Bio
For nearly forty years, I’ve guided individuals on their journey to rediscover freedom, authenticity, and self-alignment. My work has taken me to many corners of the world, where I’ve had the honour of walking beside individuals, ready to step out of their own shadow and into the light of who they truly are. My path has been a winding one, shaped by my own search for self-reunion, grounded by the simple yet powerful act of helping others align with their essence.
My Philosophy
Healing Through Presence and Portraiture
My approach is rooted in the belief that true transformation begins within. Through intuitive integrative coaching, I offer a space for clients to release what no longer serves them and step into alignment with their truest selves.
The heart of my work is alignment. To help you turn inward, reconnect with the self you may have set aside for the needs and expectations of the world. Together, we work to bring that self forward, grounded and clear-eyed, aware of who you are and who you are not. It’s about letting go of what no longer serves and allowing what’s been waiting—maybe patiently, maybe urgently—to finally come to the fore.
What I offer is no standard approach; it is a practice as individual as each person who comes to it. It unfolds through emotional, mental, and spiritual insights that can only be accessed by stepping into a place of deep listening and trust. My way of guiding, which I’ve come to call intuitive integrative coaching, is one that has grown over these many years, shaped by my experiences, by my clients, and by my belief in the liberating power of personal wisdom. We look together into those places of suffering not to turn away but to understand, to reveal the path to balance, to harmony.
I hold a 7th dan in Usui-do, a Japanese tradition of profound self-connection, and this practice has been a touchstone in my work. Over time, I’ve also integrated body-mind therapies, natural healing, Five Elements, Cognitive work, Advanced CranioSacral therapy, Bio-Tuning Neuro-Bioacoustics, and shamanic journeywork into what I offer. Each of these practices has enriched my understanding of how to walk with another on the journey toward self-reunion.
My Tools and Training
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Usui-do
A Tendai Buddhist practice of self-connection and spiritual grounding.
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CranioSacral Therapy
A gentle, hands-on technique to relieve tension and support healing.
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Bio-Tuning
A neuro-bioacoustic approach to balance and alignment.
My Journey To
Intuitive Portraiture
In the realm of portraiture, I offer Open Inward Intuitive Portraits, where the camera becomes a mirror, allowing one’s inner essence to emerge, unguarded and unfiltered. This is not just a portrait session; it is an experience of being seen, held, and celebrated in ways that transcend mere image. My clients often discover, within the stillness of a photograph, a rare glimpse of themselves—a glimpse that reveals the soul’s light they carry within.
Personally, I am a seeker and always will be. From Toronto to Australia and back to Canada, my journey has been one of continuous discovery. These transitions brought me closer to my purpose—to guide others in seeing themselves clearly, honouring both the visible and invisible parts of who they are. My journey brought me back to Canada after the passing of my late husband, a profound transition that returned me to the shores of the Trent Severn in Ontario. Here, I find solace in nature’s rhythm, in the presence of my family—two remarkable children, three brilliant grandchildren, and a spirited poodle who shares in life’s adventures.
Why I Do This Work
Outside of my work, you’ll find me moulding clay at a local pottery studio or capturing moments in nature. These practices remind me of life’s beauty and simplicity—a reminder I bring into every session. This life has taught me that we each carry within us an innate beauty, an undeniable radiance. And I believe, to the depths of my being, that we all have a quiet yearning to see this reflected back, to see in our own eyes the light of our essence staring back.
Open Inward Intuitive Portraits The Heart of My Work
Through Intuitive Portraits, the camera becomes a tool for reflection, capturing more than a mere image. It reveals an unfiltered glimpse of the soul—offering a moment of truth and self-recognition. This is a session of being seen fully as you are.
If you feel drawn to rediscover your essence, to truly see yourself in a new light, let’s begin with a conversation. Book your Discovery Call, and together, we’ll take the first steps on this journey of becoming.
I believe, perhaps more deeply than anything else, that each of us harbours a quiet, enduring ache to glimpse the truth of ourselves—to peer into our own reflection and see not just a familiar face, but the essence of who we truly are. Beneath the layers of roles, histories, and all the stories we carry, there is a deeper self that yearns to be seen, to be recognized, to be honoured.
I have come to understand this work as a practice of unveiling, a gentle and sacred art of looking inward with reverence. And if we’re honest, it’s not just about seeing beauty in the traditional sense, is it? It’s about seeing that deeper radiance we’ve often kept hidden even from ourselves, out of doubt or duty or sheer habit. The soul longs to step into the light of its own truth, free from all pretense and expectation.
So, if you’ve felt that stirring, that quiet call to uncover the luminous core within, know that this is not just a longing—it’s a summons from within. It’s a sacred invitation to journey beyond the surface and witness the light, the wisdom, and the raw beauty that have been there all along. This work is for those who are ready to respond to that call, to not just look at themselves, but to truly see, and in doing so, to begin a lifelong romance with the truth of their own being.
If this resonates with you, then I invite you to step forward. The journey awaits, and together, we will hold space for the essence of who you are to come forth, radiant and undeniable.
Allow me to show you that an image of your true, empowered self—one that reflects the hard-won depth of who you’ve become—is not just possible; it’s waiting to be revealed.
There’s a particular kind of liberation that comes from holding a portrait that captures the strength, resilience, and quiet grace you’ve gathered over the years. This isn’t about presenting a polished, manufactured version of you, nor is it about capturing a fleeting moment. No, this is about honoring the journey you’ve taken, the battles you’ve waged within yourself, and the healing you’ve dared to embrace. It’s a testament to the courage you’ve had to stand up and claim your space in this world—not in spite of everything you’ve faced, but because of it.
Imagine, if you will, looking at an image of yourself and seeing not just a reflection but a reckoning—a witness to the real, unadorned beauty of all you are and all you’ve become. It’s more than a photograph; it’s a piece of your story, captured and held, a keepsake of your soul’s evolution.
If you’re ready to see yourself as you truly are, I’ll be here, with the utmost reverence, to guide you. Together, we’ll let that quiet, powerful essence of yours step fully into the light.