As I started to investigate these big life questions, it became clear I needed time, space, and courage to truly get to know myself. All of myself.
From Cancer to Searching
Prior to cancer, from the outside perspective, I appeared to have a successful life: loving friends and family, high-paying finance job, decent health.. yet on the inside, I felt a void. Is this it? I asked myself.
My journey to wellness and purpose began after I quit my banking job to travel indefinitely in South America. I was a 26-year old cancer survivor who had struggled with anxiety and insecurities throughout life, and I had questions…
My anxiety and lack of confidence internally was confusing, and for years I self-medicated my discomforts with alcohol and drugs, highly avoidant of what might be the root of these feelings. As I started to investigate these big life questions, it became clear I needed time, space, and courage to truly get to know myself. All of myself.
There were two significant events that helped set me on my path:
Ayahuasca plant medicine ceremonies in the Peruvian Amazon and
10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. After these experiences, I finally had the direction I was looking for.
My Story
I followed
My adventurous spirit and love of the Spanish language to Valencia Spain, where I rooted down and began going deeper in my self work. I focused my curious mind and determination to heal on the mind/body connection through: yoga, meditation and somatic experiencing (SE) therapy, a body-based alternative therapy.
I was starting to understand the root of my anxiety, insecurities, bouts of insomnia, and how I could learn from them, heal and grow.
I became a dedicated student and then teacher of Hatha Yoga, changed my diet, ran more, and started receiving regular SE therapy from an amazing therapist in Spain, among other lifestyle shifts. I was so inspired by the SE technique and changes I was experiencing that I signed up for the 3-year training to become an SE practitioner myself.
I was feeling immense growth and benefits from committing to this lifestyle overhaul and the investment in professional support showing up in every facet of life.
I became a certified Health and Life Coach, and in 2022, launched MÁS Health, my coaching business and wellness brand. MÁS Health brings everything together that I’ve been learning since leaving the bank and committing to this life of growth and service.
These days
I work 1 on 1 with clients in the US and Spain in Personal Development Coaching, where I support individuals to live their best, most fulfilling lives with a focus on mindset and nervous system regulation. I teach in-person Hatha yoga classes in Spain and organize other wellness events while continuing to invest in myself and business through continued education.
In my personal life I enjoy an active lifestyle and getting into nature as much as I can. More recently I’ve been exploring the path of Bhakti yoga, the devotional path that involves music and mantra. Bhakti is a lesser-known path, but one I feel is deeply soul-nourishing. I’ve been learning the guitar since 2023 and am excited for what the future holds with Bhakti and music…
When I reflect on my path and current life, I feel immense gratitude for cancer coming into my life and being the wake up call I needed to start living my most fulfilling and meaningful life. Something I truly wish for everyone, without having to wait for the health crisis to start the process!
My philosophy is grounded in a holistic approach to well-being that focuses on the innate intelligence of the body and the uniqueness of each individual. My personal journey and professional trainings have focused on two specializations that while may appear separate, are deeply interconnected:
Mental Health and Nervous System Health
Mind + Body.
Professional Trainings & Certifications
Breath Coach - YOGABODY Teachers College
200-hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher - Jason Crandell
Polyvagal Certificate Course - The Polyvagal Institute
Health and Life Coach - The Health Coach Institute (CCE Accredited)
200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher - Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - Somatic Experiencing Spain
Inner MBA - Sounds True with Tami Simon
Playzone Pro: Polyvagal Informed Certificate for Coaches - The Polyvagal Institute
