About "B"

My Story

What inspired me to become a healer, is a complex compilation of my life's journey. I am from a small rural community outside of Asheville, North Carolina, where I grew up on my family’s seventh-generation apple farm. I was born into a family full of unresolved trauma that had been passed down for generations. I knew from an early age I was going to be the “chain breaker” and forever change my lineage. My presence brings love, joy, and hope to everyone around me. I realize my wounds are my gifts, which brings purpose to this pain I’ve carried all my life. I have been called to help others fight some of those same battles. My mission is to become the light that will illuminate the path for others to walk in this world.   

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Although I appreciate my upbringing for teaching me important life lessons and a strong work ethic, it was a difficult way of life. I knew from that experience, I wanted to be the first in my family to attend a four-year college. In 2007, I graduated early from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Entrepreneurship. Shortly after graduating, I started working as a College Admissions Counselor and then eventually as a Director. To further advance my profession, I completed a Master of Arts in Education degree in 2012. I spent the first decade of my career working in education across all levels, where I discovered my passion for helping people achieve their goals and dreams. In 2020, I realized I wanted to take that calling to the next level by pursuing a career change and a second Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University. I graduated from that program in May 2024 and obtained my LCMHCA shortly after. I will be adding psychotherapy to my list of services in early fall 2024.

Along my own path to self-discovery and healing, I was guided to wildernessFusion. There I completed four years in the NIASZIIH healing program and am currently a second-year bodywork student. NIASZIIH (pronounced Ni-a-zee-EYE) can be translated to “a place of healing” and is a modality that works with awareness and deep contact in healing the body, mind, and spirit. It addresses the limitations and gifts arising from our wounding while moving toward more peace, love, joy, and purpose. I have completed almost 400 hours of primal psychology and tracking classes there as well. This is a non-dogmatic earth-based curriculum interfacing through the philosophy of choice, mythology, and a form of ancient psychology that is thousands of years older than modern-day methods. I have studied other types of energy medicine over the last several years and received my meditation teacher certification in 2021, which also complements this work. As part of my practice, I strive to both teach and empower my clients to naturally heal themselves so they can unlock their untapped potential and discover their deepest desires to live life to the fullest.

When I am not working or learning something new, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my family and friends. I am a wife to a local optometrist, a mom of two, and a miniature multi-generational Australian Labradoodle named “Teak” that is on his way to becoming a therapy dog. I am passionate about serving my community and help lead the Winston-Salem NIASZIIH Healing Clinic where I volunteer monthly. I enjoy just about anything that makes me feel alive… nourishing food, journaling, aromatherapy, and moving my body (hiking, nature walks, strength training, hot yoga, and playing tennis are some of my favorites). Traveling to new places, listening to live music or sound baths, collecting crystals or metaphysical books, and random living room dance parties make my heart happy. Feel free to check out my recommended book list. I am an old soul who chooses to remember and awaken so I can inspire others to do the same.