I consider myself an Oregonian as I have lived here for more than 43 years, both in Eugene and at the Coast. My children were born and raised here. I am very active in local politics as a volunteer and I organizations that work to protect the environment.

  I have been an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist since 1988. My Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon gives me a firm foundation in the mind-body-spirit connection that blends well with the range of bodywork I incorporate into my work. I have extensively studied acupressure, Myofascial Release, hospital-based massage, elder support, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, orthopedic Massage, pregnancy massage and Feldenkreis in order to personalize and customize the bodywork experience to each individual client. I also enjoy working with elders, who often have limited access to massage, either at my office or in your home.

 I am both a trauma survivor and a cancer survivor and believe that bodywork from a trusted professional can do wonders for healing.

  I have been interested in the healing arts my whole adult life. As a trauma survivor, I gained an early awareness of the fragility and tenacity of the human spirit and the ways and means that we all develop to cope. From an early age, I recognized the need that we all have to be connected to one another in a loving, compassionate way and the deep pain that can be caused by not having those qualities in ones’ life. My own healing journey has taken many twists and turns over the years. I firmly believe that incorporating bodywork into our lives helps create a healthy life and helps to mitigate the harm that we may have experienced in our past.

  My philosophy is simply one of empowerment. I believe that we all have the ability to heal ourselves – and sometimes we can use a little help along the way from friends, family, counselors, massage therapists, and/or others. I believe that we all do better when we take charge of our own healing process and that we each know best what works for us. Bodywork can be a vital part of reaching that sense of well-being.