My Story

I was born in London, England to a British father and a French mother, and when I was three, we crossed the ocean to make Canada our home. Over the years I’ve lived in Alberta and many beautiful corners of British Columbia, but the pull of Vancouver Island has always been strong. The ocean air, the forest trails, and the slower rhythm of Island life have a way of grounding me like nowhere else. This is home.

Outside of my work, I’m a proud mom of three. I find joy in hiking, beachcombing, swimming, and cooking—simple things that keep me connected to the land, the water, and the people I love. I also bring lived experience in many of the areas I focus on in my practice, which helps me connect with clients in a way that is both personal and deeply understanding.

For more than a decade, I worked as a care aide, believing my path might lead me into nursing or medicine. But sitting beside people in their most vulnerable moments taught me something important—my real calling wasn’t only in tending to the body, but in holding space for the whole person: the mind, the heart, and the relationships that shape us. That realization gently steered me toward medical social work.

Today, I bring that same whole-person approach to my work with two medical homes on the West Shore, collaborating closely with physicians and witnessing every day how deeply the mind and body are connected. For me, it’s not just about healthcare—it’s about heart care.