Close-up of tree bark with a blurred forest background in Woodside California.
Redwood forest in Woodside California, calm setting for guided stress relief.

Find a new sense of peace.

A practical return to the body, through scent, breath, and awareness.

In-Person Guidance in Woodside, California and Virtually

Set up a 20 minute complimentary video call.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or unable to fully settle, this work offers a way to come back into your body.

This work can be transformational, drawing on breathwork, clinical aromatherapy, herbalism, vocal toning, vagal toning, and other grounding practices to support the nervous system and bring the body into a more settled state.

Many clients choose to come regularly, staying connected to the practices and supporting their nervous system over time.

Appointments are 60 minutes and offered virtually or in my Woodside, California studio. Investment: $250.
On-site appointments are available in the Silicon Valley area.


Shaman drum used in guided stress relief and sound healing, Woodside California.

How it Works


Over the years, I have facilitated sound healings, Reiki, and other modalities that support deep relaxation. But where I consistently see the greatest shift is in what clients are able to carry into their daily lives.  These sessions are designed to give you practices you can return to, again and again.

Each session focuses on no more than three techniques, allowing you to fully absorb and integrate what you learn.

Over time, this creates a steady sense of regulation and resilience within the nervous system.

Sessions are offered one-on-one or in small groups, in my Woodside, California studio, virtually, or on-site in homes and workplaces throughout the surrounding Peninsula.

Where We Begin

We start by looking at what your system is currently holding.

This includes both daily stressors and the less obvious ones that run in the background, often going unnoticed but having a real impact over time.

Together, we identify what can be eased or removed. Even small shifts can reduce the overall load on your system, allowing it to move out of constant response and into a more regulated state.

This becomes the foundation for the work that follows.

Begin with a complimentary 20 minute video call.

Clear water in a wooded stream, revealing stones and branches beneath the surface

The Practices

Each meeting together draws from a range of practices that support the nervous system in different ways. Each session is tailored and focused so you can fully absorb and integrate what you learn.

Custom Aromatherapy and Herbal Support

Personalized aromatic blends and herbal guidance designed to support the stress response and bring the body back into balance. These become tools for daily use.

japanese tea bowl on tatami mat in the sun

Guided Breathwork

Accessible breath patterns to help shift your state in real time, whether you are feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unable to settle. These are simple techniques you can return to throughout your day.

Meditation with Aromatic Anchors

A grounded approach to meditation, using scent to support focus and create a more tangible entry point into stillness. This helps take meditation out of the abstract and into something you can actually feel and connect with.

Aromatherapy mist for meditation and grounding, Woodside California.
Grounding practice for vagal toning and nervous system support, Woodside California.

Vagal Toning Techniques

Gentle, effective practices that support the vagus nerve and help regulate the body’s response to stress both in the moment and over time. These techniques work subtly, but consistently, to bring the system back into balance.

Vocal Toning


Gentle vocalization, sometimes paired with the frame drum, to support nervous system regulation and release tension. This is simple and optional, and never about singing or performance.

Calming tools used for nervous system regulation, including sound, breath, and grounding practices in a Woodside, California studio.
Redwood forest in Woodside California, natural setting for grounding and stress relief.

Grounding Practices

Much of modern stress lives in the mind; looping thoughts and a sense of being pulled away from ourselves. These practices gently shift attention back into the body, where regulation can naturally occur.

We may work with scent, simple visualization, and subtle movement to create a felt sense of presence. Over time, this becomes a steady way to ground yourself during moments of intensity or mental overwhelm.

Ready to begin?

This work is offered in my Woodside, California studio, serving Silicon Valley and the surrounding Peninsula, and virtually.

Begin with a complimentary 20-minute video call.