Writing Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours): Stage & Screen Studies (Writing Focus)
Queen's University
Diploma with Distinction: Freelance & Feature Writing
The London School of Journalism
Human Is What We Are: Online Writing Course
Guided by Bryonie Wise
AWARDS
First Place Winner of The Canadian Woman Story Contest
Reader's Digest, 2006
Wellness Studies
Diploma of Acupuncture & Eastern Herbal Medicine (4-year program)
Institute of Traditional Medicine || R. Ac Designation
Diploma of Natural Nutrition (2-year program)
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition || RHN Designation
Certificate in AcuDetox
The National Association of Acupuncture Detoxification || ADS Designation
Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care
Institute of Traditional Medicine (faculty included Henry Fersko-Weiss, coiner of the term, "Death Doula")
Mentorship:
Ongoing mentorship in Alchemical Healing with Lorie Dechar, author of Five Spirits, Kigo and The Alchemy of Inner Work
Internships:
The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA)
Internship with Kaleb Montgomery, Founder of Fertility Toronto at
The Institute of Reproductive Medicine (Repromed)
Notable Workshops & Trainings:
Healing with Whole Foods with Paul Pitchford
Certificate in Ayurveda Self-Care & Ayurveda for the Psyche with Luiza Ormond
Certificate in Yoga Studies with Ram Vakkalanka
AWARDS
The Karen Haffey Memorial Award for Leadership in Changing the World
The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 2013