About My Work

When I started massage therapy school, I thought massage was just for relaxation. However, as an athlete, one of my goals was to learn as much as I could about how the body functions so I could improve my running performance. I entered school with a shoulder injury from snowboarding which caused significant pain when I reached behind my back. While studying trigger point therapy, I discovered a tender spot on my shoulder blade. I asked a classmate to push on the painful spot (a trigger point.) It was very painful, but after a few minutes a vertebra in my neck shifted and the pain in my shoulder went away. I went on to do extensive study in Trigger Point Therapy with lots of great results for my clients. Because Trigger Point Therapy has limitations and a full body approach seems needed to resolve chronic pain complaints, I applied for and completed the Anatomy Trains course in Structural Integration and became a Certified Structural Integrator.

My approach to bodywork is rooted in posture and biomechanics, guided by the belief that everything in the body is interconnected. I begin by assessing your entire body—examining how you stand and move from various angles. This holistic perspective allows me to identify the underlying causes of pain, rather than simply focusing on the area where the discomfort is felt. Over the years, I've found that addressing posture and movement often leads to a natural resolution of pain and tension throughout the body.

I am grateful to have worked in a profession for over 22 years that continually challenges me to deepen my understanding of the body. In turn, this allows me to help and educate my clients, enabling them to experience dramatic improvements in their health and live a pain-free life.