My journey into the therapeutic arts began over 30 years ago. I started competitive wrestling in the early 80's in Ohio and pursued that through high school and college and then further on as a coach. After moving to Florida in the mid 90's, I discovered and fell in love with Aikido, a Japanese martial art. It was during this period that I began seeking out various therapies to help keep my body together after so many years of playing rough on the mats. Massage had a profound effect and the more I received, the more I learned. I was hooked. I enrolled in the Florida College of Natural Health in Orlando and soon discovered that while the learning process of studying massage was similar to what I enjoyed about practicing wrestling and Aikido, the healing and helping aspect was much more profound and fulfilling. It's been my full time ambition ever since. After moving to Alabama, I continued my education at Blue Cliff Career College. My personal goals are to collect all the teachers and mentors I can find, to never stop learning, and to share all I have to offer with as many people as I have the opportunity to help.