About Me
I bring together lived experience, clinical expertise, and deep nervous system wisdom to offer gentle, effective support through NeurOptimal and more. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, brain injury, neurodivergence—or simply seeking more calm—you’ll be in experienced, compassionate hands here.
I’ve worked as a clinical social worker for over 31 years, specializing in nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and complex or highly sensitive nervous systems. Along the way, I’ve trained in a range of approaches including NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting. I also offer the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), and iLs Focus, though NeurOptimal is at the heart of this site - and one of my favorite ways to support people from the comfort of home.
People seek out NeurOptimal for many different reasons: chronic anxiety, emotional overwhelm, post-concussion symptoms, sleep struggles, trauma recovery, ADHD, autism-related concerns, burnout, and more. Many of the people who resonate with my work are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or have spent years feeling misunderstood by more traditional approaches.
What makes my practice unique is that I’ve lived many of these experiences myself. I’m neurodivergent, have a history of complex trauma, and have personal experience with brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, and coming out later in life as LGBTQ+. I understand the toll these challenges can take - and I also know how powerful it is when something finally begins to help.
Although NeurOptimal is designed to be incredibly gentle, it’s important to know that a small number of people - especially those with more sensitive or complex nervous systems - can experience temporary discomfort or dysregulation early on. That’s where working with me makes a meaningful difference.
Unlike most NeurOptimal rental providers, I don’t simply ship you a system and wish you luck. I bring extensive clinical experience, deep nervous system expertise, intuition, and the ability to recognize when a system may need a gentler or more individualized approach. I’m also internationally recognized for my work with SSP, RRP and nervous system healing.
That means I can offer grounded, compassionate guidance to help you (or your child) move through challenges as safely and gently as possible.
I created NeuroNest Wellness to offer calm, accessible, high-quality support to individuals and families - especially those who have tried many things and still haven’t found something that truly feels like a fit. Whether you’re here for NeurOptimal rentals or exploring other options I offer, I’m so glad you found your way here.
When accessing NeurOptimal through me, you’re not just renting a system - you’re receiving support from someone who truly understands how sensitive, brilliant, and complex the nervous system can be. My approach is personalized, intuitive, empowering, and grounded in years of experience walking alongside people as they rediscover greater ease, clarity, resilience, and connection.
My services are also covered under extended health plans that cover social workers in Ontario.
People seek out NeurOptimal for many different reasons: chronic anxiety, emotional overwhelm, post-concussion symptoms, sleep struggles, trauma recovery, ADHD, autism-related concerns, burnout, and more. Many of the people who resonate with my work are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or have spent years feeling misunderstood by more traditional approaches.
What makes my practice unique is that I’ve lived many of these experiences myself. I’m neurodivergent, have a history of complex trauma, and have personal experience with brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, and coming out later in life as LGBTQ+. I understand the toll these challenges can take - and I also know how powerful it is when something finally begins to help.
Although NeurOptimal is designed to be incredibly gentle, it’s important to know that a small number of people - especially those with more sensitive or complex nervous systems - can experience temporary discomfort or dysregulation early on. That’s where working with me makes a meaningful difference.
Unlike most NeurOptimal rental providers, I don’t simply ship you a system and wish you luck. I bring extensive clinical experience, deep nervous system expertise, intuition, and the ability to recognize when a system may need a gentler or more individualized approach. I’m also internationally recognized for my work with SSP, RRP and nervous system healing.
That means I can offer grounded, compassionate guidance to help you (or your child) move through challenges as safely and gently as possible.
I created NeuroNest Wellness to offer calm, accessible, high-quality support to individuals and families - especially those who have tried many things and still haven’t found something that truly feels like a fit. Whether you’re here for NeurOptimal rentals or exploring other options I offer, I’m so glad you found your way here.
When accessing NeurOptimal through me, you’re not just renting a system - you’re receiving support from someone who truly understands how sensitive, brilliant, and complex the nervous system can be. My approach is personalized, intuitive, empowering, and grounded in years of experience walking alongside people as they rediscover greater ease, clarity, resilience, and connection.
My services are also covered under extended health plans that cover social workers in Ontario.