After a 20-year career in IT and software engineering, I had reached my
limit in dealing with corporate America. It was time for me to follow
the path that I felt would nourish my soul. Isn't that what life is
truly about? My formal education had been in the life sciences, and I
had a penchant for helping people. I quit my job and went to massage
school, trusting that it would bring the fulfillment that I had always
known was lacking. I haven't looked back and occasionally have to pinch
myself to realize that I am doing what I now feel I was meant to do.
I take a very wide-reaching approach to massage, considering the demands
we place on our bodies from physical, psychological, and emotional
aspects. While our physical activities, posture, and daily routines
undoubtedly impact our bodies, the emotional aspects of our lives, sleep
posture and patterns, and the conflicts we face also play a significant
role in influencing the way our bodies function.
One important aspects of my practice is developing a connection and a
trusting relationship with my clients. I want my clients to feel at home
in my studio and comfortable telling me about their day and the
challenges they are facing. These insights allow me to ask questions
that reveal subtle aspects of what a client is experiencing but may not
be consciously aware of. Equally important is providing them with an
opportunity to unburden themselves from some stress, allowing their
bodies to respond more positively to the treatment when they are on the
massage table.
I am very passionate about educating clients about their bodies. Despite
living in them every day, most people are not fully cognizant of various
aspects of their bodies. I firmly believe that the more you know about
your body, the better you can care for it. While there is a limited
amount that we can accomplish together during a massage session, there
are myriad things clients can do outside of the treatment that can have
a major impact on their comfort and their body's function. As part of my
dedication to education, I share tactics and techniques that clients can
use to benefit themselves.
