When I first started training as a massage therapist, my preconception of massage was that it was relaxing and pleasant for the client, but I had no idea of the profound, beneficial physiological effects massage could have. When I began to discover what massage could do, both in relaxation and in treating specific problems, I was fascinated and amazed. With over 15 yrs of experience, training first in the lovely Pacific Northwest, I learned a holistic approach to massage therapy. My second round of education took place on the East Coast where I learned more about the medical aspect of massage therapy, giving me an advantage in being able to design sessions that are therapeutic and relaxing. I firmly believe that you can't have one without the other.