Meet Nancy
Born between two coastal islands in Norway and shaped by the quiet resilience of women who persevere, Nancy’s life has been marked by deep transformation. At the age of five, her nightgown caught on fire. This changed her forever, leaving visible scars that would one day symbolize a sacred strength.
Her early years were defined by movement, isolation, and recovery. Frequent surgeries, family upheaval, and emotional distance carved a childhood of resilience built more from survival than from softness.
Even as a young girl, Nancy possessed an instinct for connection. When she returned to the United States at twenty four, it was not just a return to place, but a return to self. She became a flight attendant, drawn to the sky and the solace of being in service to others.
Within the rhythm of travel and the camaraderie of her crew, she began to find something she had not known in childhood. Belonging.
It was through yoga that Nancy found her breath. And with breath, truth.
Her healing was never linear. But it was deliberate. Over the years, Nancy began weaving together the practices that had helped her reclaim peace within herself.
Her path led to formal certifications in yoga, trauma informed coaching, and holistic wellness.
She became a Phoenix Society Burn Peer Support Advocate, offering grounded presence and real-world support at the Orlando Health Burn Unit.
Nancy understands that healing is not a destination. It is a daily decision to return to oneself.
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Yin Yoga Certification
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certification
Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy
Reiki II Certification
Phoenix SOAR Ambassador (Burn Survivors)
Holistic Life Coach Certification
Internationational Coaching Federation (ICF) member
Nancy’s training reflects her deep commitment to integrative healing. Her credentials include:
Alongside her work with Peace of Self, Nancy is also connected to communities that reflect her deep commitment to visibility and belonging. She works with ZBD Inclusive Modeling Agency, championing differently-abled, visibly different, non-binary, and trans models, helping to reshape how identity and beauty are represented in fashion and media.
Nancy also volunteers with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering advocacy, peer support, and presence for those navigating healing after trauma. These roles are woven into her mission: to honor difference, create space for dignity, and celebrate the fullness of what it means to be human.
Read more about Nancy’s work for ZBD and Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors here.
