Yoga

Yoga Instructor

I first learned to practice yoga while living in Bombay, India. We transferred there for a two year period and I was having a terrible time with culture shock and needed to relax my mind and body. I worked with local yogis and yoginis and fell in love with it. I earned my teaching certificate in 2003 when we returned to the states and have taught hundreds of classes. To me, yoga is as close to receiving a massage as you can get without the massage therapist :)

Bodywork

Licensed Massage Therapist

I favor Myofascial release and traditional Swedish massage techniques. It's a nice blend of effleurage and petrissage strokes that gently softens muscles and relaxes the nervous system. I am also trained in trigger point therapy, prenatal, hot stone and sports massage and have a strong working knowledge of kinesiology and anatomy. I am certified in advanced techniques for the hip and post-race sports massage. I have years of experience as a runner, swimmer and cyclist which gives me a deeper insight into the mind-set of an athlete, their training patterns and the typical injuries they encounter. I am continuously educating myself in more advanced therapies to better serve my clients.

Reiki Level 1 Practitioner

I earned my Reiki level 1 in 2006. Reiki is a way of channeling healing energy to another person. It's an additional way to connect to a client on multiple levels to enhance their experience and relax the nervous system.