I believe wellness should be accessible to everyone—human and animal alike. As Director of Corporate Wellness at FFC, I build partnerships to foster healthy work environments, backed by a decade of non-profit leadership at Lincoln Park Zoo and Animal Care League. My scientific foundation in biology and 6+ years as a Vet Tech drive my work as founder of Helping Hooves Wellness. I am a CEMT and KT Tape Certified, trained in RLT, PEMF, and cupping to support equine health and recovery.

FFC: Dir. Corporate Wellness; prev. Membership Dir. Helping Hooves: Founder/CEMT. Lincoln Park Zoo: Membership Sales Mgr. Animal Care League: Dev & Events Mgr. Banfield/ER/Integrative: Vet Tech. Focus: equines, wellness, sales, mgmt & animal welfare.

My equine journey combines technical skill, therapeutic skills, and a deep commitment to equine welfare and wellness. Over the last three years riding Western, I have developed strong practical skills in general grooming, tacking, and daily management. This hands-on foundation is enhanced by my specialized training as a Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT) and my certification in KT Taping.

Through Therasage EMC, I have gained advanced knowledge in recovery modalities, including Red Light Therapy (RLT), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, and cupping. This allows me to support equine athletes across all disciplines, focusing on movement, tension relief, and performance recovery. My goal is to transition into a full-time equine career where I can apply my medical foundation and therapeutic skills to improve the lives of horses. I am equally passionate about building lasting, professional relationships with both horses and their owners.

Equine Bodywork: Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), KT Tape Certified, and RLT. Riding: 3 years Western; interested in training in Dressage for biomechanics. Clinical: 6+ years Small Animal Vet Tech studying BS in Biology. Management: Director-level leadership overseeing corporate wellness and sales teams. Expert in non-profit development, event management, and strategic partnerships. Proven track record in high-level operations, community engagement, and staff management.

Over the last three years, I have focused on Western riding, developing a versatile skill set in the arena and on the trail. My experience includes basic groundwork, pole work, and speed such as barrels. I have also explored various equestrian disciplines, including trail riding and an introductory polo lesson at the Barrington Hills Polo Club. Through these activities, I have built a solid foundation in horse handling and an understanding of equine movement across different styles of riding.

In addition to my arena work in pole work and barrels, I have experience on both sides of the show ring. I have competed in a Western lesson show and served as a recovery specialist during a competition, providing therapeutic massage to nearly 15 equine athletes throughout the event. This experience allowed me to support horse health in a high-pressure environment, ensuring each athlete remained supple and recovered quickly between classes.