go of what is supposed to happen and embrace what is happening, we find a new place inside of ourself that can guide us differently. Going back to graduate school in my mid-forties as a mother of four and business owner, I had a lot of life behind me that has humbled me and taught me that judgement of myself and others is detrimental to our growth. Although the path has been windy, I would not change what has happened because life has been my biggest teacher. The challenges that I have faced are invaluable in my role as a therapist, as it helps me know how to stay present in difficult situations with an open heart. Doing hard things is hard but doing them alone is excruciating. My personal journey with a therapist changed my life and I am dedicated to being that for others.

After taking my first yoga teacher training in April 2005, I never looked back and knew I found something really important. I immediately started teaching prenatal / mommy & me yoga at my parenting center called Natural Lullabies. I also continued taking trainings and studying yoga philosophy. After closing Natural Lullabies, I began teaching yoga classes to the public and found my way to vinyasa yoga. I loved the way vinyasa yoga integrated and emphasized breathing with the movements. I felt the changes in my mind and body and could see the changes in my clients. In 2011, I partnered with community members to create the first yoga festival in Tulsa, called I AM Yoga, Art + Music Festival. The festival continued to happen each year until 2019 when we hosted our final one. During that time, I also opened 2 yoga studios, taught at several yoga studio, gyms, clubs, fitness centers, etc. In 2016 when I opened Cherry Street Yoga solely, I began to focus more specifically on learning the techniques of vinyasa yoga.  I renamed the yoga studio, I AM Yoga, and moved it down the street in 2018. I took more trainings and found myself a mentor who changed my life and my understanding of vinyasa. Together, we partnered to host our first yoga teacher training in 2019.

I AM Yoga Studio has been dedicated to providing safe, trauma-informed, inclusive, and evidence-based yoga. In May 2025, we are closing our doors. Through our beloved community, we learned a lot, met wonderful human beings, and felt a great sense of belonging.

From 2005 - 2025, I estimate having taught over 10,000 yoga classes. Through that time, each person who took a class with me became my teacher. To say I learned a lot is an understatement. I am forever grateful for the opportunity this provided and will take it with me into the work I do at ORA.