I have always loved the stone jade. In China, jade is a symbol of purity, strength, deep spirituality, and good health. It is also known as the “dream stone” and as the “stone of fidelity,” bringing realization to one’s potential and devotion to one’s purpose. It helps to attune one to the needs of others and inspires wisdom during the assessment of problems. It promotes the balancing of one’s needs with the requirements of the day, allowing one recognize and to care for that which is of prime importance to well-being.

I chose the Jade Phoenix as my logo many years ago. It came to me after a very challenging experience, a dark night of the soul. My body and my spirit felt broken and they were. I had broken both of my arms and I felt very lost. This experience of deep suffering gave me clarity, a new perspective, and a new beginning in life. It transformed me. The story of the phoenix rising from its ashes really resonated with me. I was also deeply aware at the time as I was healing that what I really loved doing with patients was helping them transform on every level. I also became painfully aware after my experience that although some transformation does occur after deep suffering not all transformation has to be so painful. I realized I wanted to start transforming with more ease and joy and wanted to help others do the same.