NCBTMB Board Certified
Licensed by California Massage Therapy Council
Member, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Certifications
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
• Certified Advanced Rolfer
with a focus on Core Integration (Integrating Viscera in Structural Work)
NeuroKinetic Therapy Practitioner
Colorado Cranial Institute
• Cranial Therapy Certification
Triad Yoga and Pilates
• Certified Yoga Instructor
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
• Complete Decongestive Therapy Certification
International School of Shiatsu
• Shiatsu Practitioner
Level 1, 2 and 3 Foundation Program
Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy
• 659-hour Professional Program
• NASM-certified personal trainer
Certified Reiki Practitioner
SRT Personal Practitioner
How I got here
I found Rolfing when I had lower back issues that limited my movement and left me in pain. I was in physical therapy for 3 months and not improving. A chiropractor I had been seeing referred me to a Rolfer when I found no relief from other forms of bodywork.
I had a microdiscectomy in college from a herniated disc which was causing sciatic pain. Apparently, the scar tissue from the surgery was causing restrictions in my connective tissue (which the Rolfer referred to as Fascia). I went through the ten series and as my body alignment was starting to restore, I felt lighter, more mobile and more upright in my body - and in life as well.
It was then I studied Rolfing with a special focus on Core Integration and how releasing strains in the VISCERAL and CRANIAL fascia can enhance the organization and function of the core, spine, pelvis and extremities while understanding the impact these restrictions can have on mobility and muscle pain.
When I was 40, I was in a car accident. The doctors, X-rays and MRIs showed that there was nothing wrong with me, however, I had balance and vision problems, constant pressure on the side of my head, and inability to use my arms without experiencing pain and weakness. I was upper body dominant and, at that point, loved to parkour, rock climb, ski, practice yoga, and kayak but taking part in any of those activities made the symptoms worse.
In spite of my balance issues, lower body movements were manageable, so, I learned how to salsa and argentine tango, and spent my time practicing tai chi. It's been quite a journey of self-observation and awareness while incorporating slow and mindful movements. Through this experience, I have expanded my understanding of integrating modalities according to the individual's needs.
These integrative modalities include: visceral, cranial sacral, somato-emotional/trauma, energetic applied kinesiology, functional neurology, neurokinetic therapy, TCM elements such as meridians and acupuncture points, movement therapy and Scar Tissue work.
I understand how not feeling at ease in our bodies can hold us back from activities we enjoy or how simply interacting with people and our environment can be overwhelming. Through bringing together different modalities, it enables us to connect our structural, emotional and conscious aspects to stimulate our own innate healing ability.
I highly recommend working a practitioner that understands how to integrate the release of tension in the tissue (whether it be through structural, visceral, cranial work) with movement to re-educate the neurological and body-mind connection.
My goal is to help you restore fluidity in your body, find relief from pain patterns, feel length and lightness in your stride, gain more mobility and alignment, and help YOU move more effortlessly through life. It's worth your time!
