I am a Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner (Certificate - University of North Carolina) and the program creator behind our therapeutic horticulture initiatives, including the development of our mobile therapeutic garden concept at My Nordic Garden. My path into this work is deeply personal. After a serious work accident in Ireland, I experienced firsthand how time in nature and simple interactions with plants can support recovery, both physically and mentally. What began as a way to heal gradually became a new direction - one that ultimately led to the creation of My Nordic Garden together with my wife. Over the years, what started as a kitchen garden business has evolved into a practice centered on therapeutic horticulture, healing gardens, and nature-based wellbeing. With a professional background as a Welder and Fitter, and experience working across Ireland, Germany, and Canada, I bring over a decade of hands-on building expertise to our work. I also trained in culinary arts, which further shaped my understanding of how people interact with food, plants, and daily rituals. Together, these experiences give me a strong practical perspective - allowing me to design and build garden spaces that are not only beautiful, but functional, accessible, and deeply purposeful. Today, I focus on translating therapeutic concepts into real, usable spaces and programs. From building accessible raised beds and garden structures to designing mobile therapeutic garden systems, my work supports the creation of environments where people can safely engage, participate, and benefit from the healing qualities of nature. At the heart of everything we do is the belief that gardens can be powerful tools for connection, recovery, and wellbeing - and that everyone should have access to these experiences, regardless of their setting or ability.

I am a Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner, Forest Therapy Practitioner, and Garden Designer with a deep passion for helping people reconnect with nature through plants, gardens, and meaningful outdoor experiences. I grew up surrounded by gardens, where the foundations for my love of nature and growing things were quietly planted. I studied biology and geography in Germany and began my career as a teacher, but it wasn’t long before I felt called toward a more hands-on, nature-centered path. I left teaching to work on farms in Germany and Ireland, where I immersed myself in growing food, working with the land, and experiencing firsthand the grounding and restorative power of nature. It was during this time that I met my husband, Eric, and together we began building both our family and a shared vision for a life rooted in nature. Our journey eventually brought us to Canada, where what began as a focus on kitchen gardens has naturally evolved into something deeper. While designing and growing gardens, we witnessed how powerful simple interactions with plants can be—how tending, harvesting, and even just being present in a garden can reduce stress, create calm, and foster a sense of connection and purpose. Today, our work centers on therapeutic horticulture, forest therapy, and healing garden design. We create spaces and experiences that invite people to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with the natural world. Whether through therapeutic programs, garden design, or guided nature experiences, our goal is to make the benefits of nature accessible, meaningful, and restorative for individuals, families, and communities. I continue to deepen my knowledge in horticulture, herbalism, and nature-based practices, with a special love for medicinal plants and gardens that nourish both people and ecosystems. Through our work and our shared garden journey, I hope to inspire others to rediscover the simple, powerful relationship between humans and the living world around them.