Bodywork

Apprenticeship 1980-1988

Trained by three different Masters of massage before massage school. During my 14th summer (1980), I was befriended by my neighbor, a Russian immigrant; (Ivan), already in his 60's at the time, blind from birth and trained from a young age in Healing Touch Massage, Russian Sports Therapy, and Reiki Energy Work. Thus began my first steps in an apprenticeship to becoming a Massage Therapist. At 16 I was massaging Gymnasts & Ballerinas with Ivan's tutelage. My first massage table was given to me by my second Master of Massage at 18 (1984). Ms. Barbara continued my training in massage by teaching me Acupressure Point Therapy, Esalen Massage, & the Sacred Healing Arts of Tantric/Kundalini. My first business opportunity was afforded at her Jazzercise studio so I could rejuvenate her clients & friends. During the time I was learning massage from Ms. Barbara, I was being trained in Martial Arts by my third Master, Sensei. Knowing I was being taught the art of Healing Touch Massage, Sensei took it upon himself to train me in Shiatsu, the ancient art of warrior massage & Qi Gong, the ancient art of stance/breathe/energy.

Massage School 1989

In 1989 I began massage school at Phoenix Massage School in Houston, Texas, where I received my certification in Massage Therapy. {RMT 3867}

Continuing Education

During the '90s there was minimal training in massage, so I sought out those who were willing to share their Healing Arts and experiences with me. Thus I learned: * TMJ technique from an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Blackwell * Neuromuscular Therapy, * Trigger Point Therapy and * Scar Relief Therapy from a group of Neurosurgeons, who did neck fusions & spinal surgeries. * Myofascial Release, Dr. James Barnes * Psychotherapy Integrated Massage from a group of Psychologists who were working with those suffering from P.T.S.D., Chronic Pain, Touch Deficit Syndrome, and Depression Disorder. * Breast Massage & * Scar Relief Therapy from Plastic Surgeons in Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, and Breast Reconstruction. 39 years later I continue to grow my craft, passionate about massage, healing others and giving back to my fellow massage therapists by mentoring to those who wish to unlock the Healer within.