My Story
I have been practicing massage therapy since 1998 and have been a nutritional consultant since 2000. While living in California, I studied at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. I focused my studies on the Asian systems of bodywork such as: Acupressure (finger pressure), Tui Na (Chinese massage) Shiatsu (Japanese Massage), Chakra-balancing (Ayurvedic principles), and Thai Massage. As a result, the Five-Element Theory of Chinese Medicine has influenced me, as it considers the whole person, and all the seasonal influences on a person's health.
Most recently, I have been studying Ayurvedic Medicine through the Mahatma School of Ayurveda in Williston, VT. I completed their Ayurveda Integration Program in 2020 and most recently I completed their Ayurvedic Health Counselor program in 2023. I look forward to practicing all the new treatments I’ve learned and offering even deeper knowledge of digestion, rejuvenation, & mindfulness practices.
I have worked as a massage therapist in many different settings over the years. These include: day spas, residential spas, fitness centers, salons, chiropractic clinics, and my own private practice in California and now in Vermont. All of these different settings have informed my current private practice and inspire me to offer a wide range of therapeutic styles to my clients.
I studied nutrition at the American College of Health Sciences, formerly named National Institute of Nutritional Education, out of Aurora, Co. I advise my clients in: healthy eating habits, local food sourcing, cooking, creating fermented foods, meditation, affirmations, yoga, exercise, green living, gratitude practice, and other self-care practices. My current studies in Ayurvedic Medicine will embellish these offerings immensely.
I also offer healing sessions with horses. I have some experience with teaching Equine therapy to a variety of populations. Currently I am offering Horsemanship & Herbology private sessions here at the Strong Wellness Center.