‘Never take your fate sitting down.  You have the power to direct your life as you want it to be. So stand to meet whatever comes, as strong as you can be’   ………my dad, summed up.

My father, a cold water swimmer himself,  taught me to find health and independence in the water and in nature. His most important lesson was nothing can hold me back.

I took this to heart, building my yoga teaching and health coaching career around advocating for living and aging with vigour.   

In 1998, I left my academic career to teach ashtanga yoga, sharing a very traditional lineage. I’m one of the first Canadians to be authorized to teach the ashtanga method ( three series) by Manju Jois.  I continue to train with him regularly taking part in his European workshops as well as having taken annual visits to Maui over the past 20 years. as a close student of the first western practitioners, Nancy Gilgoff and David Williams.

As a practitioner of almost 30 years, I can honestly say I haven’t found anything that matches the efficacy of traditional ashtanga whether looking through a physical, mental or, spiritual lens. I suppose this is why I’m so inspired to continue to practice and teach, sharing this authentic method as I have been taught by my teachers.

I went on to train as a functional nutrition counsellor and health coach.  In this capacity, I offer individual and group coaching to individuals who wish to optimize health as they age and prevent serious illness - food and lifestyle protocols are my main levers. My clients: - all people who have taken action and who have rolled up their sleeves for their best life. In various ways, they bring me along as their guide.

We do not inherit our bodily fate!

My father died early of a stroke, my mother of Alzheimer’s.

For many years, we all believed genetics to be our destiny. We know now that what determines our health outcomes is not so much what we are predisposed to but rather our epigenetics - how are habits, choices, and environment can trigger the strength or, susceptibility within our genes - this matters more. We can actually choose to ‘switch’ on health rather than disease - it’s all about giving the body the right inputs.

For me, that’s daily ashtanga yoga, breath-work, swimming, sauna and walks in nature. Most importantly,  a very intentional diet filled with colorful vegetables, quality protein and healthy fats - all cooked at home with love and often shared with friends.   What will it be for you?

I’m all about for staying ahead of the curve,  aging with health and vitality - I can teach you the tools to do the same.