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More About Me

I am a multi passionate artist and entrepreneur. As a lifelong musician, photographer, writer, and dancer I have been gifted with a unique point of view for bodywork, as I see the world through a creative lens, and my massage work reflects that. I approach everything I do with a lot of curiosity and passion!

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Growing up in a musical family taught me a lot about improvisation, rhythm, and the healing power of sound, and I incorporate all 3 in every massage. I am constantly following the rhythm of the breath, responding to different signals from my client’s body, and incorporating the sounds of crystal bowls and tibetan bowls at the end of every session.

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Over the course of the past few years my work has deepened in the direction of spiritual inquiry and healing, as we are truly spirits in the material world. When someone comes into my office for a massage I work with their body and support their muscles to relax….but I also attune myself to a prayer mindset, asking for guidance and for healing on the subtle planes as well. This process has been transformational for my work, both for me and my clients. 

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As a health coach, the work is honestly not so different. I am trained to listen, to let my client lead themselves to finding solutions to their health concerns. As a guide on the side, I cheer them on and celebrate each step they make towards their goals. 

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I am also a life-long cyclist, animal lover, and humorist.

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Education

  • University of Kansas, Liberal Arts, 1991

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Massage Therapy

  • Massage Certification, Body Therapy Center – 1996

  • Hot Stone Massage, 1997

  • Alexander Technique, 2002, student of Gina Chapin

  • Ortho Bionomy – 2002

  • Ayurvedic Marma Point Massage Training – 2003

  • Orthopedic Massage with Whitney Lowe – 2006

  • Maya Abdominal Massage – self-care principles, 2007

  • Foot Reflexology –  2008

  • Prenatal Massage – 2009, 2012

  • Deep Tissue Massage, SF School of Massage – 2011

  • Reiki Level 1 and 2 – 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019

  • Craniosacral Massage with Cator Shakoy – 2009, 2011

  • Body Journey School of Massage, mini-massage class series 2017

  • Anatomy and Physiology, McKinnon Body Therapy Center (BTC), 2018

  • Deep Tissue Massage, McKinnon BTC, 2018

  • Acupressure, McKinnon BTC, 2018

  • Clinical Deep Tissue Massage Certification, McKinnon BTC, 2019

  • Massage for Cancer, McKinnon BTC, 2021

  • California Association of Massage Therapy Certification (CAMTC):  #86084

 

,Health Coaching

  • Blood Sugar Coaching Certification, Institute for Nutritional Endocrinology, 2021

  • Women’s Health Coaching Certification, Integrative Women’s Health Institute, 2021

  • National Board Certification, Health Coaching, 2021

  • Women’s Hormone Certification, IWHI, 2023

  • Emotional Eating course, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, in process
     

Spiritual and Group Facilitation 

  • Shamanic Medicine Wheel training with Alberto Villoldo – 2002 – 2004

  • Women’s Group Facilitator, 1996-present

  • Somatic Presencing with Johanna Putnoi – 2001

  • Lomi School Somatic Training, 1997 – 2001

  • Drum Circle Facilitator Certification, Village Drum Circles - 2019

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Musical Development

  • Afro-cuban folkloric rhythms for conga with Carolyn Brandy, 2020-present

  • Piano study at Contra Costa College with Professor Jennifer Griest, 2020-present

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