Plural space, LLC

Live Nourished is part of an overall mission to create healthy, happy people and communities. Plural Space is my vision for a collaborative, person-centered approach to health and wellbeing that considers the whole person. Plural spaces bring multiple perspectives and disciplines together to re-define the experience of health, wellbeing, positive aging in all it’s dimensions.

And it has been my passion for as long as I can remember -- from my first “business” as a kid selling “relaxation” to designing better hospitals and wellness programs for aging adults. I believe that together we create vibrant environments in which people can heal, grow and thrive.

Plural SpacE in action:

Senior Centers: A Place to age and live well

Senior centers are more than a bingo parlor; they are places of lifelong learning, fellowship and joy. At Athens Community Council on Aging, we’ve partnered with local healthcare systems, academia, and local businesses to provide access to food, medical services, socialization and volunteer opportunities that keep clients active, engaged and connected. We invite doctors, fitness instructors, gardeners, musicians, artists, and more, to enrich the lives of our members. As it turns out, we are the ones enriched in return.

Health Coaches & the Integrative care team

Health coaches are becoming integral members of a patient’s care team, forming a network of support with mental and medical health professionals to treat the whole person. As a certified integrative coach, I have supported young women recovering from substance misuse while they chart a new path of self love and self care. As a partner with behavioral health specialists, we encourage habit change, accountability, mentorship and a focus on the ingredients that create a wellbeing - relationships, sleep, nutrition, finding passion and purpose, and more.

Humanizing Healthcare (and people) through design

The built environment has the power to heal. Exposure to sunlight, the way furniture is arranged, the layout of a medical department, etc., have been shown to improve health outcomes in hospitals. As a design researcher, I have collaborated with architects, designers, and medical teams to understand the needs and challenges of patients, families and caregivers. Person-centered ethnographic research allows us to hear their stories and walk in their shoes so we can design spaces and experiences that nurture, reassure and enliven.