about
As an injury-prone runner in my late teens, I was introduced to massage and quickly noticed its positive influence on my running and overall feeling of well-being. My interest grew as I continually received massage and started a regular yoga practice, awakening an evolving awareness and understanding of my body. My massage practice now allows me to combine this embodied understanding with my acquired massage skills and creativity as an artist. I love this work!
I started running and Nordic skiing about the time I was able to support myself on two legs. At an early age I was spending unusual lengths of time outside running laps around the house and in my mind as a dreamer, standing on the Olympics' gold medal podium and providing interviews to the eager media. My love for endurance sports continued to grow as I traveled to my father's Nordic skiing and bicycle races many weekends throughout grade school. I found my own passion for competition when my fourth-grade class was introduced to a one-mile running race by the high school cross-county coach, inviting the top runners to the teams' banquet at the end of the season. I was hooked and throughout middle and high school competed in cross-country running, track, soccer, and Nordic skiing. In my adult years I've explored the world through backpacking, rock climbing, and participation in triathlons and running events from 5K to 100K.
education
I became seriously interested in practicing massage professionally after being given a sports massage book from a dear friend. I immediately fell in love with the work and completed my first formal massage training in Minnesota at Eagle's Nest Institute in 1996. I continued my education after moving to Seattle, becoming a 2001 graduate of the Brian Utting School of Massage.
certifications
I am licensed to practice massage in the state of Washington, nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and am a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
