A Little Bit About My Background

 

    I learned massage at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health and have been practicing bodywork since 2000.  I learned Swedish, Deep Tissue techniques, Senior Massage, Pregnancy and Infant Massage, Myofascial Release, Myotherapy (Trigger Point Work), Shiatsu methods and basic Thai stretching and oil massage as well as Thai hot Herbal Ball therapy.  I also studied Reflexology through the Modern Institute of Reflexology.  Reflexology is an ancient art of body therapy that aims to assist the body to help itself by accessing the nervous system through stimulation of nerve endings in the feet, hands, ears, head, and even the tongue.

    One of my most favorite techniques I studied is Somatic Movement Therapy.  It is both relaxing, enlightening, and empowering since through this therapy you learn how your body is reacting to different stresses and how to unlock your muscles to gain more balanced flexibility and strength.  This is achieved by practicing simple gentle movement exercises which you can even do on your own.

    Just over 15 years ago, I had the immense privilege of meeting Sylvia Mizokami.  She developed one the most holistic approaches to bodywork I have ever come across in the massage industry.  It is known as MACSL (Mizokami Advanced Circulatory Lymphatic) and is described on the Home page and Booking, Services and Rates page.  Since I first met her more than 15 years ago, she has been generous with her knowledge in training me in this amazing technique and now I specialize in it, working out of her facility Mizokami Therapy in San Clemente.  

     Currently, I am starting my next step in my education with a science based bio-energy therapy called Quantum Energetics Structured Therapy also known by the acronym QEST.  It uses Applied Kinesiology to zero in on health concerns and to help determine how to apply the therapy principles for effective sessions.  QEST helps your own bodies wisdom and energy to do what it wants to do anyway which is to heal, repair and balance your body and health.  It uses gentle specific types and styles of touches on to direct your bodies own bio-energy for health.  

    I always strive to get the client’s input, as appropriate, throughout their visit with me.  My philosophy has always been to listen to what the client has to say.  I believe that the way to your wellness is a team effort.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

California Massage Therapy Council Certificate # 26424