My passion is to provide the best massage to those with life changing illnesses, acute or chronic injuries or muscular conditions.
It is my hope that massage
can be a valuable tool for you.
I have been a licensed massage therapist in the State of Oregon since 2002. (OR Lic#8027) Since that time, I have continued to advance my education. I have more than 500 post graduate CE hours in Oncology Massage related subjects, plus more than 350 hours of advanced trainings in evaluation and treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries and pathologies. I am a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Klose Training and Consulting and have taken classes in the Chikly technique as well. My training also includes Breast Rehabilitation after Cancer through Klose Training, Massage in the Hospital Setting and Massage for People Living with Cancer. I am a Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist, Certified Medical Massage Therapist, and NCTMB certified and a member of the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM).
Currently, I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on HealthCare and Human Sciences at Marylhurst University. I will graduate in June of 2011.
I enjoy volunteering at Oregon Health Science University's Hospital and clinics, and with the MS society of Portland Oregon as well as the Returning Vets Project.
In my practice,I work with people with a variety of health issues:
Cancer
Emphysema
Fibromyaligia
Lymphedema
Multiple Sclerosis
Post-surgical edema
Auto-immune Disorders
Post-trauma injuries and more
Above all, my goal is your comfort.