I am a health coach dedicated to helping busy professionals and parents reclaim their health and balance. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, stress, or poor sleep, I guide you toward a sustainable lifestyle that feels empowering—not depriving.

As a full-time researcher and mom of two teens, I understand how challenging it is to juggle a packed schedule while prioritizing health. My journey began with my own struggles after immigrating from Japan in 1996. While adjusting to life in the U.S., I faced severe insomnia, chronic stress, and even acute pneumonia. These challenges led me to discover yoga, mindfulness, and the transformative power of nutrition.

Over the past two decades, I’ve blended my personal experiences with my academic expertise. I hold a PhD in epidemiology from Columbia University and a BS and MPH in nutrition from UC Berkeley. As a scientist, I’ve studied the intersection of nutrition and cancer, integrating evidence-based strategies into my coaching to ensure my clients receive proven, practical tools.

With 25 years of teaching yoga and mindfulness, I’ve developed a unique method that helps clients break free from unhealthy cycles and frustrating symptoms. My approach is approachable, transformative, and designed to fit real-life demands. Watching my clients rediscover energy, confidence, and joy is the most rewarding part of my work.

I live in Berkeley, California, with my husband, Mark, our daughters, Sayana and Rubi, and our pets—cats Jasper and Ash, and our dog, Layla. When I’m not coaching or researching, I love baking, cooking, gardening, hiking, biking, and traveling.