I became interested in holistic health and wellness in my mid-twenties, following the loss of my father to cancer and my retirement from a professional ballet career.

Losing my dad so young (he was just 56) made me question everything I knew about health and longevity. Though I had always considered myself “healthy” as a dancer, I soon realized a different truth: I was frequently sick, had chronic pain impacting my mobility, and faced persistent symptoms like migraines, brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings. My relationship with food and body image was disordered, and I struggled with conditions I had dismissed as “normal.”

At a crossroads, I chose to become a certified Pilates instructor and began studying holistic health at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. The impact of small changes—nutritional shifts, lifestyle adjustments—was profound. I soon discovered the female menstrual cycle’s role in health and wellness, which was eye-opening. This realization deepened my passion for understanding how hormonal health influences energy, mood, and overall vitality, resonating with the foundational principles of Joseph Pilates.

Since then, I have shared my signature style of Pilates- Cyclical Pilates- on my YouTube channel and through my website to help women enjoy exercise and develop an awareness of their hormonal fluctuations. I also studied fertility awareness method and trained women to track their cycles through hormonal biomarkers, resulting in body literacy and regulated cycles.

In March of 2025 I was diagnosed with large B cell lymphoma and began an intensive chemotherapy regimen. While I am still in treatment, I have seen remarkable progress and hope to make a full recovery. You can read more about My Lymphoma Journey here.