After struggling many years with compulsive overeating followed by excessive exercise, I now live in harmony with my body and food is no longer an issue in my life. My recovery began when I found a book called Eating Awareness Training (EAT). By following the EAT process, I learned how to listen to my body's messages, and gradually the cycle of bingeing ceased. I discovered the peace that comes from connecting to my body and becoming present when I ate. I call this process "coming home" because it's such a sweet relief to stop the war with my body!

       EAT was just the beginning of a life long study which included psychology, nutrition, and various healing modalities for the treatment of eating disorders. I became a Licensed Facilitator of Eating Awareness Training in 1991 and since then, I have developed the Aware Eating coaching process. For the past 17 years, I have been helping women overcome obsession with food through personal coaching, body awareness, mindfulness and connection to spirit. As an artist, I am passionate about helping others discover their creative expression. Inspired by a lifelong meditation practice, I teach others to look inside themselves for the wisdom they seek.

	Certified Professional Bodyway Coach trained by Jane Latimer MA, of the Aliveness Institute
	Certified Hypnotherapist
	Attended the Professional's training with Julia Ross MA author of The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure
	Licensed Facilitator of Eating Awareness Training. 17 years of experience leading groups and coaching individuals to successfully end the cycle of emotional overeating
	Practitioner of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) EFT Advanced certificate of completion
	Practitioner of the ARC Institute ( A Return to Consciousness) preparing to be certified
	Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( NLP)
	Counselor for Group Health Cooperative Clinic helping smokers and patients with diabetes make positive lifestyle changes.
	Counselor in Eastside Mental Health Agency
	BA in Liberal Arts, AA in Graphic Arts