As a massage therapist I enjoy the problem solving challenges of figuring out how to help relieve pain or free a tight muscle, increasing a client's range of motion. Using an integrative approach combining long, slow strokes that engage both muscle and fascia along with movements and stretches, I adjust pressure to meet the client's needs. This works to reduce anxiety and stress by providing a safe and comforting space to breathe and relax and enables a shift from being in the head, to a state of embodiment and grounded self awareness. Success in learning new skills and developing a deeper understanding of muscles, joints, fascial tissue and the nervous system and how they all interact and affect each other inspires me to keep learning. In my spare time I love mountain biking, paddle boarding, hiking and skiing. Recent classes include: 1) Advanced Myofascial Techniques - Sciatica & Disc Issues 2) Advanced Myofascial Techniques - Leg, Knee, & Foot Parts I & II 3) Brian Utting -Understanding the Somatic Nervous System & Proprioception