About

Training, Qualifications, Certifications and Association Memberships

• B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh
• Reiki Master/Teacher
• Graduated with honors from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (650 hours)
• Certified Advanced Practitioner of Equine Natural Movement (500 hours training)
• Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts licensed massage therapist
• Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)
• Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Trained in prenatal massage through MotherMassage^® (21 hours)
• Trained in Lymph Drainage Therapy developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, originally offered through The Upledger Institute and now through his own organization, Chikly Health Institute (Levels 1 and 2, 48 hours total)
• Trained in Myofascial Release Massage through the advanced training (60 hours) with Howard Rontal

Current Pursuits and Upcoming Training

• Continuing to learn more about fascia and how to work with it to effect changes in tissue
• Learning more about body reading and using fascial/structural integration techniques in Anatomy Trains® Myofascial Meridians class in January 2010
• Learning Scar Tissue Release Therapy in February 2010
• Starting training in Visceral Manipulation in April 2010
• Continuing my training in Lymph Drainage Therapy in August 2010
• Hoping to find time to learn about Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® which look like they might help many of my clients with chronic pain issues

Office

My office is a licensed professional office located in an addition to my home. Below are photos of my business: