I love my work as a massage therapist. I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2001, and have continued to explore numerous modalities of manual therapy, movement, biomechanics, yoga and meditation. In my 20+ years of practice, curiosity and a love of learning has been my primary motivator. My approach to treatment integrates fascial-based therapies: Myofascial release, Cranio-sacral therapy, and Visceral Manipulation. I use traditional massage therapy techniques such as trigger point release, joint mobilizations, lymphatic/circulatory work and deep tissue therapy when indicated. The body is always seeking balance as a multi-layered, interconnected whole; my role is to facilitate its innate and inherent self-correcting ability.
Drawing upon my understanding of yoga, meditation, Pilates and therapeutic movement, my aim is to encourage clients towards an embodied awareness.
My practice is inclusive; adults, youth and children are welcome.
Women’s health and supporting families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum is an area I have many years of experience. Full of physical, emotional, relational and social changes, this is a unique time, and providing care is very rewarding. Not only are children born, so too are mothers, fathers and families. It is my intention to provide compassionate care. Through my experience as a birth doula and a mother, I understand how a woman well-supported and nurtured during pregnancy and birth can transition into motherhood feeling empowered, relaxed and trusting her instincts.
Growing, birthing and caring for an infant is physically demanding. Manual therapy effectively addresses many of the physical issues that arise and is an excellent way to practice self-care - something all caregivers need.
Outside my work life, I love adventuring; be it with my family and our pup, exploring mind and body with yoga and meditation, and enjoying West Coast living.
