Ever since I can remember I could see, what I called as a child, "black spots" on people. When I got older, I would touch someone where I saw a "black spot" and ask, "Does it hurt here?" The response 99 percent of the time was, "Yeah, it does! How did you know? I didn't even know it hurt there until you touched it." I could only reply, "I don't know, I just saw a black spot." As an adult I have come to understand that those spots are places of held energy.
I was always interested in health, fitness, and well-being, so at a later point in my life I began studying the human body. As my life evolved, I began working with people.
In 1992, I started working with bodies professionally as a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT). I had a foundation in Swedish Massage with additional studies in Neuromuscular Release, Sports Massage, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy. Realizing that knowing the biomechanics of movement was an important adjunct to body therapy, I went on to receive a certification in Pilates. I have been teaching Pilates since 1997 and added Gyrotonic TM techniques in 2002. Yoga and Dance have been with me since childhood.
My most recent studies are Structural Integration 2005-2006 (freeing the connective tissue, allowing harmonization within the body) and the Franklin Method 2004-2007 (using imagery and kinesthetic experience as a means to educate the design and function of the human body). Both create profound ongoing changes resulting in greater ease in your body and an empowered ownership of your body.
My work now arises from the awakening of possibilities in myself that I have experienced personally with Structural Integration and the Franklin Method. These methods have given me a fundamental understanding of the human body that makes sense of the strength training of Pilates, the circular exercises of GyrotonicsupTM , the age-old opening that comes with Yoga, and the rhythms of dance which are all blended into my current practice. From my personal embodiment of this wide range of modalities, I am passionate about sharing what I know with my clients and students.
I currently have a practice where I use various techniques, individually or blended together, creating a modality of body therapy tailored to your specific needs. With this broad base of knowledge and kinesthetic understanding of the human body, I apply my unique style to educate and assist you in finding a happier, stronger, healthier body. As well as working one-on-one, I teach movement classes that are educational, bio-mechanically sound, stimulating workouts, and ......Fun!
As a qualified practitioner, I can still "see" those "black spots" but now I have the means through knowledge and experience to guide others to melt their "spots". When the structure has balance, these points of held energy can fade. You will find a body with better ease, better function, and a greater awareness of yourself. With this, you can experience unity within your body. Life can be full and beautiful. Let's enjoy it with a happy body!