As of August 23, 2024 I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist in Maine.  I started and finished the Massage Therapy program with Allied Career Training Institute in Sanford, where I reside half the year.

I am thrilled to be continuing my education, and finally finishing my college degree started in the late 80s, added to in the mid-90s. I then had this 30-year lull of motherhood and corporate work.  I volunteered for my local towns and in leadership roles in my children's activities. 

In June 2023, six months after returning from a 21-month leave of absence, my position was eliminated with TC Energy.  My position throughout my employ, until my leave of absence/disability leave was Learning Managment System Analyst.  I provided Corporate Training planning to meet PHMSA, OSHA & DOT requirements. I also supported the Operator Qualification Program for the company, training across the US, along with a couple corporate trips to Calgary & Houston. 

Anyway, after I was corporately dismissed, I decided it was time to finally go back to school and become a Massage Therapist.  A profession I've Enjoyed as a Client for decades!  

After meeting with two other schools, I settled on ACTI.  I had the support of a couple grant programs in the state, one being the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program, and the other was through Goodwill Northern New England. I also thankfully had an additional 20 weeks of unemployment (dislocated worker benefits) to help me get through the 8-month program (advertised as 6 but the schedule worked out to be 8).

So, I have the wonderful opportunity to be working part time locally with Cliff House Maine, but I'm absolutely Thrilled to, as of December 1, 2024; have my own space to see local clients in Garberville, CA.  I'll be at the Plant Habit Botanicals Boutique on Maple Lane, almost across from Radio Shack!