Paula is a Well-being Coach, Experiential Educator, Mindful Movement Facilitator and Emotional Freedom Technique® (EFT) Advanced Practitioner specializing in mind-body approaches that transform stress into sustainable vitality and well-being.

Drawing on her background in education, movement, and holistic health, Paula helps individuals and teams strengthen resilience, enhance well-being, and perform at their best in the face of increasing demands. Using proven techniques including EFT®, mind-body approaches, and mindful movement, she equips people with practical tools to regulate stress, restore balance, and cultivate greater emotional well-being.

Working with Paula means more than learning strategies to cope with stress. Her approach supports lasting personal and professional growth by helping people identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen self-awareness, and develop the skills needed to navigate challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and ease.

Paula also delivers engaging workshops, professional learning, and keynote presentations for schools, businesses, and community organizations, equipping participants with practical, evidence-informed strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and foster healthier, more resilient workplaces and learning environments.

A Foundation in Education and Well-Being

Paula's career has been dedicated to helping people learn, grow, and thrive. With more than 30 years of experience in education, including 15 years as a school administrator, she has spent her professional life supporting the well-being, development, and success of children, adults, and communities.

Throughout her career, Paula recognized that well-being is foundational to learning, leadership, resilience, and performance. She taught advanced courses for educators at Western University, encouraging teachers to prioritize their own well-being while creating supportive environments where students can flourish.

Like many professionals, Paula has navigated the challenges of balancing career demands, family responsibilities, and personal well-being. These experiences deepened her understanding of the impact stress can have on our health, relationships, and ability to thrive. They also reinforced her belief that practical, evidence-informed strategies can help people build resilience, manage stress effectively, and enhance overall well-being.

Why Schools and Organizations Choose Paula

Today's educators, leaders, and employees are navigating unprecedented levels of stress, change, and complexity. Organizations need practical, evidence-informed approaches that support both well-being and performance.

Paula brings a unique combination of educational leadership experience and expertise in stress resilience, emotional well-being, and mind-body practices. With more than 30 years in education, including 15 years as a school administrator, she understands the real-world challenges facing schools, workplaces, and communities.

Her engaging presentations and workshops go beyond inspiration. Participants leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply to manage stress, strengthen resilience, enhance focus, improve emotional well-being, and prevent burnout.

Whether speaking to educators, leadership teams, caregiver professionals, or community organizations, Paula creates interactive learning experiences that are relevant, engaging, and grounded in everyday application.

Organizations value Paula's ability to translate complex concepts into practical tools that help individuals and teams thrive in the face of increasing demands.

Training & Credentials

Paula holds a Master of Education degree from Western University and has pursued extensive professional training in coaching, stress management, nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, mindfulness, and mind-body approaches to resilience.

Paula was trained by Dr. Gabor Maté in Compassionate Inquiry®. Paula is an Accredited Advanced Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT®) Practitioner with EFT International, a Certified Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher, and Eden Energy Method® Practitioner. Her additional training includes Touch for Heath®, Acupressure, and Qigong.

Paula is committed to lifelong learning and integrates evidence-informed practices with decades of experience in education and leadership to help individuals and organizations create healthier, more resilient cultures.