Since graduating from UBC in 2000, I have built a trusted reputation as a practicing kinesiologist and entrepreneur, committed to bringing education, innovation, and compassionate care to my community.
At the heart of my approach is connection. While anyone can learn techniques to support healing, sustaining a daily practice is one of the greatest challenges. My ongoing recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2008, an experience that required me to relearn how to walk and talk, remains a source of humility and inspiration. This journey continually reinforces the importance of resilience, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
My healing path first carried me from competitive running into yoga, where physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation come together as a holistic discipline. Over the years, my practice has expanded into Yin and Hatha Yoga, as well as a deeply valued Trauma-Informed 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga certification. The integration of these styles has created a dynamic healing pathway, supporting not only the body, but also offering vital mental and emotional nourishment.
I have also developed hybrid classes such as Trigger Point Myofascial Release™ (releasing tension and knotted tissues) and Yindalini Yoga, a softer form of Kundalini. These practices highlight the powerful role of fascia, the body’s connective tissue matrix, in healing and performance. More recently, I’ve shifted away from the forceful application of trigger points, recognizing the potential harm, and instead embraced gentler, fascia-aware approaches inspired by the work of Marjorie Haynes, RMT. This evolution blends yoga, breathwork, and applied tensegrity principles, inviting a safer and deeper awareness beneath the skin.
You can find here in White Rock with her full weekend once a month to apply 18 CE’s for her course, CoAT: Course of Applied Tensegrity.
One key lesson from both research and experience is that stretching alone can be risky if performed without an understanding of the tissue’s depth and response. True elongation requires a mindful, measured approach, one that honours the body’s integrity and supports healing rather than harm.
My background in dynamic sports has shaped a deep compassion for myself and others, as well as an empathetic lens on how we collectively approach recovery. Pain relief is never just physical, it often involves releasing trauma stored within the body. Since first exploring trigger point therapy in 2002, I’ve refined methods to support self-release, including lifting the skin and fascia for relief and reconnection. Central to this is movement, gentle, consistent, and lifelong. September 8, 2025 I’ve created a new 5-week series called, Stretch & Muscle Conditioning: A One-On-One Journey To Being In Your Body.
In addition to my in-person work at Shiva Cor Academy, I have been teaching online since 2020, making these healing modalities more accessible to people worldwide.
Mission:
My primary goal is to empower others to live happy, pain-free lives. Movement is medicine, and my approach combines self-applied techniques, prolonged stretches, and breathwork to create one of the most effective self-care therapies available. Together, we cultivate awareness, resilience, and wellness, one breath, one practice at a time.