Integrative OT

02/05/2026

01/19/2026

Skin health is an outward reflection of what’s happening on the inside! How to support:

🥒Vitamins and minerals! Vitamin c from berries, fruits, broccoli, and more. Minerals from organ meats, real salt, fruits and veggies.

🍓Hormones: test instead of guess with a DUTCH test!

🤢Ditch toxins in beauty products, household products, and more. Check out the EWG website for help!

🥩Collagen: bone broth, collagen protein powder all help support the skin barrier

👯‍♀️Support lymphatic and cardiovascular systems with movement, massage, dry brushing or sauna!

🥕Anti-inflammatory foods = whole, real foods. Ditch alcohol, sugar, and refined oils!

You’ve got this!!

Ready to address root causes of your skin concerns? Schedule a discovery call!

12/01/2025

This is like an absolute dream come true!!!! I am SO BEYOND ECSTATIC to bring to the Bham community the first Forest School of its kind :) and I have been working hard in the shadows for some time now & we are so happy to present the world with our vision in website form!

Please take a look & reach out if you know of any land opportunities that might fit our needs :) URL here:
https://birminghamforestschool.org/

11/17/2025

This is a matrix I made for what’s called an “energy audit” which is a term coined by Dr. Diana Hill from the Wise Effort podcast.
Dr. Mark Hyman recently posted (see my story) that staying at a job you hate for the money can take up to 15 years off your life! Toxic relationships can take off 8 years and people who have strong, supportive relationships live 50% longer!
So…here is the template. Give your life an Energy Audit and see what areas you’re drained in & develop a plan for how you can turn that drain into a gain!

11/14/2025

Don’t forget this Sunday at 3P is the parent/teacher interest meeting for this amazing opportunity!! Join me & as we talk all things Nature Preschool & Forest Kindergarten!

10/27/2025

Hello Hello!

It's been a while, folks. I took a break this summer to be present with my growing kiddos and getting back into school this Fall has been non-stop! I hope this cooler weather is allowing all of you to slow down and hibernate a bit here and there- maybe sipping some good hot cocoa these last few days! My favorite lately has been Tulsi Turmeric Ginger hot tea or my Ashwaghanda Mushroom Hot Cocoa.

PODCAST LATELY
I have had the pleasure of hosting two amazing ladies on the last few episodes of the podcast, so don't miss their stories and wisdom! The first was with Randi Lungren, a Spiritual Director (August) and the second was Allie Parsons, a Functional Nutritionist (Oct). Both were absolutely amazing and had so much great information to share. Links below to listen!

I have decided to end the podcast after 3 years...it was a hard decision, but I felt like I had put out great information and there wasn't much left to cover :) I thoroughly enjoyed doing it and am ever so grateful to all the listeners! I also needed to make energetic room (and calendar room ;)) for my next adventure....

Nature Based Preschool & Forest Kindergarten

I AM SO EXCITED!!

I have teamed up with the lovely Jane Mayer (educator and shaman) to create Birmingham's first Nature Based Preschool and Forest Kindergarten and I could not be happier!! If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in hearing more please reach out to me via email, social media, text, or phone to learn more. We are hosting a parent-interest meeting (or teacher interest meeting ;)) on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3pm.

As of now, the location is set for Birmingham Botanical Gardens, but that is TBD as time draws closer depending on weather. I am super stoked about this and hope you can be there for the informational meeting or will keep me in your thoughts and prayers as Integrative OT takes on this new adventure!

Sensory Trail at Melrose Park

I am also super excited for this adventure!!

Through a partnership with the city of Chelsea, I am creating a nature-based story walk complete with multi-sensory space for kids of all ages (0-99) and abilities! This has been a dream of mine since early last summer, and if you've followed along with me on social media, you've seen bits and pieces of it stringing together, but last week became official! We applied for the grant for extra funding and staked out the location for the city to start the work!! Please follow along with me & keep up to date on this adventure. If you're in the Birmingham area, I would love for you to come walk it with us when it's officially opened; hoping for March-April!

Click here for an update from Integrative OT!

10/21/2025

Sooooo stinking pumped to be working with the lovely and the City of Chelsea to hopefully create a new sensory trail with a story walk! This has been in the works since early summer. Stay tuned!!

10/08/2025

I mentioned on my last podcast episode, that I was ended it to make space for other dreams…well, here it is!! I am collaborating with to hopefully be able to bring a nature-based school to the Bham area!!

If anyone is interested in this, please reach out & give me your email address so we can start a list :) If you know of anyone who might be interested, please send this to them & tell them reach out!

10/07/2025

Did you know perimenopause can last TEN years?? That’s quite a long time to feel yucky. Recent trends are showing perimenopause starting more frequently now in women aged 35 and older😳. Support changing hormones with these tips!

Other things we love for perimenopause:

1. Testing adrenal hormones with the DUTCH test. Good adrenals = good s*x hormones.

2. Tracking changing hormones at home with the Initio Fertility tracker. Yes, it’s meant for fertility, but works so well for women who have irregular or changing cycles to know day to day what’s going on.

3. Resting, living joyfully, and honing in on the foundations of health. Read Wilted Women, by yours truly (linked in bio) for these practices and tips!

10/01/2025

🧩 Did you know that “bilateral coordination” means using both sides of the body together smoothly? It’s super important for things like tying shoes, cutting with scissors, eating, and so much more!

✨ What our top picks for Toys & activities that encourage both arms to work together help build motor planning, strength, & coordination? Drop a 👏🏼 below. ✨