Bio: About Me

Since 2002, I have enjoyed helping people relieve pain, prevent injury, build mind-body awareness and generally support their overall wellbeing. It is truly rewarding to see others grow and live life more fully because of the work we do together. Using massage and integrated techniques, we can unlock the body’s wisdom for enhanced functioning and wholeness. My heartfelt goal for our time together is to co-create self-sovereignty and coherency. This time is truly for you and your nourishment.

I have training in and utilize a variety of modalities to customize your session to create results that last and continue to evolve beyond the session. They include Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue & Trigger Point therapy, as well as more soft-touch and vibrational techniques such as CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage, Acutonics (tuning forks) and Ortho-Bionomy. I am also certified in Pre & Perinatal Massage for our new mothers out there! Please see my Menu Page to see further descriptions of these techniques. Most clients like a blend of these techniques unless they are looking for particular results only one modality can provide. I also offer remote CranioSacral sessions.

The key – 
The key signatures of my bodywork are intuitive listening and intentional integration. In my 20 years of doing bodywork, I have found that tissue and energies do not release in a lasting way without patience and “making friends” with the central nervous system. Most of the guarding around pain and holding patterns in our bodies requires this kind of patience and trust. However, I adjust depth and pressure to what the body can allow without creating guarding, so you get what you need where you need it. Often pain and tension patterns are due to repetitive strain or posture distortions we can address. My work is also grounded in the idea that your body has its own inner wisdom and ability to heal; it just needs resources at times to do so.  I provide this facilitated witness and communication so your body can heal itself. We can also look at practices, habits and products that encourage your body to maintain the positive results you receive from sessions.

I received my massage certification through Chicago School of Massage Therapy (now Cortiva Institute) in 2002. I received my advanced Myofascial Massage Therapy certification the following year and began further training in the other modalities mentioned above within the first 5 years after graduating. Even though I started my CranioSacral Therapy training in Chicago through Sacred Journey Institute (4 levels), I began pursuing Upledger training in 2019 and have started upper level studies to make my work more anatomically specific. I received my Lymph Drainage Certification in September 2020 and am Level 2 Acutonics trained.

I no longer give energy  work sessions as I have found embodied sovereignty and inner wisdom have been better served through CranioSacral sessions.

Me – 
I am blessed with 2 children, one with autism and the other with massive creativity: they have taught me I have a keen eye and ear for activism, sovereignty, and long term success. I have brought that into my work and look for ways to connect these concepts when appropriate.

 
I love and practice many forms of self-care, a constant balance with two children in tow. I love taking hikes and being in nature, finding nutritional ways to heal the body, and receive various forms of bodywork.  I enjoy acting on behalf of the autism community. It is deeply satisfying to be part of both the holistic and disability communities and hope to integrate them in some way in the future.

I look forward to our work and dialogue together! My intention is to bring greater depth and understanding to your journey and enjoy your embodied ride here on planet Earth. :)

COVID Precautions and Disclaimer

I consider my office a safe place to receive treatment, though no location can be considered zero risk. This is what I’m doing to keep you safe and in alignment with state guidelines:

•  Masks required for clients and practitioner for all sessions
• Disinfection of all used surfaces, especially door knobs, light switches, tables, etc. after every session
•  Properly spaced appointments, so your time never overlaps with someone waiting for their appointment
•  Laundering all linens, including blankets, after a single use
• Disinfection of all bottles/tubs used for oil, cream, or lotion application. Creams are in single use containers to prevent cross-use
• Frequent hand-washing, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer during check-in/check-out process and the use of barriers to use door knobs
•  Lower volume days due to the above precautions means less exposure overall

If you are still feeling unsafe to come in, consider remote CranioSacral sessions, see description.