I have academic experience teaching classes on massage therapy, spa treatments, fitness programming, nutrition, group exercise and the sciences, including anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology.

I became interested in massage, bodywork, movement, fitness, nutrition and coaching during my studies in modern dance, ballet, and ethnic dance at the University of Oregon. I owned a nonprofit dance company for over 7 years with 2 wonderful colleagues and have taught dance- and fitness-based classes, including yoga and Pilates for over 30 years. 

I have studied a wide variety of yoga techniques including hatha, ashtanga, vinyasa, yin, chair and therapeutic yoga. My yoga studies include classes in local studios from amazing teachers, participating in workshops and completing the YogaFit training Levels 1-3.

I have completed my Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from Cornell University, my Starch Solution Certificate from the McDougall Health and Medical Center as well as their Maximum Weight Loss Course and Aging Gracefully course.

I have been a Bodyworker/Massage Therapist for over 28 years and received my education froworked in several capacities, including wellness clinics, spas, chiropractor clinics, health clubs, private practice and corporate wellness, performing onsite chair massage.

I am well versed in a variety of bodywork techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Reiki, Hot Stone and Cupping.

 have completed my Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from Cornell University, my Starch Solution Certificate from the McDougall Health and Medical Center as well as their Maximum Weight Loss Course and Aging Gracefully course.

I have been clinics, health clubs, private practice and corporate wellness, performing onsite chair massage.

I am well versed in a variety of bodywork techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Reiki, Hot Stone and Cupping.