After dozens of failed treatments, surgery, medications, and disability permits, I was depleted. Ten years ago, getting out of bed felt impossible, let alone dating, sex, or living my purpose.

I started educating myself on the body/mind connection, and I learned that I was constantly trying to work against my body, rather than with it. Through coaching, movement, sex re-education, and nervous system regulation, I slowly reclaimed my life. I returned to hobbies that filled my cup, like dancing and yoga, and I experienced deep connections, love, and a rich intimate life. 

My lifelong experience with chronic pain made me realize that we are tremendously under-resourced when it comes to helping others understand their own capacity for pleasure. 

After nearly a decade of project management in public health and nonprofit, I left my job to pursue a career as a Clinical Sexologist and Intimacy Coach. 

My research and personal experience pointed to the fact that we cannot heal, grow, or experience pleasure until we feel safe. I started integrating self-care modalities and nervous system regulation tools into my offerings for clients, and I always recommend local clients to stop by WORTHY Self-Care Studio in Berkeley! 

Your health does not need to cap your capacity for sexual expression, pleasure, and daily activities. There are tools to limit the frequency and intensity of flare ups. There are strategies to tap into unique pleasure points. And there are ways to fill your cup that involve creativity, expression, and connection.

One of the biggest lies we have been sold culturally is that we need to be healed of all our problems before we are worthy of a meaningful life. Chronic health issue or not, I have yet to meet anyone who "figured it all out" before beginning to work, date, connect, or leave the house. 

By valuing authenticity over performance, acceptance over control, and curiosity over "normalcy," I guide clients to tap into a potent, connected, euphoric form of intimacy that is seldom expressed in porn or the media.

I share my story publicly so that my clients know that they're not alone. I can't wait to get to know you and your story, and stand beside you as you heal, grow, and thrive.