Patti is a registered nurse, life coach, certified healing touch practitioner, certified crystal healer, intuitive, sound healer, nurse educator and inspirational speaker.

She completed her undergraduate nursing education at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her quest for knowledge in alternative /integrative modalities led her to the University of Phoenix, Arizona where she received a Master’s degree in Nursing specializing in Integrative Health.

During her career as a professional nurse Patti implemented wellness programs for hospitals, inner city communities and fortune 500 companies with successful weight reduction programs and stress management classes.As the journey continued, Patti studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, NY and became a Health Coach for clients who struggle with stress and weight related issues. To further facilitate her client’s needs she studied at the Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and provides nutrition and macrobiotic classes for groups from a holistic perspective.

Continued integrative studies introduced Patti to Healing Touch, a centuries old historic energy therapy in which practitioners use their hands in a heart centered and intentional way to support, balance and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.  Crystals have always been utilized in Patti’s healing regimen and she studied and received her Crystal Healing Certification with Hibiscus Moon Crystal Healing Academy based in Pompano, Florida.

As Patti’s knowledge and vibration increased she studied the history of aromatics, botany, energy theories, and essential oils and received her certification as a clinical aroma therapist through the Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy. Patti studied Sound Therapy with Jay Schwed a Master Sonic Alchemist and provides Vibro-acoustic therapy for her clients utilizing crystal bowls, crystal singing pyramids, Tibetan bowls, rattles, rain sticks, Native American drums and a beautiful Atlantis gong, to relieve stress and promote relaxation.

Patti continues her educational and spiritual journey by meditating, practicing yoga, journaling and attending professional conferences and workshops focused on health and healing. Professionally, Patti teaches nursing at Rowan College at Gloucester County College and promotes holistic nursing, Integrative Health, and evidence-based complementary modalities. She serves as a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Healing Beyond Borders, Healing Touch Professional Association, the American Holistic Nurses Association, International Association for Health Coaches and is a former member of the Thomas Jefferson University Alumni Board. She is presently a doctoral candidate at Holos University Graduate Seminary focusing on self-care of nursing student. Patti welcomes the opportunity to provide presentations about the benefits of integrative therapies.

I offer Healing Touch Sessions and individual coaching sessions in my private practice in Burlingame. Included in my clientele are individuals experiencing chronic illness, are experiencing acute conditions, seeking pain management, are on a personal growth path and are at end-of life.  I also specialize in working with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

Since 2007, I have been providing Healing Touch Sessions to cancer patients and caregivers through the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program.  I have volunteered for Stanford's Healing Partner Program providing Healing Touch for cancer patients since 2004.  And I have worked with elders, founding the Healing Touch Program at the Jewish Home of San Francisco, a skilled nursing facility.

My years of working with clients coming to the end of cancer therapies questioning what comes next led me to seek out a coaching model where I would have more tools to assist my clients in the next steps in their healing.  I became certified as a Certified Circle of Life Health and Wellness Coach in 2011 and a Certified Cancer Journey Coach in 2016.  I marvel at the power of the Cancer Journey Program process, tools and ease with which transformation can take place before my eyes.

As I support my clients in their self-healing process, I am committed to my own, having learned that each day presents opportunities for each of us to learn, grow and expand.  I strive to live a balanced, positive, conscious and authentic life.  As I acquire new skills, knowldege, awareness and tools to enhance my capacity to serve and evolve, I can be present with compassion and insight in both my work and personal life.