My massage practice is rooted in my first hand experience and my formal education. I studied Exercise and Sports Science at Oregon State in my early 20’s and although completely amazed by the human body I quickly became disenchanted with the fields of Physical and Occupational Therapy. I felt the work focused too much on parts and symptoms and not on the person as a whole, not to mention the common lack of one-on-one time and hands on therapy. Also, during this time I took responsibility of my digestive health and I was completely amazed with my body’s ability to tune itself if I paid just a bit more attention. By living each day with more intention I could improve my well being dramatically. By practicing essential healthy habits we all know; eating slowly, daily exercise, whole foods, sound sleep, stretching and stillness I was able to reconnect to my body and live a richer life of ease and joy.             After a few years of travels and journey’s I moved to Bend to attend the massage program at COCC. I took my massage exam in the fall of 2011 and after completing a BS in Psychology from OSU Cascades campus in the spring of 2012 I embarked on what I hope to be a life long learning and sharing experience through massage. Please visit my website to learn more about me and my practice.