I believe we are all in need of more positive touch in our lives. As our lives become ever more rushed and pressured, we find fewer and fewer opportunities for actual physical contact with other people. On the clinical side, massage has been shown to increase circulation, improve respiration, ease digestion, and facilitate recovery from muscular injury and soreness. On the energetic side, it relaxes the body and mind, and calms the spirit. Massage eases us into a slower way of life, where we can lie on a warm table with gentle music and calming hands to work out life’s stresses. My massages are designed to promote both healing and relaxation.

I have been a massage therapist since August 2007. I completed my professional training at the Heartwood Massage & Bodywork Institute in Garberville, CA, August 2007, was awarded national certification in December 2007, and have spent subsequent years practicing massage both privately, and in multiple high-end day spas. Working with a wide variety of clients including athletes, weekend warriors and professionals.

In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, yoga, movies, cooking, and a good book.

Education:

Heartwood Massage Institute Holistic Health Practitioner: 1,025 hours

San Francisco State University Dedicated class schedule to Holistic Health including: Introduction to Chinese Medicine, Holistic Health Eastern Perspective, Psychophysiology of Healing, Holistic Health and Human Nature, Tai Chi, and Yoga.

Massage Techniques:

Deep Tissue

Active Myofascial Release Therapy (AMT)

Thai Massage

Swedish/Relaxation

Zen-Shiatsu

Hot Stone Therapy