"To heal is to touch with LOVE, that which we previously touched with fear" - Stephen Levine
As a musician for the past 20 years, I came to massage because I love working with my hands. I am very compassionate and nurturing, and it is such a special gift to be able to help others alleviate their physical and even emotional pain. I have experienced stress and chronic physical pain from playing viola, and I have been able to work through it with the help of massage, yoga and other modalities. When we practice self-care and self-love, the human body has tremendous healing powers! My goal is to facilitate and witness my clients' healing process.
I am a calm and quiet person; I do a lot of internal processing and observing of the world around me. The art of massage allows me to listen through my hands and let them guide me - which is true for me whether I'm playing music or practicing massage. It is an honor to be present with my clients in states of vulnerability, pain, anxiety, depression and more, and help them find relief through therapeutic touch.
I love helping clients with neck, shoulder and back issues (like many musicians have!) and overuse injuries like tendinitis and carpal tunnel. Massage can also be hugely beneficial for anxiety and depression, which many of us are feeling, now more than ever.
I am also a huge dog lover, so "Blue Healer" massage was born, inspired by my dog, Marty, a blue heeler mix!