My training & depth study informs what we do in The Fortress–

My way is contemplative and non-dual. I use the skills learned in the below trainings and the influence of the teachings from my mentors in my work, which include:

• Undergraduate degree in interpersonal communication and psychology (2012)

• Conflict, mediation and dispute resolution certification (2013)

• Self-Inquiry & coaching via BYCA Life Coach Certification (2015)

• Neuro Linguistic Programing and hypnosis certification (2020)

• Vedic Meditation trianing (2020)

• Shamaic Medicine & Ritual - (Mesa 1) with mentor Karen Duncan, M.S. LPC, Hampe Kamayok, Medicine Woman in the Inca tradition of healers. (2022-2024)

• Ongoing and depth mentorship with Holly & Matt Krepps, teachers of presence, Wisdom Mentor, Yoga therapist, Wisdom Enneagram teacher & founder of Circle Yoga Shala. (2019-present)

• Circle Yoga Shala’s YTT 200 hour - June 2024-Oct 2024

• Alchemical Alignment: a training for Somatic Trauma Resolution and Embodiment of Spirit. (2023-2024 with ongoing supervision)

• Personal studies include:

  • Somatic movement: Dance & Hapkido

  • The power of sacred, celebratory circle and ritual

  • Non-dual contemplative spirituality & 4th Way Spiritual Practices