I struggled with my own health challenges while working for over two decades in advertising sales for CNBC, ESPN ABC Sports, Turner and many media and entertainment companies in New York City. I was an overachiever in all aspects of my life. I was always on-the-go, constantly overthinking and worrying about what was next. My mantra was “work hard, play hard” and my life reflected it.​

 

I worked out and considered myself healthy and fit. I also had a medical specialist for every health condition that I had accumulated over the years.

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I accepted stress as a normal part of my life and at the same time, I was desperate to find another way, a different way, to deal with all of the conditions and medications that I had accumulated. 

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It was out of desperation that I found with my acupuncturist. He showed me a new way of seeing things through the lens of eastern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine. I saw how my health conditions were 'messages' from my body. He recommended that I practice The Dragon's Way Qigong and I immediately felt the benefit of practicing the simple, meditative qigong movements. I learned how to apply The Five Element Framework into my life, which continues to be an integral part of my practice.

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I experienced and understood what the "body's wisdom and its ability to naturally heal itself" truly meant. I realized that I had to take an active role in facilitating this process. ​

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It’s no surprise that the unrelenting stress that I experienced led to burnout. In retrospect, and with 100% certainty, this overachiever and perfectionist who has a competitive streak, now admits that I was burned out long before I left the advertising industry in 2011. 

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"There are no accidents. Everything happens for a reason. The reason is for the good." I realized the importance of prioritizing self-care and achieving balance in all areas of my life. This pivotal change inspired my mission: to guide and empower individuals through self-care practices, helping them reconnect with and enhance their innate healing ability. Together, we can uncover a new path to dynamic health, balance, well-being and vitality.​​