I am a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing since 2003. My interest in the human body led me to a career in bodywork. I began my education at CSU Fresno where I took anatomy, physiology and kinesiology classes. I received my B.S. in physical education and was on the road to entering the Master's program & Credential program so I would be able  to teach PE but, I hesitated, I felt I needed a change, something else was calling me. 
Little did I know that massage therapy was calling. 
After receiving my first massage in 1999 I was hooked. I started receiving massage on a weekly basis and before I knew it my weekly migraines were gone, my posture was better and I was experiencing a better more healthful life. I knew I had found what I had been searching for.  I attended massage school at Santa Barbara Bodyworks. I began with the basic Swedish massage course and once completed  I opened my own practice in Santa Barbara. I finally really enjoyed going to work every day.   I wanted to know more about how to help people with chronic pains and acute discomforts.  I enrolled in advanced classes and I am now certified in Swedish, sports massage, chair massage, deep tissue/neuromuscular therapy, pregnancy massage, hot stone massage and orthopedic massage techniques.