Cece is a self-proclaimed nerd, who enjoys reading research articles, taking continuing education courses, writing, and listening to all sorts of audiobooks. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, exercising, and getting out into nature, though her greatest joy is her family. Cece has worked in health and wellness for over 20 years, teaching group exercise classes, working as a health coach and personal trainer, and working in both mental health and physical health as an occupational therapist. She is a certified exercise physiologist, yoga instructor, health coach, and occupational therapist. She believes strongly in the mind body connection, and the release of emotions and trauma to provide healing and overall health and wellbeing.

Cece values spending quality time with family, and the freedom to live a life that is not so modern, with a gentle nod to the ancestors. I.e. she is not a fan of the 9-5 work model, kids spending more of their waking hours at school than at home with their families, and the toxic assault of stress and chemicals faced every day by the average human. She believes in keeping a little garden for food, knowing how to be handy around the home, using old remedies that have stood the test of time for managing simple ailments (while leaving the other stuff to the doctor), preparing healthy meals at home, and having a strong community of loved ones around to provide support and build a wall of protection around little ones. 

Cece sees a world where education embraces the individuality and creativity of each child, companies are held to standards of quality that promote the health of both the people and the planet, families are encouraged to be together instead of chasing money and achievements, and medical care is focused on prevention and health promotion as opposed to disease management. 

Cece’s parenting style is conscious, attachment parenting. She is recovering from the old school model of parenting, and doing her best to not say all of the things…”I’m not one of your little friends,” “I brought you into this world and I’ll take you out…” She is a strong believer in therapy for individuals, couples, and children, and believes that, though people of color have a lot of healing and unlearning to do (let’s face it, slavery and racism have permeated society for a number of years, even negatively affecting our own behavior and self-image), they are capable of overcoming every obstacle. She is excited to share her knowledge and journey in health and wellness with anyone who is ready to explore a different way of living.