Hello and Welcome!

I've been practicing massage as a licensed therapist since 2002. My work as a therapist stems from an understanding of the interconnected parts of the body and of the underlying energy that connects the body with the Spirit, our true Self. This work is aimed at helping the individual move in a direction of greater balance within their body and between their body, mind, soul, and the world around them. When an individual can attain a better balance between all these elements, they are able to experience greater peace, love, and joy.

To help clients move towards greater balance, I utilize a blend of:

• circulatory techniques (aka Swedish Massage);
• muscle-specific deep tissue techniques;
• muscle-energy techniques/stretching;
• gentle myo-fascial techniques;
• and energy techniques from Healing Touch work and Paramhansa Yogananda's Healing Energy Technique.

Common issues that interfere with our ability to be more balanced include injury, chronic pain, poor posture, and, most importantly, stress. Stress, in fact, is arguably the largest source of imbalance. Whether in work, relationships, or other aspects of our lives, the less in control we feel, the more stress we experience. The greater the level of stress, the more damaging it is on our bodies and our emotional/thinking processes.

In addition to the massage techniques, I bring to the work my experiences and insights from regular meditation over a number of years, as well as my experiences with Qigong/Tai-chi and Hatha Yoga. This helps me to be able to share suggestions for how to maximize the benefits of the massage session on a daily basis.