I have been nourishing folks with food since 1995, first on commercial fishing boats and then small charters in SE Alaska. Ayurveda became a steering compass for my life in 2007. I’ve been using it to create the environment to allow my body to come back to balance ever since, and using what I’ve learned to help others do the same. I’ve been supporting yoga retreat groups in the Pacific Northwest with Ayurveda woven into the menu since 2012. The Ayurveda I studied naturally dovetailed with the whole foods perspective I was already practicing and evolved into the yoga retreat chef and Ayurveda educator I am today. I am an IAYT certified Yoga Therapist and part of the faculty team at Essential Yoga Therapy, teaching the practical application of Ayurveda in the kitchen. Yoga and Ayurveda meet us exactly where we are. By nurturing our relationship to nature (Ayurveda) and the connection to all the layers of self (Yoga) we come back in line with our highest potential. I recharge best in the wilds, sweeping mountain scapes, and swirling tango floors. Food is a language, and I am honored to pass some of my fluency on to you.