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My Background 

With clients from literally all corners of the world, my home base is currently in Williams Lake, British Columbia. 

I started my career as a healthcare professional in 2005 as an early intervention occupational therapist, where I took on consulting projects off the side of my desk, so to speak. I've always been fascinated by back-end systems, organizational infrastructure and project management.

In 2012, I resigned from my position to test the waters of entrepreneurship... I ran a private practice for five years with a focus on women's health and family wellness... And in 2018, I hung up my clinical hat altogether to advance my career in coaching and consulting.

I'm passionate about many things, including solo road trips, time by the ocean, good coffee, personal development and yes, a well-laid out spreadsheet!

If you want to read the long version of my story, keep scrolling down...

My Background 

With clients from literally all corners of the world, my home base is currently in Williams Lake, British Columbia. 

I started my career as a healthcare professional in 2005 as an early intervention occupational therapist, where I took on consulting projects off the side of my desk, so to speak. I've always been fascinated by back-end systems, organizational infrastructure and project management.

In 2012, I resigned from my position to test the waters of entrepreneurship... I ran a private practice for five years with a focus on women's health and family wellness... And in 2018, I hung up my clinical hat altogether to advance my career in coaching and consulting.

I'm passionate about many things, including solo road trips, time by the ocean, good coffee, personal development and yes, a well-laid out spreadsheet!

If you want to read the long version of my story, keep scrolling down...

How It All Began

Family-Centered Rural Practitioner with a Non-Profit Organization

I relocated from the East Coast of Canada to British Columbia in 2005, to begin my career in Occupational Therapy as an early intervention pediatric OT with a non-profit organization. I was a “rural generalist”, meaning I worked with anyone and everyone, using a variety of service delivery models including consultation, coaching, direct service, family education and community health promotion.

It was during this time that I started working on the side as a consultant and project manager, with a special interest in caseload management and professional development. 

Clinic Owner + Consultant

A Crash Course in Entrepreneurship + Motherhood

In 2013, with a toddler underfoot, I officially opened my first business called "Strong Beginnings Family Wellness & Consulting Services".

I wanted to keep one foot in the clinical world as I continued my training in women's health and early brain development, I was also continually drawn to the world of adult education and consulting.

By 2016, I had created a new revenue stream for my business in the form of an online course geared towards other therapists. Shortly after, the requests started coming in for more coaching support, where I worked closely with other OT entrepreneurs to strengthen the overall efficiency of their businesses.

2017: The Year of the Pivot

Business Growth, Forest Fire Evacuations + Niching Down

2017 was the year of hitting a glass ceiling with two separate business models -- a cash-based brick + mortar therapy practice in a small town and an online coaching + consulting company with a focus on professional growth and personal development for therapists. Something had to give. 

In July of 2017, the devastating wildfires hit our region of British Columbia, forcing everyone in our community to evacuate. We embraced our minimalist lifestyle and left our home (and my brick + mortar practice) for over 60 days.

This was a huge hit to my business but also a sign from the Universe for me to follow my heart and think big. I made the tough decision to let go of my brick + mortar practice at the end of the year and focus all of my efforts on our coaching and consulting services. With the added benefit of being location independent, I was able to get super clear on who I wanted to serve -- female business owners and CEOs in the health and wellness industry, with a focus on performance, systems and operations.

Growing from the Inside-Out

Online Entrepreneurship, Performance Coaching + Going Rogue

The last few years have been about finding my groove as an online business owner, a team leader, a coach and a consultant. 

I've been continually adding to my repertoire of tools and training and I've expanded my consulting services to include not only individuals but also larger organizations. In the last couple of years, I've branched outside the occupational therapy profession and have also worked with physiotherapists, nurse practitioners and physicians. 

My focus is still on performance -- whether that be individual performance with a deeper dive into mindset, health and wellbeing or organizational performance where we go further into systems, processes and operations. I love it all! 

My ideal clients are female CEOs in the health and wellness industry. More recently, I've graduated from the Integrative Women's Health Institute as a certified Women's Health Coach. This additional training is enabling me to go that much deeper in the work I'm doing with individuals, as we work to integrate their inner performance with the high aspirations they have for their entrepreneurial journey. Because the two are by no means separate entities!

We've also launched a platform specific to occupational therapists that we've aptly named "OTs Gone Rogue", where our mission is to help OTs to transform what they know into a revenue stream that goes beyond clinical work. It never ceases to amaze me how far one can stretch their reach when the right systems and processes are in place...

This road has been anything but straight forward as I pursue my purpose and work on leaving my mark on this world.

And I'd love for you to join me on this journey! 

 

Growing from the Inside-Out

Post-Traumatic Growth, Online Entrepreneurship + Going Rogue

 

After my son's surgery, his recovery was nothing short of miraculous. It took my husband and I a bit longer to bounce back from those traumatic experiences but after a couple of years, we found our footing again. I found my groove as an online business owner and enrolled in more coaching programs. I committed to working on my mindset and my performance as a CEO. 

I also did a deeper dive into program development, sales and marketing, growing our business by 20-40% each year with a lean time and a minimalist approach to our systems + operations. And at the end of 2020, I embraced my role as a storyteller and connector, launching the OTs Gone Rogue podcast.

This road has been anything but easy but I’ve surrounded myself with mentors, coaches and supports that truly see me for who I am: Someone that's a work in progress and doing my best to show up in this crazy world as an authentic version of myself. I'm learning to see my imbalances and quirks as strengths, as I step up to serve the trailblazers and visionaries of the OT profession.

And I'd love for you to join me on this journey! 

Fun Facts About Me

 

01.

I DON'T LOVE THE SPOTLIGHT

I have no problem stepping up to the microphone... But my happy place is actually behind the scenes. This makes it a little tricky when growing my business as a personal brand but there's something to be said about relationship marketing!

02.

I ABSOLUTELY HATE CELERY

I'm not a fussy eater and quite enjoy expanding my palate. I'll eat a lot of things... Except for celery. I can smell it a mile away and the taste completely overwhelms my tastebuds, raw or cooked. Blech!

03.

I HAVE A PHOBIA OF MICE

I love pretty much all animals and when I was little, thought I would be a veterinarian when I grew up. Except. For. Mice. If I suspect there's a mouse in my vicinity, I freak out and lose all ability to think rationally.