At one point or another in life we have all face circumstances that are greater than what our skills and abilities allow us to overcome. And sometimes circumstances leave marks. For me, growing up in Whistler was a childhood filled with adventure, community and the great outdoors. It wasn’t until my teen years that life became more than I could handle.

When I was fourteen, my family moved to New Zealand for eighteen months. While our time there was full of adventure and new experiences, it was a lonely time for me. Depression followed me through most of high school as I tried to make friends in the midst of navigating a new culture. It was Hope that pulled me out of that dark place of depression and it is hope that continues to motivate me to strive forward today.

I was first introduced to Natural Bioenergetics™ (NB) when my family began seeing a NB Specialist. I saw how NB brought them freedom and relief. Where there was once pain and illness, strength and wellbeing took its place. Soon my parents began their training in NB, it transformed our family into a new way of life. I began hearing stories of impossible things happening. Stories of people who suffered from pain and trauma finding transformation and peace.

For me, the idea of freedom from limitations, journeying with my family and being able to help people is what drew me to NB. By the time I graduated high school, I knew this was something I wanted to do. This past February, I celebrated six years depression free. Natural Bioenergetics™ has played a big role in that.

My study of nutrition began when I started my training in NB. My interest in nutrition, food and digestion began much earlier in elementary school. I first learnt the importance of nutrition when I read a magazine article on Twinkies. I learned how it can take years for the body to completely digest a single Twinkie. For the first time, I understood that food had an impact on the body. I decided from then on, I was never going to eat another Twinkie.

In my studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, I gained a greater knowledge of the importance of good nutrition and how food influences a person’s vitality, mood and long-term wellbeing.

I also have a certificate in Youth Outreach and have experience working with vulnerable youth in schools and in community-based youth programs.