What I've been learning about
Currently in Masters of Acupuncture program at Southern California University - Health Sciences
Applied Kinesiology and Manual Muscle Testing
Touch For Health 1
Z-health - Essentials
Integrated Kinetic Neurology
NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1, 2 and 3 (NKT), David Weinstock
P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) Foundation, Jose Palomar
Visceral and Nerve Manipulation
Visceral Vascular Manipulation: Upper and Lower Body
Neuro-Visceral Manipulation of the Thorax and Abdomen
Listening Techniques 1 & 2: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation
Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax, Barral Institute
Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis, Barral Institute
Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 & 2, Barral Institute
Core Integration (Visceral Manipulation in Structural Work), Liz Gaggini
Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma
Neural Manipulation: Upper and Lower Body Peripheral Nerves
Central and Peripheral Connections, Barral Institute
CranioSacral
Brain, Cranial Rhythm & Bone Marrow, Chikly Institute
Brain 1: Brain Tissue & Autonomic Nervous System, Chikly Institute
Brain 2: Brain Tissue & Reticular Alarm System, Chikly Institute
Brain 3: Brain Tissue & Peripheral Nervous System, Chikly Institute
Brain Advanced Cranial Meninges, Chikly Institute
Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial Nerves, Barral Institute
CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response, Upledger Institute
CranioSacral Therapy 1 & 2, Upledger Institute
Brain and Cranial, Barral Institute
CSIR: CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response
Anterior Neck and Cranial Base, Ron Murray
Cranial Sacral Therapy Certification, Jim Asher
TCM and Acupressure
Unwinding Meridians 1 & 3: Applying Acupuncture Principles to Craniosacral Therapy, Upledger Institute
San Baio: Balacing the Jing, Qi and Shen, Janet Galipo
Esoteric Acupunture: Foundations, Mikio Sankey
Mind Body
SomatoEmotional Release 1 & 2, Upledger Institute
Sensus, Liz Beeson
Metaphysical Anatomy, Evette Rose
Biodecoding, Christian Flèche
Spiritual Response Therapy, Foundation and Advanced, SRT
Pranic Healing
Reiki Energy Healing
Bodytalk Fundamentals Modules 1 and 2
Bodytalk 3: Principles of Consciousness
Bodytalk 4(7): Biodynamics
Bodytalk 5: Lymphatic Drainage
Bodytalk 6: Macrocosmic BodyMind
Bodytalk 9: Matrix Dynamics
Full Body Presence: Grounding & Healthy Boundaries
Healing From The Core: Expanding Present Moment Consciousness
Healing From the Core: Advanced Energy Dynamics and Applications 1
VM5: Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional
Structural
Anatomy in Motion (AiM), Gary Ward
Gil Hedley Intensive 6-day Dissection
Upper Extremity, Ron Murray
Diaphragm, Ribs and Embryonic Midline, Ron Murray
Cervical and Shoulder Joint Restrictions, John DeMahy
Resolving Low Back Pain, John DeMahy
Wheeler Fascial Work - For Scars, Susan Wheeler
Wheeler Fascial Work - For Bones, Susan Wheeler
Fascial and Membrane Technique: Interacting Cavities; Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis, Peter Schwind
ZB1: Core Zero Balancing: Zero Balancing 1
Working with Children and Babies, Jim Asher
Biomechanics of Alignment, Liz Gaggini
Anatomy of Breath, Tom Myers
Myofascial Meridians Workshop, Tom Myers
Rhythmic Articular Fluid Techniques, Chikly Institute
Lymphatic Drainage, Chikly Institute
Movement Training and Corrective Exercise
TRX Suspension Training Course
TRX RIP Training Course
Yoga Teacher Certification, Triad Yoga and Pilates
Balanced Athlete Training, Johnny Gillespie
Corrective Exercise, Brent Brookbush
Rolf Movement: The Functional Rationale of the Recipe, Monica Caspari
Hand and Foot Instructor Training, The MELT Method
Circus as an Educational and Therapeutic Tool, Holistic Circus Therapy
Yoga Anatomy, Tom Myers
Yoga as Therapy, Doug Keller
Thai Yoga Bodywork, Michael Buck
Active Isolated Stretching, Aaron Mattes
Other Myofascial Courses
Orthopaedic Massage and Pain Management, James Waslaski
Strain-Counterstrain for the Spine, Jones Institute
Orthopaedic Massage: Injury Assessment and Treatment, Ben Benjamin
Myofascial Release 1, 2 and Unwinding, John Barnes
Bodywork for the Childbearing Year ® Certification, Kate Jordan
Sports Massage, AMTA
Healing and Sports Stone Massage Certification, Carollanne Crichton
What I used to do
Product Management, Regional Banking
Business Analyst, Training and Development
Business Analyst, Debit Cards
Product Management, Stored Value and Prepaid Cards
Affiliate and Strategic Partnership Marketing
E-Business, Acquisitions and Channel Marketing
Client Server Developer, Marketing Services IS
Web Development and Design
International Industrial Event Marketing
My college days...
BS in Management Information Systems, concentration in Decision Support Systems
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Diploma in Computer Studies, NCC, ICL, Malaysia