Hi! I’m Haley, and if you’ve found your way here I’ve already done something worth smiling about today.

A little bit about me- I’ve very often in my life been called “too much” or “a lot” and frankly these are my badges of honor. An empath at birth, I navigate the world around me with an intuitive desire to offer…something- anything I have.

And so I walked my path, from a young age I attended a summer camp centered around food and nutrition, fueling my future passion for food as so much more than just dinner. Using a food-as-medicine framework, I offer a unique perspective to the way we interact with food on an individual level as well as a societal and communal one.

During my undergraduate journey I studied abroad in Umbria, Italy where I pursued a certificate in Sustainable Food Production. This focus on intimate food systems and synergistic gardening led me down the path to full time farming. From urban farming in New Haven , CT to working for some of the most wealthy homes in Fairfield County to farming in the desert in Israel, I have a unique perspective on food systems and what it means to nourish your own life through working in the dirt..

And then there’s my rock- yoga. I first discovered yoga during my own journey with mental illness at a younger age. Yoga and meditation offered me an avenue towards healing. These pathways generated a connection between who I thought I was and my higher self. Yoga has somatic elements that integrate whole body healing using the power of breath and bodily awareness. Yoga changed my life.

Now- yoga doesn’t always have to be “that deep” / remember when I said I was “too much?” (;

Yoga is FUN- Yoga can be a powerful way to connect with your own sense of play, curiosity and joy. It can also be a grounding practice to encourage self reflection and physical healing. Whatever it may be, yoga is dynamic and it is for everyone.

I’m an ever-evolving and ever growing human- here are some of my certifications, there will always be more to learn, more to explore and more to enjoy.

Education:

BA in nutrition from Southern CT State University

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sacred Heart University (2026)

RYT 200hr from Bend Yoga

Pilates Educator from Basi Pilates

Master Reiki Attuned

Adult & Pediatric CPR First Aid Certified from the American Red Cross

Sustainable Food Systems from Umbria University

Urban Farm Internship from Common Ground Urban Farm

Accredited Organic Land Care Professional from CT NOFA