Start where you are.
Transform stress into strength
Navigate change with compassion
Life is change
Life is inherently uncertain and ever-changing. Most of our suffering comes from resisting this fact in one way or another. Even happy milestones—like getting married, having a child, or landing a promotion—can bring significant stress as we adjust to new roles, expectations, and routines.
Living abroad adds an extra layer of complexity and challenges of its own. Navigating even small changes in a culture with different customs, language, food, and ways of thinking can amplify stress far more than if you were experiencing them at “home.”
And when life’s bigger cataclysms hit—losing a parent, going through a divorce, moving, or adjusting to life with a newborn—without the support systems you’d have back home, it can truly shake us to our very foundation and throw us off course.
Big or small, life-altering or just life-aggravating, I help the English-speaking community in Japan manage stress, anxiety and every day life using mindfulness, self-compassion and holistic health strategies.
Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and even downright cruel at times, but we can be kind to ourselves.
Support where you need it
As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with 300+ sessions, I've helped clients in a range or areas:
* stress management
* diet & healthy eating
* exercise & joyful movement
* empty nest syndrome
* relationships & boundaries
* limiting beliefs & negative self-talk
* loss & grief
* mindfulness & meditation
* self-care & self-compassion
The possibilities are endless and entirely up to you.
How can coaching help?
When facing uncertainty or feeling overwhelmed, even the smallest, most mundane tasks can seem daunting. Sometimes it’s all you can do to get out of bed and get through the day. You may feel like you need something to change or need to start taking steps to improve your situation, but not know where to start or how to begin.
Your wellness coach acts as your support system: helping you define and clarify what is most important to you and what kind of life you would like to be living, and then helps you create specific steps to work towards those goals. A coach holds you accountable, following up on your progress from week to week, highlighting and celebrating successes, and guides you on your journey every step of the way.
The journey is yours, but you don’t have to do it alone.
We really get it.
Having experienced many of the cataclysms of life myself in Japan throughout my 20 years here, I deeply understand the pain, heart-ache, bewilderment and frustration that can occur when having to face these colossal changes virtually on your own, so far away from your home, family and friends.
Several years ago I entered into what seemed to me to be “the dark period” of my life: I was (not) dealing with multiple sudden losses by doing everything I could to avoid them.
I did things the hard way.
It was a long time before I was able to realize I needed something to change, and reached out for help. Fortunately, I eventually did, and my own personal journey has led me here -- reaching out to help you on yours.
Testimonials
“I was feeling overwhelmed, under appreciated, unable to cope. Low self-esteem, the feeling that there weren't enough hours in the day and just the general frustration of wanting to improve things but not having a clue where to start.
Talking about it and discussing some coping mechanisms and practical skills made things seem manageable that seemed impossible before. I often try to do too much and get overwhelmed but I actually do have the inner resources to deal with things.
I'm calmer, feeling more positive, a little less reactionary. I've created some good habits that have been very beneficial for my physical and mental health.”
Esther, Osaka
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"I spent so much time unable to accomplish anything because I felt so listless. I dealt with constant brain fog and was always on the verge of overwhelm any time I tried to do anything, so I wasted so many days laying in bed, playing games, or recovering from overdone nights out. I felt frustrated that I couldn't seem to make any progress towards my goals, or be supportive to the people around me.
Coaching provided me the space to be able to take a step back and mindfully consider the most important and most reasonable next steps amidst all the noise. It helped me adjust my strategies based on what was going on in the environment around me, and build confidence by taking time to recognize my wins.
I feel much more optimistic and am able to forgive myself and take the necessary steps when I don't meet my own expectations. In general, I just have more energy and am spending more time on things that actually bring me joy."
Nicole, Okayama
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“I was burnt out, depressed, overwhelmed by my responsibilities as a working single mother and the emotional support friend to many people.
[I learned] it’s okay to prioritize myself and the things that bring me personal joy and fulfillment. It’s impossible to do everything I have on my plate all the time. Some things have to wait, especially if it means sacrificing my own well being.
I’m actually not failing because I’m overwhelmed, I just have a lot to deal with and I’m actually succeeding in keeping all of this afloat. Self compassion is not a free pass for laziness, it’s a necessity for self care.
I have more self compassion, I make choices based on how they can benefit me rather than what seems right to others, I’m more in tune with my own needs, and I’ve started to move towards a life where I make my own peace, joy, and fulfillment rather than waiting for it to just happen.”
Ebony, Tokyo
Are you curious?
Ready to start your journey toward greater peace and purpose?
Reach out today, and let’s create a personalized plan to support your well-being.
Are you ready?
Book a free discovery call to start your journey.