I became enamored with all things French after reading an article in GQ written by a woman. I was thirteen when the writer wrote of her summer in the south of France with her boyfriend. Together they traveled by foot from one town to the next. She and her beau fell asleep underneath a tree after eating cheese and drinking wine; I was forever besotted with that scene.

The simple yet beautiful experience shaped my idea of  rest. Sunday has always been my favorite day of the week, filled with memories of its slower pace and the anticipation of the brunch du jour.

My fascination with individuals led me astray from academic publishing to journalism.  While living in Vietnam, I explored the region working as a freelance journalist, as well as a managing editor and marketing manager for international companies. As the marketing manager for a Russo-Euro tour operator in Vietnam, I studied the nuance of luxury and boutique hotels, developing a palette for detail and decor and appreciating the personal touches of hotel owners in creating a unique and tailored experience for their guests.

In my travels, I also discovered Thai massage and felt the pull to a new profession. My Asian sojourn ended with a dare to relocate to Durham. After a couple of years in a city that provided nurture and community, I moved closer to the ocean.

I graduated from massage school in Kauai having refined my skills of listening and reinvigorated my interest in people. Through extensive training in both connective tissue and psychosomatic counseling, I am able to address and hold space for clients when encountering physically and emotionally sensitive areas. Massage is my medium in which I hope to provide you a time to slow down, bring awareness to what is being felt, and listen to what your body has to say.