My Journey

Hi! I'm April. This photo is of me on a hike with friends in Shawnee National Forest, playing with my PlantWave (not a paid endorsement -- they are just truly magical devices). And I feel like this image is so representative of my journey thus far, as I've learned to (re)connect with nature, trust in the unseen, and discover (or perhaps rediscover) myself. 


Once upon a time, I worked as a social worker, earning my LCSW, and helping people of all different ages, from all over the world. While I no longer work in that field, I highly value all of the experiences that time in my life gave me. I learned how to hold space for my fellow human, to walk side by side with someone during dark times, and perhaps most importantly, I witnessed ,first hand, the resiliency of the human spirit. 


After the birth of my second child, I made the decision to step away from that field, for a variety of reasons. Little did I know exactly how personally impactful that decision would be. I suddenly found myself alone, all day every day, with two children under two.  In a society that values productivity and independence, I had not been prepared for the number of internal shifts I was about to face. Most notably, the lack of distraction. I suddenly had all of this time...nothing but time, really...with my thoughts, my beliefs, my identity.


But there is also something about spending so much time with young children that reignites something deep within. A remembering. I remember sitting outside with my children, and my daughter being absolutely delighted by the sight of a ladybug. Or a drop of morning dew on a blade of grass. The wonder of experiencing the world for the first time. Those mornings on our front porch (or, morning porch-sits, as we called them) began to be an anchor in our days, and a remembrance of the magic of the world around us. Something within me began to stir to life.


Woven throughout my motherhood journey has been a vital touchstone -- yoga. I first walked into a yoga studio over 15 years ago. I remember my mom had wanted me to go with her, and while I had never considered myself a particularly strong or athletic person, I agreed. I walked out that night with a completely new feeling about my body. I felt connected with my physical self n a way I never had before. From there, yoga became a regular practice. As I entered motherhood, and, well, life, my practice did not always stay consistent, but it has always been something I've found myself returning to again and again. It continues to be there for me, helping me come back into my body and reconnect with my deeper self.


Several years ago, my mom, once again, led me to something new. This time, the world of energy work. I was, admittedly, extremely skeptical, but at her persistence, I eventually agreed to schedule an appointment with the practitioner she had been working with. Almost immediately, I was taken aback by how much this woman seemed to know about me. She just...knew things. I felt supported in heard in ways I hadn't realized I needed. And then, when I made my way onto her table, I began to feel things shifting within my physical body. When I cracked my eyelids open, I saw that her hands were not even on me --the were hovering above. I closed my eyes again and saw light, color, shapes. At the end of my session, as I sat up, I felt...softer. My shoulders were more relaxed. My facial muscles were relaxed. It was like some of the heaviness I had been carrying around for who knows how long had been lifted.


There is so much more I could share about my journey -- how a particularly low point led me to EMDR, which directly led me into the office of the person who would become my mentor, collaborator, and friend. How this would all lead me to a life-changing trip to Sedona, which in quick succession, led to Reiki training and attunement, yoga teacher training, and the purchase of our pony, Penny. How the connection with her, and the farm where she lives, would lead to so many beautiful connections and possibilities.


And now I find myself here, holding what feels like this beautiful tapestry of experience and knowing and possibility. It is my deepest hope and desire to create spaces and opportunities for you, too, to come back home to yourself. To really feel the support and magic of the Earth. To soften into your own being, just a bit more. To lean into the abundance within and around you. Because I know life isn't always easy. The world doesn't always feel like a kind place. But you have so much within you and around you. We just don't always know where to look or remember how to get there. And I truly believe that's why I am here. To hold space as I am able, to help and support where and how I can.




Current Offerings

Currently, I am offering one-on-one, Distance Reiki & Intuitive Healing Sessions, where we can connect from anywhere that feels safe and comfortable for you. These sessions are 75 minutes long, to allow time for conversation and integration. One of the many things I've learned about myself is how much I value time and meaningful connection. And so my offerings reflect this intention. Visit this page for more information and to schedule.


I also have the incredible ability to offer one-on-one sessions at the horse farm where Penny lives. These are by appointment only. If you find yourself drawn to meet in person or to experience energy work held within the magic of the farm, contact me to schedule and create an experience that feels right for you.


In addition to these one-on-one sessions, I also offer an array of group experiences and opportunities, weaving together yoga and Reiki:

  • Introducing a new, live, virtual series, beginning August 4 at 6:00 am via Google Meet:

          Morning Grounding: A Virtual Yoga &

          Mindfulness Practice. This weekly practice will offer

           the opportunity for gentle yoga, meditation, and

           connection to softly greet and ground yourself

           before the day begins.

  • In-person at Legacy Equestrian:
  • Mindful Yoga on Select Saturdays at 9:00 am.
  • A Soft Place to Land: Yin Yoga + Reiki, offered monthly, limited to 5 participants.
  • The Goddess Within: Mythology, Movement, & Meditation, offered monthly through October.


For full details on my group offerings, as well as registration, visit this page.