In 2013, as I was trying to recover from debilitating chronic fatigue, I discovered expressive arts and within three months was completely well! I realized I had been blocking my creativity and that was what made me ill. After this experience of the healing power of art and creative expression, I wanted to share it with others. I am a trained SoulCollage Facilitator, Certified Creative Journal Expressive Arts Instructor, a Facilitator of Intuitive Painting, and Touch Drawing. I offer workshops as well as one on one creative facilitation. I have led workshops for women, leadership teams at nonprofit organizations, at conferences for school employees, as well as at professional development days at school districts. I live in Menlo Park with my husband and rescue boxer dog, Bella, and recently retired from a 21-year career in public education.