Pilates: I am a Stott certified Pilates Instructor. My focus is on functional movement. I want others to be able to live in their best physical body and enjoy freedom of movement they may have lost or never thought they could have. I personalize every workout to each client and to each given day.
Massage: I studied massage at Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy (now CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School) in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated in February 1997. I specialize in injury rehabilitation, relaxation and chronic pain relief. I have had my own massage studio since September 1999.
I have continuing education through the Upledger Institute, Barral Institute, and a variety of seminars to study CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Vibration Therapy and various other techniques. To see all the modalities I offer, see my "Massage" page.
Pilates and Massage are complementary and together help the body to be strong, supple and pain free. I love working with clients who are ready to be pro-active in their health and wellness!
My approach to massage as a therapist: I consider myself to be in partnership with my clients in their goal to overcome injury, reduce stress, and improve general health and well-being. I am not comfortable calling myself "a healer" because I believe it is the body that heals itself. But, I am quite adept at facilitating the body's ability to heal and improve itself.
I take a fairly anatomical and scientific approach with the bodywork I do but I fully acknowledge, allow for, and encourage healing on the energetic and spiritual levels in my work.
I have a "client centered" approach which means I ask questions, listen to what my client wants and together we determine how each session will address your wellness goals. I will sometimes make suggestions for treatment options that you may not have considered but I will not pursue an option that you do not want and that has not been discussed.
My hope is that my clients are proactive in their health outside of my massage studio. My clientele spans the spectrum from the client who is just beginning to take charge of her lifestyle and health to those who are seasoned athletes and to those who are providers of healthcare services themselves. When you call to schedule, consider scheduling some introductory Pilates sessions to complement the massage therapy.
I believe that by taking good care of oneself, and this most definitely includes having regular massage therapy treatments, one can live a happier and higher quality life.
Supplements: While I depend on a diet of organic, real, whole foods (and recommend the same for my clients), I do believe some supplements can be helpful. I am choosy about my supplements and endeavor to use them minimally. I am a distributor for Organo Gold because I use the products myself. Feel free to ask me questions about these supplements if you are interested in Reishi Mushroom beverages.