A Sanctuary for Body, Lineage and Life
The Living Altar, a sanctuary of therapeutic bodywork in Boulder. Since 2012, this practice has offered specialized, trauma-informed care designed to soothe the nervous system and promote lasting, integrated wellness. With two decades of clinical experience, The Living Altar blends traditional massage with a range of advanced modalities, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology Care, Biodynamic Craniosacral, Ancestral Healing. Discover a path to nervous system regulation and holistic healing in a nurturing environment.
Licensed Massage Therapist (RMT) | Certified MLD Practitioner | Trauma Informed | Somatic Healing Practitioner
Licensed healthcare practitioner with 20 years of clinical experience.
Professional Credentials & Training:
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Oncology Care, Klose Certified
• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) & Certified Tui Na Therapist (CTT)
• 1,500+ hours of specialized training across multiple modalities
• Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) certification
• Somatic Psychology; Pre/Perinatal Attachment certification, Brooks Institute
• Advanced trauma resolution training through Alchemical Alignment
• Ancestral Healing Practitioner Training
Experience:
• Private Practice (2010-present: and 15 years operating trauma-informed bodywork practice
• Colorado Body Wisdom (2016-2020): Lead therapist and trainer for clinic protocols and systems
• Veterans Care (2011-Present): Medical Massage and Specialized treatment for military veterans
• Soulskin Journeys (2016-2023): Participant and facilitation support
Areas of Expertise:
✓ Trauma-informed bodywork and nervous system regulation
✓ Craniosacral therapy for stress reduction and pain management
✓ Somatic approaches to freeze, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
✓ Integrative healing methodologies combining Eastern and Western practices
Current Focus: I integrate evidence-based somatic therapies with my lineage healing traditions in a wholistic approach to care. Combining my clinical skill with holistic care, creating therapeutic containers that support both individual healing and systems health.
Philosophy: Effective healing honors both scientific methodology and holistic wisdom, creating pathways for sustainable nervous system regulation and authentic self-expression.
Licensed/Certified/Insured | Accepting new clients | Open to professional collaborations