Milestones

My road in life has taken me all over.
Drew and painted on everything...
Studied Graphic Arts and Offset Printing as a trade, got a certificate 1985.
Worked at US Army Printing and Publications Center Europe - as an offset printing press operator.
Started a meditation practice in 1990.
Began painting and being an artist, won grants and awards, did a lot of exhibits. 1995.
Found a meditation teacher, 2000.
Studied Occupational Therapy and realized meditation and art are highly therapeutic and my true passion.
Founded Arizona Energy Wellness, 2011.
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Career

Relaxation Specialist

I put people in touch with inner resources for health and wellness using meditation and creative art.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Art
Education
Working with Others

Day to Day

A typical day may start off with an individual session at my office and end with teaching a class at a local community center.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for middle school students

Begin a meditation practice... practice, practice....

Recommended Education

My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Parents:

"You shouldn't try to be an artist because you won't make enough money and it's very difficult, you should learn a trade or go to college for something specific."

Challenges I Overcame

Military spouse / Stress