I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT), Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), and soon-to-be Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), having completed my Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. I am also the founder and owner of Embodied by Me, a wellness practice devoted to holding space for healing, transformation, and empowerment especially for birthing people and communities navigating trauma, life transitions, and holistic wellness.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health, adaptive and rehabilitative care, and integrative healing, I bring a trauma-informed, client-centered lens to every aspect of my work. My professional background includes supporting individuals living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, military sexual trauma, and maternal health challenges.

My areas of expertise include community reintegration, psychoeducational groups, stress management, coping strategies, adaptive programming, and trauma-informed yoga. I integrate mindfulness-based interventions such as breath awareness, meditation, self-inquiry, mudras (therapeutic hand gestures), and guided relaxation techniques to help clients regulate their nervous systems, process trauma, and reconnect with their inner strength. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the kosha model of yoga therapy, supporting the whole person, body, breath, mind, wisdom, and spirit through intentional, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.

In addition to my work with individuals, I am expanding my focus within the maternal and child health care system, contributing to equitable, community-centered solutions that address reproductive justice, perinatal mental health, and access to culturally affirming care.

A proud graduate of Hampton University with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation with an emphasis in Physical Therapy, I am an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, National Ayurveda Medical Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Eta Omega Chapter.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy outdoor adventures, exploring new local restaurants, and staying grounded through my daily yoga and meditation practice. I cherish time with my two children, my 19-year-old daughter, a student at Hampton University, and my 17-year-old son as well as my beloved 9-year-old fur baby.