“I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.” -Alanis Morissette. 

I am passionate about women's and infant's healthcare.  My goal is to assist women and their families to learn how their bodies work so they can make informed and empowered decisions about their health and care.

It is my privilege to be part of your parenthood journey and to grow, learn, laugh and, sometimes, cry along side you and your family. I am so grateful to be a part of your story and journey with South Rock Perinatal Wellness Collective.

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In 2005 I graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and went on to obtain an Advanced Nursing Specialty in Neonatal (newborn) Nursing. I have spent the majority of my nursing career in this specialized area and have expanded my nursing practice to include post partum nursing care. I became a IBCLC in 2012 and currently practice as an LC privately with Paramount Pediatrics

The best way to keep your baby healthy is to keep yourself healthy!  When it comes to nutrition, you and your baby (or future baby) are a team and I am honoured to share in your journey.  

I believe good food supports healthy development and gene expression from conception through pregnancy, early life and into toddlerhood - setting the stage for future health outcomes. Growing healthy bodies supports healthy minds and vice versa. Therefore the relationship of mental and physical health is so important to me and why I believe this perinatal wellness collective can truly make a difference.

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My approach to nutrition is to make it practical. Having seen the aftermath of fad diets throughout the course of my career, I advocate for small but sustainable lifestyle changes that, over time, build upon each other to create good lifelong nutrition habits and a healthy relationship with food. Relating that approach to fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and early childhood nutrition means giving clients tools to actually do healthy things in the context of their life - while bodies are changing and hands are full. Rather than just list all the nutrients you need, I communicate with real food and real life examples so you can start healthy changes today and feel good about what you already may be doing!

An area of interest for me is exploring the brain-gut connection - working with clients to explore and manage their emotional relationship with food.

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I became a Dietician in 2011, worked within various Fraser Health programs (NICU and Pediatrics; Diabetes and Heart Health; Maternity Clinic & Diabetes in Pregnancy) and currently provide consultation to clients of my private practice.

Figuring out pregnancy-safe fitness routines and “getting your prebaby body back” are things that many moms-to-be and new moms strive for, and, often, society pressures them into.

It’s hard to navigate through all the information from the internet, family, friends, and other professionals regarding safe and effective pre- and postnatal fitness.

As a mother of two, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and the owner of a ladies-only studio, I guide women who are pregnant in properly engaging their core and pelvic floor while exercising, as well as teaching the importance of restoring your core and easing back into fitness in a way that is safe for your recovering body and effective for rebuilding lost strength and endurance.

In addition to providing a specialized program (Core Confidence) in strengthening your pelvic floor and retraining your core, I provide a space that is safe and welcoming for women of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels to start or continue on their health and fitness journeys.

"Birth is not only about making babies.  Birth is about making mothers - strong, competent capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength." - Barbara Katz Rothman.

As a perinatal nurse, I have had the opportunity to care for many mothers and babies over the past 13 years. 

I believe that empowering women and their families with information and support can be a great benefit during this period of immense change.

I graduated from UBC in 2006 with my BSc. and then went back and completed by BSN in 2010. While I had initially intended to go into pediatrics, after witnessing my first delivery, I knew that was what I wanted to do. I started at Langley Memorial Hospital in 2010 on the surgical and post-partum wards, then completed by perinatal speciality from BCIT in 2012 and have been working as a Labour and Delivery Nurse ever since. This past winter, I also completed my NICU specialty from BCIT.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys

Motherhood is hard and it takes courage to reach out for support. I'm here to help you find the realistic balance you deserve.  

I've worked with children and families in many capacities over the years - helping others heal and grow is my passion.  I've been an empath and helper my whole life so it was only fitting I went into the helping professions. After becoming a mom, a whole new area of my heart and career has opened up.  As a result, I have taken specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health.

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I work as a family counsellor with children and teens in Coquitlam, BC and as the founder of MaternalCare Counselling I work with moms (and moms-to-be), gestational parents and fathers. My focus is perinatal health and wellness however I work with any women or gestational parents who are struggling. As a family counsellor, I also provide support to parents - helping clients to navigate and support children through their struggles.

Little Sensory Co. workshops are designed to stimulate, educate and create wonderful memories of your baby’s first few years of life. The workshops consist of a variety of activities that have been tailored to support the learning and development of babies and tots. They have been developed using evidence based research that supports what your baby sees, touches, smells, hears and feels!