As a nurse for three decades, I have spent most of my career specializing in end-of-life and hospice care. Life changed when my mom, also a nurse, suddenly passed away. In my grief, I realized that like so many nurses, my mom cared for everyone but herself.

Recognizing that I was on a similar path, I started on a journey of self-discovery that included coaching and a personalized approach to self-care. I learned that to care for others we must first take care of ourselves.

Combining my coaching education, nursing background, and personal experiences, I now help nurses and other healthcare workers on the brink of burnout decrease their stress by recognizing the need for self-care and then incorporating simple practices into their already busy lives. I empower them to become hopeful, energized, and equipped to care for others while making their own needs and values a priority through my proprietary framework, The Becoming Method®.

I live in Indiana with my husband Steve, near my grandchildren and adult children.