Warm Welcome,

The moment I held my newborn daughter for the first time, I was overwhelmed
with a rush of love and joy. Yet, as the days turned into weeks, that initial euphoria
began to fade, revealing a reality I had not been prepared for.

Giving birth during the height of the pandemic was a challenge like no other, filled with uncertainty
and isolation. My OBGYN, in her well-meaning attempt to protect me from
potential postpartum depression, suggested I start taking an antidepressant as a
preventive measure. It felt like a safety net, yet deep down, I questioned whether it
was truly necessary.

I had always envisioned motherhood as a beautiful journey—one filled with perfect
family photos, laughter, and cherished moments. But as I navigated sleepless
nights and the chaotic demands of a newborn, the picture-perfect dream
shattered. I attempted to capture those idyllic moments through multiple photo
shoots, only to find myself covered in spit-up, crumbs, and the remnants of my
own exhaustion. The reality of parenting hit me hard: this was not the easy, joyful
path I had imagined.

As I was standing on the playground it hit me. How many other parents had been
placed on medication without exploring alternatives? After extensive research I
came across ketamine assisted therapy. I used ketamine therapy to heal my
overwhelming anxiety. Through working with a psychedelic integration coach. I
was able to make necessary shifts in my life. This realization ignited a fierce
passion within me to help others who might find themselves in similar situations,
feeling lost and overwhelmed. 

Determined to make a difference, I set out on a new path. I pursued a Master’s
degree in Clinical Psychology, focusing on plant medicine as a treatment for
conditions like treatment-resistant depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and
postpartum depression. Balancing the demands of graduate school while raising a
spirited two-year-old was no easy feat, but I persevered, fueled by the desire to
make a meaningful impact.