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Two years education at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon emphasizing healthcare education from philosophies and knowledge from the eastern and western perspective
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Full hour of massage on the table/ hour and a half given for each client to assess needs
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Extensive continuing education in Myofascial Techniques with Rolf Intitute of Colorado
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Using unique therapies such as Cupping and Guasha (western version known as Graston)
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Trained in TMJ related therapy called Intra Oral Massage which helps with jaw, neck and headache issues
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College Education BS Psychology from George Fox University
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Training in the mind body connection/ educating patients in personal stress management
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Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance coverage and billing with referral from Chiropractor or Physician
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Onsite Massage
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Couples night / teaching couples how to massage each other in a relaxing one on one environment
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Visa Card processing available/ Intuit
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Organic oils used in each massage
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When seeking a licensed massage therapist, it is helpful to think through the goal that you need to accomplish and choose a therapist with the training and experience specifically related to your issue. This means that if you are experiencing discomfort from an injury or have been in an accident, you would want to look for a therapist with more than a weekend long training session in Deep Tissue or Myofascial Therapy. The longer a therapist has been in practice full time, the more accumulative hours they have to have in continuing education and this will account for a significant amount of the training they will apply in their practice. This is an important when choosing who will most likely help you find greater health or stress relief.
In my practice as a massage therapist you will enjoy the benefits of Thirteen Years of massage experience working with clients presenting pinched nerve issues (read the testimonials section) chronic pain problems, repetitive motion injuries, chronic illness, after surgery recovery, motor vehicle accidents, emotional distress and uncomfortable restrictions in movement. I take a personal approach to working with my clients by focusing on the changing needs of the person each time and not following a pattern of massage that is the same in every session. When I work with people, I ask questions and tailor the massage to their requests coupled with my knowledge of where the issue may be coming from.
EDUCATION
I invested two years going to school to become a massage therapist attending East West College of the healing arts in Portland Oregon, taking 529 hours of training and Thirteen years of continuing education. This gave me training in eight disciplines of massage therapy. I specialized my training in Deep Tissue/Structural Integration, Myofascial Release Techniques and Shiatsu/energy therapies. I specifically focused on the disciplines of massage therapy that would allow me to approach the same problem from eight different angles.
Massage Therapy has become associated with facials and pedicures. While these are wonderful to experience did you know that Massage Therapy's original concepts and training came from healthcare around the world? As a teenager I developed TMJ Syndrome. This is a painful condition of the jaw. During that time I could hardly sleep at night. I finally found a PT who used massage therapy (trigger point) to help me release the painful muscles creating my condition. I became fascinated with massage as a result and it's ability to relieve difficult issues not resolved by medical means.
Soon after my experience, I began an education in Psychology at George Fox College (Portland Oregon) and received my BS learning more about the nervous system. I learned about how we are affected in our minds and bodies by both perceptions and chemicals. This gave me a great background for becoming a truly health oriented massage therpist. My decision to go back to school to become a massage therapist was motivated by an understanding of what it is like to have chronic pain, find an amazing natural method for relieving my discomfort and being inspired to help people recover from conditions that are often not addressed very well by other methods.
I look forward to helping you improve your health and your life.
Office is located near the Lake Oswego/Bridgeport Village exit, off I-5. Oregon License # 7122
