A Different Kind of Support for Children, Parents, and Families
Experience, Knowledge and Heart
When things don’t go the way you hoped they would
It starts with connection.
A tiny hand reaching for yours.
Trust. Closeness. Something simple and natural.
And somewhere along the way… things get harder
More tension.
More resistance.
More moments where it feels like you’re trying—and it’s not landing.
You say something… and they shut down.
You try to help… and they push away.
And you’re left wondering:
“What changed?”
“What am I missing?”
You’re not alone.
And more importantly—this is something that can be understood and changed.
How this work was built
My path into this work didn’t start with behavior or parenting.
It started with the body.
For over 30 years, I worked in physical health through massage and bodywork—helping people reduce pain, recover, and feel better in their own bodies.
Over time, I began working more deeply with adults—supporting people through challenges like:
relationship struggles
grief and loss
addiction and emotional pain
feeling stuck or lacking purpose
And one thing became clear:
What people feel… how they think… and how they live
are all connected.
That understanding naturally led me to the place where it matters most:
children, families, and the patterns that shape a life early on.
2002
Where the focus is now
Today, much of my work is with children, adolescents, and families navigating real challenges.
Things like:
emotional overwhelm
anger and shutdown
self-harm and harmful coping patterns
eating struggles
lack of motivation or direction
Many of the families I work with have already tried therapy, counseling, or other programs without finding lasting progress.
They’re not looking for more information.
They’re looking for something that actually helps.
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Started Compassionate Touch Program at Hilcrest Preschool Anchorage, Alaska 1999
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Nominated Best Speaker GSHC 2024
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impactful presentations at notable organizations like the Covenant House and ATOM Center
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Teacher Of Massge Therapy for 17yrs in two States
A different kind of support
My approach is solution-based, practical, and relationship-centered.
This isn’t about labeling or long-term dependency.
It’s about helping people:
understand what’s really happening
respond with clarity instead of reaction
build skills that work in real life.
The goal is not just to get through hard moments—
it’s to build a Lifestyle to handle all of life with confidence.
Guided by experience. Grounded in real life.
This work is built on decades of hands-on experience helping people navigate both physical and emotional challenges.
30+ years in body-based healing and pain relief
20+ years as an educator, working with every age from preschool through College
Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Neuropsychotherapy (NPT-C)
Author of Lifestyle Architecture: How to Build a Life of Purpose, Freedom, and Sustainable Happiness
Over time, this experience revealed something important:
Real change doesn’t come from theory alone.
It comes from understanding how the body, mind, and behavior all work together in real life.
A clear path forward
The work is supported through three connected frameworks:
🟢 ROOTS — Grounded Parenting
Helping parents stay steady, aware, and intentional in the moments that matter most.
🟣 Mindful M3 — For Children
Teaching mindset, manners, and movement so children can build confidence, emotional strength, and real-life skills.
🔵 Lifestyle Architecture — For Individuals & Families
Creating structure, clarity, and direction for long-term growth and stability.
Together, these create a foundation that supports not just behavior change—
but meaningful, lasting transformation.
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Seeking clarity and freedom in your own life?
More than professional—it’s personal
Beyond training and experience, this work is grounded in real life.
As a father, I’ve experienced the same moments many parents face—
wanting to do the right thing, and not always having a clear path forward.
That perspective shapes everything I do.
The work is not theoretical.
It’s practical, lived, and built with both skill and heart.
Credentials from a Lifetime of Sercive
