About Me: I became a certified Cuddle Party Facilitator in 2013 to help people reconnect with safe, nurturing touch. With more than two decades of experience in holistic healing, first as a massage therapist and now as a registered nurse and health coach, I’ve supported hundreds of individuals in cultivating greater physical health and enjoyment of their body. My work centers on creating spaces where people can experience consensual, affirming touch while learning to articulate their desires and establish healthy, self-honoring boundaries. Outside of my professional life, I feel deeply fortunate. I have a loving partner and family. At this stage of life I spend part of each year immersed in nature, living aboard a sailboat. When living on land, I turn to dance, especially ecstatic dance and contact improvisation, as a source of somatic grounding and creative expression. These two facets of my personal life inform the work I do with clients.

Favorite Cuddle Party Rule: If you’re a maybe, say NO. In moments of hesitation, saying “no” gives us space to check in with ourselves without pressure. This prevents accidental consent, where we might go along with touch we're not comfortable with. It also builds trust—both with ourselves and others—because everyone knows that a “yes” means it’s a genuine, enthusiastic choice.

What I got out of Cuddle Party personally: For me, Cuddle Parties create a wonderful opportunity to tune in, notice what I truly want in the moment, and practice asking for it. It’s a joy to have a request open-heartedly fulfilled—or to be met with a respectful “That doesn’t appeal to me, thank you.”

Who I am as a Cuddle Party Facilitator / What you'll find at my Cuddle Parties: My approach as a facilitator is deeply influenced by the work of Betty Martin, creator of The Wheel of Consent. Studying with Betty shaped the way I guide participants in understanding the difference between giving touch as a gift and seeking touch to meet our own needs. This awareness not only enhances the Cuddle Party experience, but also encourages deeper self-awareness and respectful connections with others.