My Story

My life took a pivotal turn at the age of 21 when I underwent a rare major pelvic reconstructive surgery. Every phase of my recovery was challenging. The structure of my pelvis forever changed, causing a ripple effect of tightened muscles, compensation issues, nerve damage, and major scar tissue adhesions in my upper leg and abdomen. 

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I visited countless bodyworkers to find relief, and learned how to listen to my body. I changed my major to study more in school, and realized I want to help others with challenges like mine.  I enrolled in massage school and developed a strong foundation in bodywork. In working on clients, I applied all the wisdom I learned from my own healers and I had great success, but I wanted to learn more. I embarked on a year-long educational adventure through South East Asia where I studied bodywork and herbalism in the local temples of the villages I traveled through. During this time I received a post-graduate diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yogic Science.

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Upon my return home, I’ve learned and integrated Osteopathic palpation techniques to my work and have added Manual Lymphatic Drainage to my repertoire to serve a diverse range of clients, from athletes seeking peak performance, to individuals undergoing pre and post-operative care. As an avid athlete, surfer, backpacker and highly active human, I understand where to find trigger points and how to approach them. Because I know how it feels to undergo a major physical trauma, my greatest passion lies in the world of recovery, especially holistic scar tissue and adhesion release.