My Story
Living in Mexico City for over 15 years now, I’ve embraced a life rich in color, creativity, and exploration. My professional path in the arts is a rather unconventional one. I’ve found myself immersed in a bit of everything; from design, theater, dance and circus to visual arts and poetry—always poetry. Photography, both still and moving, is the medium I most connect with. It connects me to myself, to others, and to the world around.
As I recognized the transformative power of the artistic process in my own healing, I became drawn to the intersection of art and wellness. My path took an investigative turn. Ultimately, I pursued post-graduate studies at the Canadian International Institute for Art Therapy (CiiAT) and earned an MSc in Body Psychology and Body Psychotherapy from East London University. As a therapist, I work primarily with complex trauma, stress, and anxiety,
Education is another passion of mine. I love designing and facilitating workshops that invite others to immerse in creativity and artistic language. This passion led me to co-found Casa de Artes y Circo Contemporáneo, a local arts and circus center dedicated to promoting health, community, and art education. As the creative director for ten years, I played an integral role in developing programs that empower individuals of all ages through corporal expression. The magic of this community continues to inspire me, and I continue to support the project in small ways. I also had the opportunity in 2022 to teach the online Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate Program at CiiAT where I enjoyed engaging with students eager to explore the therapeutic nature of art.
Building on my commitment to education, this year I am launching Arte Soma, a project to develop and share online courses for enhancing creative thinking and experiencing art as a means of connection and personal development. As someone on the autism spectrum, my own experience navigating societal constructs inspires my passion for helping others on their journeys of self-discovery and healing.