My passion for helping others began at a young age. I originally planned to become a nurse, but life led me down a different path into the business side of healthcare. I worked as an administrator in my family’s assisted living facility, where my love for supporting people truly grew.

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I later earned my Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) and went on to work with Humana Inc. as a physician contractor. While I valued the experience, I knew something was missing—I wasn’t directly helping people in the way I felt called to.

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At the same time, I was on my own personal journey. After years of struggling with weight gain and yo-yo dieting, I chose to have gastric sleeve surgery in July 2023.

 

Although my surgery was successful, I quickly realized that the emotional and lifestyle support I needed simply wasn’t there. Outside of my husband, I often felt alone and unable to find meaningful guidance or community.

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Since then, I’ve lost over 115 pounds, but the biggest transformation has been mental and emotional. That experience led me to create Shadow Work Studios.

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I’m a Certified Professional Coach that support major weight loss individuals that have undergone bariatric surgery and/or GLP-1 medications. My focus is on providing the emotional support and accountability that so many people are missing.

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I help clients navigate body image struggles—like feeling disconnected from their reflection, fearing weight regain, and learning to feel at home in their changing bodies.

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