The path of becoming a massage therapist was always a potential vocation for me. Bodywork is a skill set that seemed well within my wheelhouse. When I experienced shiatsu, my path became more clear.
My life experience and interests consist of a charming blend of environmental studies, organic farming, community and personal care work with people of all ages, Eastern religion and philosophy, and integrated health and wellness. My appetite for all of these things seemed to be beautifully blended and reflected in studying shiatsu and East Asian medical philosophy.
Shiatsu blends the material world - muscles, movement, touch - with the immaterial - emotions, thoughts, Qi. Shiatsu, which is informed by Chinese and Japanese cosmology, recognizes the human as a microcosm of the greater world. Cells nested in organs, organs nested in their systems, individuals nested in families, and families nested in community.
Through practicing shiatsu, I can honor the many levels of being of which we are all a part. I can learn every day more about the intricacies and curiosities of being alive. Plus, I like to help people feel better and happier in their bodies!
I am happy to be a shiatsu therapist. It is such an honor to work with each client, supporting them in their goals of wellbeing. It is a privilege to touch others, to be with them on their journey, and to learn and grow alongside everyone.
Every session provides me with more knowledge and experience. Every client is an opportunity to study a unique facet of humanity and apply myself in supporting that client in the particular way that they need