About Me
Hi, I’m Rick,
I’ll tell you some of my story and by the time I’m done, maybe you’ll be ready to tell me yours. I can’t wait to hear it!
At my core, I believe that every challenge holds a gift, even if it comes wrapped in what feels like an unbearably difficult package. My journey into coaching is rooted in a lifetime of learning, healing, and rediscovering what truly matters: connection to the Divine Creator and alignment with the truth of who we are, whole, perfect, and complete in the eyes of God no matter what circumstances we are going through.
From a young age, I was the person people turned to for help. At 13, it was fixing computers & printers for relatives and family. By 18, I was pursuing my dream of becoming a paramedic… a 2 decade career that fulfilled my drive to help others but also shaped me in ways I couldn’t have anticipated. I became the “rescuer,” believing my value came from what I did for others. I had honed what I thought was a skill: tuning into everyone else’s emotions to be aware of what they needed while ignoring my own. Emotions, I believed, were a hindrance—something to be boxed up and shelved.
And over time, the shelves filled up.
One day it all came crashing down after years of suppressing my own feelings and carrying the weight of others’ pain and trauma. A combination of physical symptoms, emotional burnout, and a PTSD diagnosis forced me to stop in my tracks. What seemed like the worst moment of my life—a sudden inability to function—was, in hindsight, a profound gift. Wrapped in pain and confusion was an invitation to begin again.
The next few years were nothing short of transformational. It started with six months of counseling where the simple task of noticing where emotions lived in my body felt nearly impossible. From there, I completed an intensive trauma treatment: EMDR, talk therapy, somatic therapy, exposure therapy, and more. These were followed by another year of seeking help through other modalities; Osteopathy, NAET, EEM, body code, and brain retraining programs, that not only healed my body but reintroduced me to my true self.
For the first time, I began to see my sensitivity not as a burden but as a gift. I realized the emotions I carried were not always my own, and I learned to let others manage their energy while taking responsibility for mine. Letting go of my identity as a “rescuer” and discovering that my worth existed outside of what I did for others was one of the hardest lessons of all—but also the most freeing.
Through this journey, I came to understand that God never abandons us, even in the darkest times. The challenges I faced weren’t signs of abandonment; they were opportunities to grow, to heal, and to trust. The perceptions I held of my struggles were the true obstacles, and shifting those perceptions transformed everything.
Why Coaching?
Coaching feels like a natural extension of who I am and what I’ve learned. It’s something I’ve done intuitively for years, but now it’s time to share this work in an official capacity. I believe I’ve been divinely guided to this moment—this intersection of my journey and yours.
While I hold certifications, education, and life experience, what matters most is the space I hold for you. My role is not to fix, rescue, or direct you—it’s to walk beside you as a guide on your sacred journey, asking the right questions to help you find your own path.
Every session is an opportunity for something greater than either of us to emerge. By surrendering to the Divine and stepping out of the way, I trust that the wisdom and clarity you need will come through for you.
What I Believe
- You are not broken: No matter what you’ve been through, you are whole and worthy as you are.
- Your path is sacred: Every challenge, every triumph, every step is part of your divine journey.
- You are deeply loved: God is always with you, pouring love and guidance into your life even when you can’t see it.
- Transformation begins within: When you shift your perspective, the world around you changes.
Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, or alignment, I am here to walk beside you. This is your journey, and it is my honour to be a guiding light along the way. Wherever you are, and whatever you’ve been through, know this: you are never alone.
If this resonates with you, let’s connect. Together, we can create the space for something truly magical to unfold.