Before providing pet care services I worked in Human Resources as a Department of the Army civilian for 6 years and served 10 years in the US Army Reserves, with a tour in Afghanistan. After leaving the Army I explored different careers and became a Licensed Massage Therapist and started on the path to becoming a Small Animal Massage Therapist (SAMT) which has been put on hold after the pandemic put a few obstacles in the way. I still have becoming a SAMT as a future goal. For now I am enjoying gaining experience working with many different breeds and their unique personalities.
Volunteer work has included being a Thurston County Emergency Medical Technician, Legal Advocate for SafePlace Olympia, as well as volunteering at the Thurston County Animal Shelter and helping at an Elephant Sanctuary on a class trip to Thailand.
My family has lived in Mason County for generations and I am so grateful to call Lake Cushman my home.
I am outdoorsy and adventurous; I love to go on hikes, camp, travel, garden, forage, craft, read, listen to meaningful music, and most of all spend time with my family, friends and all our furry companions. 

Starting at the top (right to left)
Riding in a Chinook when I was Executive Assistant to the pilot.
Fishing with my dad and husband
Highest spot in Thailand (school trip to learn Thai Massage)
Headed up Mt Si
My 2 chihuahuas and 5 months pregnant at the top of Mt Si
Dirty Dash mud run
Skydiving for my birthday (NOPE! did not overcome my fear of heights. lol)
Laying cable in Afghanistan
The last picture I have from my military service