I have been practicing the art of massage therapy full time since 1987 and I am still amazed at the power of therapeutic touch to heal. Throughout the years I have massaged children, adults and the elderly of all sizes and with various physical aliments. I am experienced in incorporating and blending various massage modalities together in one session with the goal to help each client receive the best session possible. I am trained in Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy which are effe...
I have been practicing the art of massage therapy full time since 1987 and I am still amazed at the power of therapeutic touch to heal. Throughout the years I have massaged children, adults and the elderly of all sizes and with various physical aliments. I am experienced in incorporating and blending various massage modalities together in one session with the goal to help each client receive the best session possible. I am trained in Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy which are effective in helping relieve tension headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain. Manual Lymph Drainage and Massage Cupping for cleansing, as well as for the reduction of swelling (edema) from cosmetic surgery procedures or sports injuries. Oncology Massage for clients going through cancer treatment and Geriatric Massage for seniors in independent and assisted living homes. Whether you have sore and tense muscles, suffer from fibromyalgia, rehabbing from an injury, recovering from surgery or just need to relax, I will do my best help you meet your goal in each of our massage sessions.
GA # 000858
Level 1 and Level 2
Masters of Music Therapy
Bachelor of Vocal Music Education
1994 completed training in Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 through the Upledger Institute and than in 1995 completed Level 2.
2006 Completed Level 1 of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy through the Upledger Institute by Dr. Bruno Chikly and than completed level 2 in 2007. Currently using the gentle palpation skills to determine the superficial flow of the lymphatic movement while incorporating gentle massage cupping in the treatment process.
In 2011 completed training in Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the upper body and in 2014 completed training with Mr. Lowe for Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the lower body.
2014 Level 1 Massage Cupping Certification through the A.C.E Massage Cupping Institute in Asheville, North Carolina.
Geriatric Massage is specially tailored to the robust and/or frail elderly client needs. Sessions are only 30 minutes in length. The client can either be seated in a chair on receive the massage on the massage table. The focus is to stimulate increased blood flow while providing nurturing touch.
An oncology massage therapist considers the different aspects associated with a client going through active chemotherapy treatment and/or remission and will adapt the massage therapy to the clients specific needs. Oncology Massage is not a particular style or type of massage. Clients are required to have a written consent from their primary oncologist to receive massage therapy.
September 2019 - Completed 21 hours of training in Manual Lymph Drainage Protocol for Detoxification and Minor Pathologies.