I'm Here To Show

You What's Possible

My hope is that my story will be an inspiration to you - proof that no matter what you've been through, you have everything already within you to free yourself from your past, so you can focus all your energy on creating a life you love.

I survived an extreme level of abuse for over two decades. When I first started my healing journey, I never thought it would end or that I would ever be free from the incessant darkness I felt.

Today, I get to feel a strong inner confidence, a resilience that just keeps growing, and I'm surrounded by resources to help me whenever I need. It was quite the journey to get to this place, but I did it....and so can you.

My healing journey taught me that no matter how dark it gets, there is always light to grab onto - and that light, even though it may feel smaller than a pin prick sometimes, can be expanded beyond the size of the universe as long as you give it life through your choices

the choice to forgive instead of letting anger or resentment take over.
the choice to let the pain of what happened, teach you how to also release it.
the choice to invite gratitude into the same space as revenge.
the choice to focus on what you do have instead of what you don't have.

I know these choices seem like a given, but what I also know is how impossible it feels to make those choices in the moment when your entire body is filled with anger, hurt, and fear. I won't sugar coat it and say it's easy - I'm saying it's possible

My Soul Renovation Journey

From the moment I was born, my life was filled with incessant abuse - sexual, physical, mental, and spiritual.

By night, I was constantly dissociating, and by day, I was an athlete, a great student, and a social butterfly. No one had a clue.

It wasn't until my thirties that I found someone to help me unravel the spider web of chaos that felt normal to me. The very core of my identity was so distorted, that I had no idea who I really was. I was asking myself some of the most basic questions like: Was I an excellent student because I was terrified of authority and getting into trouble, or did I just love learning and excelling at whatever I did? Was I a social butterfly because I was taught to hide behind the "everything's okay" mask, or was I a natural connector?

It took some time, but eventually I was able to separate the wounding from my core and find my power. I was able to start claiming...my past may have shaped me, but it does not own me!

In my forties, I started to feel the most solid I had ever felt. I was experiencing the world through the eyes of the real Heidi - the one who laughs easily, gets a little shy sometimes, is wildly strong-minded (okay fine, stubborn 😄), and is deeply sensitive and attuned to nature.

Now that I’m in my 50s, life feels incredibly fulfilling - love everywhere, beauty in the simplest things, and a peace I never thought I’d get to feel. Don’t get me wrong - I still have things to work through like anyone, but now I know how to meet all of the hard stuff with a clear heart and a strong dose of light - and most importantly, I know how to always come back to my baseline - feeling resilient and empowered.

Living Like a Sunflower

Sunflowers, while they’re young and growing, follow the sun across the sky - even on cloudy days. But once they mature, they settle facing east, waiting for the morning warmth from the sunlight to open their petals wide for the bees.

My healing has followed the same rhythm. In the beginning, I had to make the choice to turn towards the light - and most times, that felt impossible because I felt so much darkness. But with some help, I kept making that choice - literally thousands of times. Now, the light feels more natural to me - like it's my home now.

Make no mistake - it’s not always easy. There are times it can be quite gritty and humbling - which means I still get my ass handed to me (my ugly cry could seriously win an Oscar). But I always get back up stronger in the light, more resilient, and full of gratitude for the experience.

These days, my “mess” could fit into a handful of dumpsters, instead of the 100,000 acre landfill it used to be. That's progress!

So while I know every square inch of what it feels like to be completely powerless - I now know how to find my sovereignty in the situations I cannot change or control.

I’ve learned to accept and surrender to others’ beliefs and actions, even when they don’t align with mine, and how to meet them with grace.

I’m able to forgive and release the unforgivable - especially within myself, so I can continue to send love out into the world.

I know how to stay connected to my light, even when I’m surrounded by darkness.

I’m living like a sunflower.

Education

For more than three decades, I’ve studied health and wellness from just about every angle I can get my hands on. Why? Because at my core, I love solving problems. Give me a question I can’t answer and I’m probably going down a rabbit hole until I can. That curiosity has kept me learning, exploring, and digging beneath the surface to better understand why we think, feel, behave, and show up in the world the way we do.

B.A. in Kinesiology:
I was a natural athlete from the beginning. Gymnastics was my first love, but in fifth grade, soccer stole my heart - and I never looked back. When I reached college, studying Kinesiology felt like a natural fit. My original plan was to become an Athletic Trainer so I could stay connected to the world of sports, but after a few years of interning, I realized I was far more fascinated by what was happening inside an athlete’s mind than anything else. That realization led me straight into the world of Sport Psychology.

Certified Sport Psychologist:
In 2001, after completing two years of graduate-level coursework, I became certified in Sport Psychology. This gave me the opportunity to dive deeper into the mental and emotional side of performance.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist:
In 2006, I added Strength & Conditioning to my work so I could support athletes from both sides of the equation - the physical as well as the mental and emotional. Over the years, my work evolved to include a strong focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation. Eventually, I transitioned into working with the general population and still continue to this day.

Certified Akashic Records Consultant:
Around 2015, my curiosity began pulling me beyond the physical and psychological and into the spiritual. And because I absolutely love asking questions and exploring the depths of whatever I’m studying, the Akashic Records felt like a natural fit.

I became certified in 2019, and the work has profoundly influenced both my personal and professional life. Through my time with clients and the Record Keepers, I’ve received incredible insights, guidance, and opportunities for healing - including a deeper understanding of my own experiences and greater peace with my past.

Certified Animal Communicator:
My love of learning eventually led me to animals. I’ve always felt a deep connection with animals and nature, so I decided to explore that relationship more intentionally and completed my Animal Communication certification in early 2026.

Today, I combine Animal Communication with my work in the Akashic Records to better understand what animals may be experiencing, help them heal, and assist in strengthening the connection between animals and their guardians.

Craniosacral Work:
And apparently, I’m still not done learning! I’m currently working toward certification in craniosacral work for dogs, continuing my exploration of ways to support their physical comfort, well-being, and quality of life.

Whether I’m working with people or animals, the thread running through everything I’ve studied has remained consistent: I want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface - and discover what can help create meaningful change that brings more light into the world.