I started doing professional massage in 1994. And I still love it just as much as when I started. I am a lifelong student of the human body in activity, wellness and dysfunction. I see myself a facilitator between you and the best relationship you can have your body as well as a partner to you in your health and wellness journey. I have pride of workmanship and my goal is for you to feel better when you leave than when you arrived, with lasting results.
Over the years I have studied many massage modalities including Shiatsu, Acupressure,Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Lymphatic, Visceral, Pre-Natal, Neuromuscular and my newest and favorite modality DeepFeet Bar Therapy Ashiatsu. Massage is powerful medicine! If you are looking for the injury recovery, stress relief, sports enhancement or the overall wellness support that massage offers; I’ve got lots of skills to tailor each session to your needs of the day .My work is focused, integrated and effective. I always enjoy a good chat ,but respect the value of quiet in massage session in order for you get the full relaxation benefits of the massage, and so I can focus completely on listening to your body and muscles. I will follow your lead in regards to conversation in session as I know it does help some people relax. I do often check in about pressure and your experience of techniques until I get to know your preferences and what works for your body
Over the years I have worked just about every place therapeutic massage is offered; spas, franchises, alternative medical and traditional medical settings. I’ve always had a private practice but at this point I choose to be completely self-employed in order to have the time needed to give my best to each and every person on my table. I will not be rushing you off the table or out of the room when the session is done. The session time you pay for is hands on. No “spa hour” charges here. I don’t bother with the upsell and extra charges for add-ons like cupping, hot or cold stones or aromatherapy either. My session price is all inclusive for whatever treatment we decide is best for you. I understand that in order to deliver a high quality of massage to you I need to take excellent care of myself as well. I leave plenty of time between clients to be fresh for each person.
In addition to massage I am a registered yoga teacher and Certified Nurse Assistant. I love giving hands on care and can use knowledge and skills from these trainings to help you with your own self care and increase your long term health and wellness. I take my own self care as seriously as I take the privilege of helping you with yours. In 2023 I was certified in Acu-Detox which is 5 acupuncture needles in each ear. Acu-detox is great for stress, Anxiety, PTSD and withdrawals/cravings. I provide this in community clinics and as an add on to massage sessions. Acu-Detox is offered by donation. I I am really grateful to live in a place as beautiful as South Park and enjoy serving the local community as well as visitors to the area.
