What initially introduced me into the world of massage was needing massage myself. From sports injuries to a car accident, massage helped me get back on track. I went for a while enduring the pain, trying to tough it out and soon realized, it's not worth it. Pain is a hinderance that can become all encompassing. When it starts to wear on you mentally, you've let it go too far. The healing I experienced first hand inspired me to want to reach out and do the same for others.
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I discovered the healing power of massage in my mid-twenties which was a turning point for me. I had been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for some time and through massage I was able to relax, calm my mind and begin to feel some balance. It was life changing for me and I knew it was something I wanted to “give” other people.
Directly out of school I was employed at a medical facility where I worked side-by-side with two personal injury doctors. My patients were those who were involved in automobile accidents. I learned the medical side of massage care and the many benefits it gives those suffering with pain. From the medical facility I moved on to working in a full-body massage environment which broadened my experience and techniques. I have taken continuing education courses in anxiety disorders and massage, PTSD, domestic violence and massage, geriatric massage and dealing with headaches, to name a few. I am very excited to continue my massage education and add more modalities and techniques to my range of abilities. |
My practice is firmly rooted in the science of therapeutic massage therapy. Using Integrative massage therapy techniques we can restore the body to a balanced and relaxed state allowing for the healing process to unfold. There is no one size fits all when it comes to helping clients. That is why I have studied and continue to study, many different forms of therapy: Shiatsu, Chinese and Medical Cupping, Structural Integration, Swedish, Lomi Lomi and Sports Massage to name a few.
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