I have both a technical and human approach to my work, peppered with a good sense of humor and a secure and comfortable rapport with my clients. I have brought ancient Thai techniques together with modern sports massage and deep tissue work with phenomenal results!
Private Massage Practice OR Lic. #7335 | 1998-Current (part time and full time)
“Dynamic Balancing” is what I call my bodywork style. My practice focuses on stretching, joint mobility, flexibility, postural balancing, resolving mobile pelvic and spinal dysfunctions, various forms of injury recovery, and treating computer related pathologies.
Program Director/Clinical Director Pioneer Pacific College, Wilsonville, OR | March 2005 – July 2006
Designed developed and implemented a new massage therapy program for the college. Developed promotional materials for prospective students, developed curriculum, started a student massage clinic, all in accordance with state and national accreditation standards.
Adjunct Teacher/Instructor Ashmead College, Tigard, OR | September 2004 – March 2005
Instructor for all levels of massage theory and practice, Kinesiology. Teacher for massage 1, and massage 4, and Kinesiology 4.
Resident Therapist Hall St. Yoga, Beaverton, OR | Summer 2000 (6 months)
Bikram style yoga studio. During my tenure, I developed a Thai style routine/flow series that works specifically to compliment the Bikram Yoga method.
Reiki Master
Level I, II, III attunements.
EDUCATION
Massage Therapy Diploma East West College of the Healing Arts, Portland OR | 1997
759 hours. Completed & exceeded requirements for Massage licensure in Oregon.
Bachelor of Arts New England College, Henniker NH | 1998-1992
Major in Photography, with minors in Political Science and Art History.
ACTIVITIES IN COLLEGE INCLUDED:
Senior Solo Photo and Art Exhibition for my major 1992
Student annual art exhibition, and college arts journal submissions and awards 1990-1992
Head Delegate, Conference Coordinator, Delegate Trainer- Model United Nations 1990-1992
President International Diplomacy Council, Non-partisan political awareness/activist group 1990-1992
Chief Announcer & DJ trainer, WNEC FM College radio station 1989-1991
Semester Abroad, West Sussex UK at NEC’s British Campus Fall 1989