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Résumé

The body is fabulous organism.  No two are alike and even your own body is changing on a daily basis.  I am a firm believer that there is always something more to be learned about our bodies.  To that end, I pursue continuing education opportunities. These classes are essential in helping me in understand and assist you in your treatment needs.

Affiliations

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
American College of Sports Medicine

Education

  • 1992 Bachelor of Arts, Ball State University, Muncie Indiana
  • 1996-1997 Therapeutic Massage – Health Enrichment Center, Lapeer Michigan
  • 1997 Current Issues in Pharmacology – Clarian Health Partners, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 1997-1998 Associates of Applied Sciences, Medical Massage – Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 1998 CranioSacral Therapy I – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1998 Lymphatic Drainage I – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1998 Lymphatic Drainage II – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1998 Active Isolated Stretching – Aaron Mattes, Sarasota, Florida
  • 1998-1999 Graduate Assistant – Therapeutic Massage – Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 1999 Lymphatic Drainage III – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1999 Visceral Manipulation IA – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1999 Visceral Manipulation IB – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1999 Visceral Listening Techniques – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2000 Visceral Manipulation II – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2002 Heart Centered Therapies – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2002 Lymphedema Certified – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2003 Thai Massage – Open Heart Quiet Mind Studio, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2004 Advanced Lymph Drainage Therapy I – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2004 Visceral Manipulation Dissection – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2004 Advanced Lymph Drainage Therapy II – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2006 Advanced Brain Level 1 – The Upledger Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2007 ACSM Personal Trainer Certification – American College of Sports Medicine – Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2010 Zen Shiatsu – Indiana School of Therapeutic Massage – Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2010 Kinesio® Taping – Heal Thyself & Co. – Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2011  Visceral Manipulation Dissection – The Barral Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2013 Active Release Techniques® Upper Extremity – Active Release Techniques®, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 2014 Active Release Techniques® Lower Extremity – Active Release Techniques®, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 2015 Active Release Techniques® Spine – Active Release Techniques®, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 2015 Active Release Techniques® Total Body Certified – Active Release Techniques®, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 2017 Visceral Manipulation Dissection – The Barral Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2017 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 – The Barral Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 2018 Research for Allied Health Professional – Plano, Texas
  • 2019 Research 101 – CEU Seminars
  • 2019 John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release 1 – MFR Treatment Centers & Seminars, Malvern, PA
  • 2022 John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release 2 – MFR Treatment Centers & Seminars, Malvern, PA
  • 2023 John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release 3 – MFR Treatment Centers & Seminars, Malvern, PA

Bodywork Involvement and Experience

  • Present Bodywork and Massage Therapist, Private Practice (Est. 1996)
    Specializing in relaxation, chronic pain/trauma relief, lymphatic/detoxification, stretching.
  • Voted Best Massage Therapist of 2018-2023 by Carmel Award Program

  • 1999-2009 Certified Teaching Assistant and Lecture Presenter for Lymphatic Drainage Curriculum, The Upledger Institute Assisting primary instructor with hands on instruction and lymphatic techniques. Lecture and presentation of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and guided hands on protocol labs.

     

  • 2001-2004 Primary Instructor, Professional Carriers Institute
    Teaching anatomy, physiology, assessments, S.O.A.P. note documentation, kinesiology, pathology, massage and bodywork techniques, business, ethics, sports massage, proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, body mechanics.
  • 1999-2000 Primary Instructor, Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities Teaching anatomy, physiology, assessments, S.O.A.P. note documentation, kinesiology, pathology, massage and bodywork techniques, business, ethics, sports massage, proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, body mechanics.
  • 1998-1999 Graduate Assistant for Therapeutic Massage, Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities Assisting the Primary Instructor with hands-on and theoretical instruction.