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My Biography
Gwen is a board-certified nurse coach and registered nurse (Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois) with firsthand experience of the compelling and transformative power of inner work. Her passion is to help and guide individuals to experience similar transformations.
Her professional background includes working in the ER, Medical-Surgical/Stroke unit, Service ICU, and Medical-Tele floor. Additionally, she had worked in the Echo lab as an adult cardiac sonographer, a role she truly loved and enjoyed.
Outside her professional life, she delights in reading books, listening to music and podcasts, and singing karaoke—a cherished pastime among Filipinos. She finds joy in simple pleasures like morning walks in the park, observing ducks and squirrels, and immersing herself in nature. A homebody at heart, she cherishes spending time with herself, which nurtures her ongoing inner work journey.
From a young age, Gwen was driven by a desire to help people, leading her to a career in nursing. Relocating to the U.S. as a nurse presented significant challenges for Gwen. Being the youngest of eight siblings and away from home for the first time, she faced immense difficulties adapting to the stark differences between the Philippines and the United States—cultural norms, language, food, climate, healthcare system, work environment, and social support network. Navigating these changes was crucial to thriving in her new environment.
Throughout her nursing profession, she has witnessed a wide spectrum of emotions in her patients, from joyous recoveries to the solemn realities of death. Despite her passion for nursing, the physical, mental, and emotional toll became overwhelming, leading to feelings of loneliness, depression, burnout, frustration, and anxiety.
In her journey to overcome her personal and professional challenges, Gwen discovered the power of inner work. She realized that while external support systems are vital, true healing and transformation come from within. This personal journey inspired her to become a health/ wellness coach, helping others navigate their struggles and achieve positive change through inner work.