A couple of years later, seeking greater balance in my life, I wandered into my first yoga class. I had no idea what yoga was and found it uncomfortable to face the reality of my own negative thoughts and mismanaged emotions. Sitting still to meditate seemed impossible, and I wanted to run out of there. What stood out to me, though, was just how relaxed I felt leaving class. My ah-ha moment came when, during class, the teacher told us to wrap our arms across our chest and say out loud, “I love my body. I am grateful for my healthy body.” Wow! This felt so strange to say something positive to myself about myself, and I suddenly realized that I wanted to be able to love myself more. I began to practice yoga and meditation daily. My insatiable curiosity for learning about the mind-body connection grew, and I became a certified yoga instructor in 1994, an avid meditator and iRest© Yoga Nidra Meditation practitioner, and a holistic health consultant.

My own injuries along with those of my clients inspired me to continue to study the body and how it responds to stress, and I continued my education in breath, movement integrity and fascial release. In my 30 years of practice, I have helped people of all ages, backgrounds and interests achieve their goals through maximizing the connection between mind and body. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, including athletes and teams, business executives, school groups, active adults, and I have led workshops and retreats locally and abroad.

I thought I was set for the rest of my career, but as Covid overtook our nation, I found myself rethinking what my future held and how I could make a greater impact in the world. With kids now graduated, I followed my dream to go back to school and get my master’s degree. Attending University of St. Thomas, and under the superb direction of Olympian and Sport Psychologist, Dr. Lennie Waite, I completed my MA in Sport and Performance Psychology. Armed with this deeper knowledge about the mind-body connection, I am living my dream by helping high-performers learn how to actively love themselves to greater success and life satisfaction.

Empowering you: My approach as a mental performance coach & consultant

I believe the greatest success is built on identifying and elevating individual strengths rather than focusing on fixing problems. This holistic, inside-out approach aligns personal goals with core values, fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a healthy athlete identity. Holding a CMPC certification, I am deeply committed to ongoing professional development to remain at the cutting edge of mental performance enhancement. My personal challenges with mental wellness, including overcoming negative body image and emotional difficulties, have cultivated a deep empathy and understanding of the internal struggles many individuals face.

My goal is to empower clients to cultivate a quiet mind, focus attention on the present moment and achieve mental clarity. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or retreats, my mission is to guide individuals towards realizing their full potential, both mentally and physically. At Present Moment Mindset, we believe in the power of the present moment as the key to unlocking mental performance. My journey has taught me that mental toughness is not just about enduring but about thriving with balance and clarity. Through my practice, I aim to share these insights and strategies, helping clients navigate their mental landscapes to achieve their personal and professional goals.

As a certified mental performance consultant & coach, I love working with athletes and business professionals to learn how to thrive in uncertainty, manage stress and cultivate greater equanimity. If you would like to work with me or learn more about mental performance coaching, reach out to me for a free initial consultation.