I am a certified Health Counselor and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Teacher. I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University's Integrative Nutrition Professional Training Program in New York City. Health counseling is a blend of working with a life-coach and a nutritionist. Laughter Yoga combines yogic breathing exercises with our natural ability to laugh, creating better health and happiness. I am accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and I am certified in Level II Reiki. I am currently studying Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and will be incorporating it into my work. I have a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Minor in Women's Studies from Oregon State University. I worked in Portland, Oregon for an electric utility for 8 years in customer service, employee training and development, and the health and safety department.

As a health counselor, I often work holistically with people suffering from stress related conditions. I also specialize in helping with people in the midst of crisis following a great loss (parent, spouse, child, friend, job, chronic illness diagnosis). I also support people with partners or spouses suffering from chronic illness. I have a great deal of experience with auto-immune diseases. I help my clients find the strength to live their best life by focusing on a healthy diet, exercise, extreme self-care and finding joy in everyday living.

My Laughter Yoga business, Portland Laughter Yoga, is just beginning to take off. I am now offering Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training, a free laughter club and Laughter Yoga evening classes. I am available for corporate wellness workshops, team building, conferences and special events and celebrations. Laughter Yoga is a great way to connect and relieve stress. www.portlandlaughteryoga.com