From a young age I always loved receiving massage, but I never imagined I would end up loving the giving of massage just as much.

I began my bodywork training apprenticing with an acupuncturist/Shiatsu practitioner. That was in the days before massage schools were readily available and before licensure existed in the massage profession. I then trained in Reiki through the second level. I also studied (and certified when available) throughout the United States and Thailand in Trager, Healing Touch, Touch for Health, myofascial massage, companion animal massage including Tellington Touch, equine massage, cranio-sacral, acupressure, Shiatsu, Thai massage, Trauma Touch, Chair Massage with David Palmer, polarity, deep tissue, sports massage, therapeutic stretching, spa work and medical massage. I continue to study massage techniques every chance I get.

Though I love working with clients, especially non-human animals, I also have a passion for sharing the knowledge and training I have received with others, so over twenty years ago I began teaching massage through continuing education classes as well as in schools and corporations.

I truly believe that one of the most important elements in being a massage therapist is sharing information with others so they can find ways of self-healing. I want my clients and my students to be self empowered so they can be at their best in mind, body and spirit.