My Story
Originally from the prairies, I moved to Montreal for some years before settling in Mexico City where I have now lived for over 15 years. Having embraced a life rich in color, creativity, and exploration, my professional path in the arts is an unconventional one. I’ve found myself immersed in diverse disciplines over the years—from design, theater, dance and circus to visual arts and poetry—always poetry. Photography, both still and moving, has been my primary artistic language; it connects me to my inner self, to others, and to the world around me.
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, and 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, my specialty has evolved to focus on complex trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety with a neurodiversity lens.
Education is another passion. I enjoy designing and facilitating workshops that invite others to immerse themselves in creative exploration and artistic language. This dedication inspired the creation of Casa de Artes y Circo Contemporáneo, a local arts and circus center focused on health, community, and art education. As co-founder and creative director for ten years, I developed programs that empower individuals of all ages through corporal and creative expression. The magic of this community continues to inspire me, and I continue to support the project in small ways. More recently, I taught the online Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate Program at CiiAT, where I engaged with students eager to integrate therapeutic art principles into their professional practice in art and health-related fields. In 2024, I was honored to participate as a guest speaker at the Art & Mental Health Symposium at the National University of Mexico (UNAM).
Building on my commitment to education, I am introducing Arte Soma this year, a space for exploration and self-discovery through art-inspired learning and resources. As someone who is late-diagnosed on the autism spectrum (AuDHD), my own experience navigating societal constructs and complex trauma inspires my commitment to helping others on their unique path of self-discovery, healing, and connection.