I have been working as an award-winning board certified neurologic physical therapist further specializing in brain injury rehabilitation for over a decade. I've seen a lot as a health care professional caring for thousands of clients, but nothing has compared to what I experienced as a patient: medical trauma. I thought I understood the gaps in the health care system, but now I've experienced the gaps as a neurodivergent person.

I felt angry and hopeless. I needed to take action for myself and others. I set out to use and improve my skills to stand in the gap, so fewer neurodivergent people fall through the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing cracks.

I had been practicing vinyasa yoga myself since 2009, so it naturally flowed to pursue a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification (2023) and Breathwork (2024). I then furthered my understanding of yoga equity by achieving a certificate in Accessible Yoga (2024). I had been using Tai Chi Fundamentals® with my rehab clients since 2017, so bringing Tai Chi Fundamentals® program into the wellbeing sphere fit me as well. I didn't have any formal training in mental or spiritual health, so I obtained a certificate in Mental Health First Aid (2022), as a Life Coach (2024) and 100 hour level meditation teacher (2025). I’ve always loved the idea of laying on of hands as a healing modality, so achieved Usui Reiki Master (2023). I connect best to spirit in nature and thus pursued training as a Spirituality in Nature Group Leader (2024), was ordained as a Minister in the Universal Life Church (2021) and initiated in the Rites of the Munay-Ki (2022). I love good ceremony, so I learned the Art of Leading Circle (2024).

I bring all those skills and experiences to YOU now in the wellbeing offerings outlined here on my site. I tend to take a more scientific approach to my offerings, as at heart, I'm a clinical scientist. However, these modalities inherently come from a spiritual heritage, which I acknowledge and will share some of my own spiritual experiences if I believe the observations useful to others. However, out of cultural respect, I will not attempt to explain cultural treasures beyond my understanding, nor use languages in class I do not speak conversationally with the exception of a word or two of which I am 110% certain of the accurate translation. For example, "Namaste, meaning, 'the soul light in me acknowledges the soul light in you'" I may say; however, I will not reference pose/move names nor lead chanting long mantras in Sanskrit (yoga) or Mandarin (tai chi). I understand I am not everyone's cup of tea. But I have learned that a cup a tea with no understanding of what it offers the world is just dirty water. So if my flavors speak to you, let's dance!

Beyond the above I am wife, mother, daughter, niece, granddaughter, future ancestor, friend, hiker, and tea snob who happens to be neurodivergent.

To promote wellbeing by growing curiosity and belonging in people with diverse brains consistent with our inherent worth.

To lead the groundswell of people with diverse brains living well in our authentic selves.

Belonging-- Create relationship in inclusive community

Curiosity-- Foster a desire to grow in adaptability and authenticity

Wellbeing-- Balance prosperity in all avenues of life: physical, mental, social, career, spiritual, environmental, financial.

I call the unceded lands of Jumanos, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Nde Konitoaaii Gokiyaa (Lipan Apache) and Numunuu Sookobitu (Comanche) peoples home. They lived here for millennia before I did, caring for and in relationship with this land. I thank them for their love of this land and request divine assistance to learn to love and live in relationship with her half as well as they do. I welcome instruction in this matter.

All classes and educational content at Sage Brain Wellbeing, PLLC are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Always seek the personalized advice of your physician or other health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or replace the advice they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. Sage Brain Wellbeing, PLLC disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is without warranties. 

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