Bodywork

Training & Experience

Licensed Massage Therapist for 24 years, Craniosacral Balancing, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Professional Clairvoyant, Professional Energy Healer and Yoga Instructor for 15 years. Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Vodder Method), a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, and a Member of The American Massage Association and a member of Respect Massage. I have a worked with a a myriad of special populations over the last 24 years including the undeserved, the LGBTQ+A community and the impoverished. I am a Trauma-Informed Practitioner. I have worked and served the following: The AAPI community, the LGBTQ+A community,the impoverished,homeless people, women imprisoned, the elderly and the Chicago Police Department. Individuals with PTSD, Veterans, individuals who have experienced trauma from abuse, sexual assault, chronic illness, addiction and recovery, poverty, and domestic violence. Individuals who have endured trauma from lifelong generational and systematic racism have been marginalized, undeserved, exploited, abused, and denied care or have been silenced and unheard. Provided care to LGBTQ+A community with Chicago Women's Health Center. I have worked with special populations; people with ALS, Bells Palsy, Polio, Diabetes, Cardiac, and Cancer patients. Individuals with RA Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Auto-Immune Diseases, Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Graves, Hashimoto's, Lyme disease, and Fibromyalgia. facilitated healing to help individuals recover from chemotherapy, chronic pain and illness, and trauma from surgeries. Provided care for children with autoimmune diseases and provided palliative end-of-life care. Provided care for individuals with GI disorders, severe Gallbladder pain, Gallbladder pre, and post-removal surgery. Massaged women through out their pregnancy and in labor, women with endometriosis, PCOS, fertility issues, fibroids, and women pre and post-hysterectomy. Provided massage for prenatal and postnatal clients and massaged clients in labor and delivery. Have helped women recover and repair their abdomen post-delivery. Provided scar taping and reduced scar tissue for women with c-sections and breast augmentation. Provided care for individuals with eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, and body dysphoria. Worked with client's post elective surgeries specifically to speed healing and recovery and decrease pain and edema. Provided care for clients with chronic depression, anxiety, insomnia, general muscle soreness. Provided Chair Massage throughout Chicago, including Whole Foods, corporate gigs in the loop, and private events. Worked for Chiropractors, professional athletes both pre-event post event, injury prevention and recovery such as The Chicago Marathon runners, post-race stretching, and post-race care. Worked in several high-end spas, corporate offices, and in the North Shore. A group fitness instructor in various health clubs in Chicago. I have cared for the broken-heated, which leads to many physical enigmas. I have held sacred space for those who have been deeply and emotionally harmed. I have provided bodywork for clients in yoga studios to help sustain and educate them on how to care for their bodies and help attain their practice goals and prevent repetitive stress injuries. Massage Therapy I was blessed to attend (CSMT) The Chicago School of Massage Therapy. CSMT was a school with the highest standards, and applicants were chosen to attend. Graduate of CSMT- The Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Class 45. December 1999. Extensive study in Anatomy, Physiology, Career Development, Seated Chair Massage, Clinical Massage Therapy, 30 hours Community Outreach, Professional Foundations, Acupressure, Kinesiology & Musculoskeletal Pathology, Therapeutic Movement, Stretching, Sports Massage, Pre and Post Race/Event Massage, First Aid and CPR. Worked in Chicago School of Massage Therapy Student Clinic 30 hours a week each semester. Shiatsu & Thai Massage The Ohashi Institute 2008. Beginning Shiatsu Level 1 and 2, Intermediate Shiatsu Level 1and 2, Advanced Shiatsu Level 1 and 2, TCM-Chinese Medicine, Moxibustion, Hara and face diagnosis with Ohashi, Flying Shiatsu, Finding Classical Channels. Masunaga Extensions by feel, Cupping Therapy 1 and 2 includes fire cupping, glass suction cupping, silicone sliding cupping, and several other shiatsu workshops. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Thai Massage Northern and Southern Style. Teacher's Assistant in various Southern Thai massage workshops in Chicago and the North Shore. Primarily trained in Southern Thai Massage. Adjusted in senior teachers' yoga classes. Private independent study Maya Infused Abdominal Massage with a Certified Maya Abdominal Massage Therapist. Individual Spiritual Deveopment, Energy Healing, Clairvoyant Readings, Guided Shamanic Journey & Guided Meditation Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Professionally trained in spiritual development such as the art