Growing up was tough. I was constantly moving around, between multiple divorces, abused, surrounded by drugs, and even ended up in foster care.

I used sports and fitness to keep my mind and body content and began psychedelic medicine and substance use to cope with my circumstances starting at 11 years old.

I joined the military at 19 and had a life-changing fall from 14’ that led me to find yoga and an interest in healing and the body.

I eventually became sober at 25 after hitting rock bottom and started a 2-year massage therapy program at one of the best schools in the world.

Becoming sober led me to feel all the pains and traumas I had been numbing and suppressing since I was a child.

My back pain was so bad, going to bed was my worst fear, every morning I’d wake up terrified. It felt like thick nails were stabbed through my back. If I tried to move, a burning jolt of unbearable pain would surge throughout my entire body resulting in loud screams, tears, and wanting to end my life every morning.

I then found my life purpose at an Ayahuasca ceremony 6 months into my massage program. I realized all of my traumas growing up, my near-death experience, and my usage of drugs led me to become a healer.