PHOTO BY DESIREE OTA
it all started when…
I fell into depression towards the end of high school. With an urgency to leave California, I moved as far away as possible where I envisioned happiness. Going to college in New York while working a full time job wasn’t easy. In 2016 I was diagnosed with a vision disorder which brought me back to my depression. Being a photographer and living with the idea of not being able to see clearly was something I struggled with for about a year. The pressure I put on myself to get back on track with my education, with my career in photography & fashion, and working a 9-5 job triggered my anxiety.
Fast forward to 2017….
Running and photography saved me. It helped with my healing process. Most people claim that a runner’s high is fake but I somehow always felt it—I still do. I ran my first marathon in 2016 as I started to gain my vision back and it truly was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. While battling anxiety & depression, I wish that someone could’ve told me that my life would get better; that I wasn’t going to feel like this forever. So in 2017 I decided to get my health & life coaching certification. I want to be there to support and motivate others in achieving their goals. I’m grateful for the challenges life brought upon me. It made me everything I am and brought you to this page today
PHOTO BY DESIREE OTA
What is Wellness Coaching?
My photography background
From taking iPhone pictures to shooting portraits…
Find your AQUA
How my injury introduced me to aquacycling
Running Background
From 4 miles to 26.2..