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I began studying acupressure when I was ten. The mother of a fellow fourth-grader offered her services as
a teacher to any of the kids who wanted to learn about acupressure. There were only four or five of us, but
she devoted herself any way. She was an acupuncturist, a crystal healer, a shaman, and -- as I realized
many years later -- a woman years ahead of her time.
As I continued to practice these techniques, I enjoyed the teaching of various massage therapists and
acupuncturists over many years -- people who shared with me technique as well as philosophy. By the time
I reached college, my eye had turned towards the arts. During my pursuit, I studied many forms of dance,
learning first hand the nuances of the body's movement, dynamics, and sensory aspects. Then,
incorporating a daily Yoga practice, I learned from the inside what feels good, what promotes ease of
movement over time, and how my body can heal itself through breath, relaxation, and movement. At the
same time, I began to study Eastern philosophy, unwittingly paving the road for my life-long journey of
questioning.
Now, after many years of practice, I have completed official certification: studying at the American
University of Complementary Medicine under some of the country's most respected practitioners, I have
earned a certificate in Oriental Bodywork.
Chinese medical philosophy is clear: movement is health. My approach to bodywork incorporates my
experience as a dancer, a yoga student, a philosophy student, and a massage therapist. Together, we will
work to help you achieve greater ease of movement in all the systems in your body. In the process, we
frequently stumble across and work through questions yet unasked, unanswered, and unclear, making your
journey fuller and more rewarding.