- What attracted you to a career in massage?
I had a friend with a terminal illness who was helped more by massage and other "alternative" modalities than he was by conventional Western medicine. That put massage on my radar. From there, I realized that a career in massage was actually more in keeping with my values and work preferences than was my existing career as a web developer.
- Which school did you attend and which certifications do you hold?
I attended Central Maryland School of Massage i...
- What attracted you to a career in massage?
I had a friend with a terminal illness who was helped more by massage and other "alternative" modalities than he was by conventional Western medicine. That put massage on my radar. From there, I realized that a career in massage was actually more in keeping with my values and work preferences than was my existing career as a web developer.
- Which school did you attend and which certifications do you hold?
I attended Central Maryland School of Massage in Frederick in 2008. I have a MD state massage license. I also worked in Washington State for several years, and acquired a certification in intraoral massage for TMJD (In Maryland, though, anyone with a license can do intraoral massage).
- What techniques do you specialize in? What issues or conditions does your work help improve?
I do integrative massage, which means I incorporate multiple modalities into what I do. The modalities that I use most often include Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, and Swedish massage. I also use myofascial release, stretching and hot/cold therapy sometimes.
I specialize in working with people who have pain, tension, mobility issues, and/or health issues. I prefer longer-term clients with whom I can work to find a combination of massage techniques, lifestyle changes and healthcare services that helps them feel better. When I work with a client for more than a session or two, we have a chance to experiment and see what helps them the most. I also do additional research on their condition(s).
- What hobbies and other interests do you have?
I have a pet dog and parrot who take up a lot of my time. I sing in the Frederick Chorale, take voice lessons, and play card/strategy games with friends.