I would have a career in sexuality when I brought my parents “Joy of Sex” book to school.

My best friend still jokes she is grateful she was absent that day. After this incident, I, of course, became the go-to sex friend. I was happy to support and listen to friends and at the same time was on my own sexual journey. Trying on different hats - knowing at a very early age that certain sexual narratives did not fit me.

My journey to opening Missing Pieces was a bit more winding. I started in mental health after receiving my undergraduate degree and while working I was drawn to the education aspect of my job. I studied curriculum, pedagogy, and politics, graduating with a master’s degree. I spent much of a decade working and teaching, while continuing to support my passions of travel and dance.
Around 30 is when my next adventure began, marriage and babies. During these years I continued to give time and energy to my own journey of sexual self-discovery. And after a big move from Boston to Chicago, and the birth of my third child, I began working as a sexual health consultant. It was then that I knew my true calling was in sexology and sexual education and wellness. I recognized that my love of teaching needed to be married with my love of talking about all things sex. And so, back to school I went!

Sex is a BIG field of study.

In the beginning I found that I was drawn to almost every aspect of what I was learning. I worked by consulting and educating individuals and couples on various topics. I enjoyed writing curriculum for sexuality professionals and began teaching small groups of college students and non-students alike. It is my pleasure to support clients whether they’re sexuality journey is just beginning or for folks who have a foundation but want to explore places more deeply. My practice emphasizes the pleasure imperative focusing on trauma-informed consent and regulation around Sex. Giving folks the agency they may be missing or never thought they had using somatic techniques and principles. We work together to build a healthy relationship to intimacy and desired expectations and create language that strengthens sexual communication.

Bringing my expertise and supporting those who may feel marginalized in their sexuality brings me true joy. My academic expertise is imperative, but I am proud to also bring my lived experience as a partner, parent, friend, sister, daughter, community member and student to the conversation. As my colleague would say, someone who sexually and romantically “colors outside the lines”.

I cannot wait to share my joy and knowledge with those seeking more understanding and language around the joys of sex.