My Story
In the late 90's, while pursuing another career path, I felt called to attend massage therapy school. I wanted to help people feel good, & quickly learned that the healing would begin with me. I am humbled by the teachings that have crossed my path, for life itself is generous (& sometimes unrelenting) in the lessons it offers. I have deep gratitude for all the teachers, mentors, soul-friends and relationships that have guided me deeper into the realms of healing and wholeness.
Pranayama Breathwork, Imagery, Energy Medicine, Psycho-Spiritual Development, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shamanic Medicine are a few of the practices that influence my work.
Influences & Experience:
Breathwork Healer Training - David Elliott
Imagery Therapy & Dream Exploration - Judith Schmidt, PhD
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy - Ginger Crisenbery / Ken Dipersio
Center for Intentional Living - Judith Schmidt, PhD & Alexis Johnson, PhD
Family Constellation Work (IFS) - Scott Bader
Lomi Lomi Technique - David Cowan
TantraNova Institute - Freddy Zental Weaver & Dr. Elsbeth Meuth
Chi Nei Tsang - White Cloud Institute
Reflexology - Larry Clemmons
Essential Oil Chemistry & Application - David Stewart
Chicago School of Massage Therapy
Hands on Therapy - Winifred Nimrod
The Balancing Center - Dr. Dan Fedeli
Four Hands Therapeutic Massage - Co-Directed with Janna Childs
My Approach
In the energy of a fast paced culture, taking the time to slow down, is not only essential, it is sacred. Making your inner life, your felt experience, your physical and mental wellness a priority is a practice and a journey. Your reason for making an appointment contains a need, a hope. My intention is to craft a session that supports you as an individual, at this point on your path. To slow down, follow your rhythm & listen deeply with neutrality and openness. In this space what is held can be explored. Processing the held energy allows new insights form. Blessings are born out of the tension between the old pattern and the new awareness. The wisdom that is cultivated transforms your perception & it's medicine is carried forward into your life & relationships.