In 2006, my life changed in an instant.

A neurologist told me I needed surgery that would alter my life dramatically. “Life as you know it is over,” he said. What he didn’t know was that this moment would become the beginning of a profound spiritual awakening—one that led me back to my true soul path.

At the time, I had just learned I had seven herniated discs. My body was in constant pain, my energy depleted. I was juggling work, motherhood, marriage, and running a business while navigating overwhelming ADHD symptoms. Even the things that once brought me peace—like gardening—became painful. I was trying to be everything to everyone, and it was draining the life force right out of me.

The pain in my neck and lower back intensified, but something else began to emerge. In my darkest moments, I felt Spirit with me—quietly sitting beside me, holding my hand. What medicine might have called a breakdown, I recognized as something much bigger. I knew deep within my soul that change was coming.

So I asked for help.

In that moment, everything shifted. I felt a new breath, a new life energy move through me. The mental spinning stopped. Clarity arrived. And with it came a powerful realization: no one could make me choose a path that didn’t align with my truth. I decided to take my power back and look inward for answers.

That decision changed everything.

In 2009, I became a licensed Naturopathic Therapist. My clients often told me my energy was infectious—that they felt better simply being in my presence. I loved the work deeply. Helping others heal brought me fulfillment, purpose, and joy. I also began to notice something beautiful: my clients’ challenges often mirrored my own. It became clear that I was answering my life’s calling.

Over the years, my work has expanded to include speaking at corporate events, wellness expos, retreats, professional development programs for educators, high schools, community colleges, and nursing homes. I am a Reiki Master Teacher and Certified Reflexologist, and I’ve taught countless Reiki classes and hosted regular healing circles through my wellness centre, The Chrysalis Wellness Centre. I’ve also created and led programs, seminars, and courses designed to support deep healing and transformation.