My Personal Journey

I’ve always been fascinated by human beings —

• what they secretly think,

• why they behave the way they do,

• what they long for but are too afraid to pursue,

• and how they can change their lives to become more whole and alive.

Both of my parents are doctors, as were my grandparents (my grandmother being one of the first female physicians of her time). Watching how much they loved their work and the impact they made, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I excelled in my pre-med studies, and on the outside, everything looked perfect. People praised me, my life looked impressive… but inside, I felt lonely and increasingly doubtful.

The truth was: none of the medical offices I worked in lit me up. The doctors rushed patients in and out, prescribing medications without pausing to ask why symptoms appeared in the first place. I craved deeper connection. I wanted to hear people’s stories, to ask questions, and to help them heal in a more holistic way.

After graduating pre-med, I was confronted with my own health crisis: excruciating back pain that led to a diagnosis of herniated disks. At first, I was angry at my body. How dare it hold me back? I don’t have time to rest. Eventually, I returned home to Germany for surgery, and during recovery my mom gave me a book that changed everything: Illness as the Language of the Soul by Rüdiger Dahlke.

I still remember reading that the spine represents the masculine — strength and structure — while the disks embody the feminine — play, flexibility, and joy. When a disk herniates, there is literally no space for the feminine. I wept because I knew this was me. My life had become consumed by achievement, external validation, and the inability to relax without guilt. My anger towards my own body softened and through a lot of work, I began the journey back home to myself.

That moment sparked a turning point. I withdrew my medical school applications — a terrifying but bold choice — and pursued an M.A. in Counseling Psychology instead. I loved diving into the human mind, the impact of our past experiences, and the profound connection between mind and body.

Not long after graduating in 2012, I discovered life coaching. While psychology helped me understand the past, my inner optimist was drawn to the idea that no matter our history, we all have the ability to create vibrant, beautiful lives. Within six months, I opened my life-coaching practice. Later, in 2015, I added Health Coach certification to weave in my love for mind-body work.

Today, many of my clients come to me feeling stuck — often exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed by the pace of life. Together, we pause. We make space. We re-attune to who they truly are. We rediscover a self-image that allows them to feel whole, confident, and free. And then, we visualize and bring to life the future they deeply desire.