Service is my passion, facilitating positive change in the world my talent. To that end, I have pursued two paths that allow me to help others to better integrate mind, body, and spirit. As a Massage Therapist and Rolfer, I help people heal from injuries and chronic pain; as a Life Coach, Instructor, and Facilitator, I enjoy pointing the way toward personal growth and fulfillment.
I have a longstanding life commitment to self-development and making a difference in the lives of others that extends into my personal relationships and professional practice. I began my life as a bodyworker over 20 years ago, when I attended massage school in Central Florida. As my practice developed and expanded over the years, I found that my preference was more deep tissue massage, or something I call “medical massage,” for those with pain (chronic or acute), which led me to attend Rolfing school. I seem to have a knack for blending the science of massage with the art of listening to my intuition — and that has led to a fulfilling practice for myself and my clients.
I have always had a reputation for being open-minded and approachable, while also having a natural ability to inspire others. I have been engaged in personal growth since high school, and it’s that quest for finding the next best version of myself that brought me to Coaching. After working with my own Coach for quite some time, I decided to take the plunge myself, which I did — twice. I’ve trained with 2 organizations, and currently Coach based on the method offered in Field Training. As a coach I have had consistent success, even with those who have previously been unwilling or unable to make change a priority. My willingness to speak the truth in firm but loving ways, even when it’s an unpopular or difficult truth, challenges people to go deeper into themselves and find the place where they can be their own best advocate for healing and growth. It has been my experience that, when an individual recognizes the value in change, the potential for a new reality is made manifest.
While finishing my BA in Psychology at the University of Central Florida, I attended The Reese Institute, School for Massage Therapy (1989), received my Florida State License (MA0009869), and have been in private practice since then. In 2001 I attended the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado and became a Certified Rolfer. Over the years I have trained in many other massage modalities, but my favorites are Rolfing, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Stretching, and, most recently, Kinesio-Taping.
While practicing bodywork, I also became an Instructor for the international course Understanding Yourself and Others and later graduated from Coach University after completing their Coach Training Program. I then became a Certified Facilitator and Coach through the Field Center — which reflects more accurately the style in which I now Coach.
I am married to a wonderful man who teaches Theater, and we have an amazing son in elementary school. Last Summer we relocated to Virginia after spending most of my life in Central Florida. I currently have offices in Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Charlottesville. Although I’m not practicing Massage in Florida, I am still maintaining my Florida Massage License — and may be back from time to time for “working vacations.”
In every aspect of my work with minds, bodies, and spirits, it is my goal to help people remove blocks, get to the next level, and catapult forward.
Feel free to call or email me with any questions you may have. I’m looking forward to speaking with you!
