About Joy
I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW) in 1997 from Portland State University's School of Social Work and my Bachelors of Science in Sociology in 1989. I worked in the field of social service, crisis, community mental health, and senior services for over 10 years. I was also the the primary care giver for my father until he passed away in 2005. I am an Academy Certified Social Worker (ACSW) with the National Association of Social Workers.
After living in Lesotho Southern Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer I became fascinated with plants and went on to study "all things green" - horticulture, gardening, and nature. I own and operate Branching Over Garden Service and Garden Coaching.
After the premature deaths of two sisters due to lifestyle related health issues, and being diagnosed as overweight with high blood pressure and heart attack level cholesterol I became concerned about my own health and lifestyle. This lead me complete course work in Holistic Health Practice at the Australasian College of Health Sciences. I am a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Flower Essence Consultant.
I maintain a strong commitment to wellness. I practice my own healthy lifestyle program, garden, and spiritual practice in the Western Mystery Tradition of Spiritual Psychology.
Contact Joy to make an appointment by email or by phone at (503) 309-1163