My journey into bodywork started during my master's program as I studied traditional Chinese soft tissue manipulation (tuina) and medical theory. After going on to obtain my license in massage therapy, I realized mental health applications of bodywork were my long term learning frontier. With my clients, I combine my knowledge in ancient healing arts with interests in nervous system disorders and the effects of trauma on the body. My goal is to help my clients break the cycle of living in a "fight or flight state" and become better grounded in their own bodies, empowered by healing touch to bring themselves into stillness. My clients have come to me with aches and pains or simply a desire to manage stress and develop more holistically healthy lives. I serve a wide variety of individuals and especially invite those who are new to massage/bodywork, reluctant, or think they simply don't have time.