Background  

I believe in the powerful role massage can play in providing relief for those who want to "be as active as I used to be".  Whether stress or pain relief, the benefits of touch and body awareness are great.  The human body is an amazing feat of design no matter your age, "body-type", or physical ability.   I believe that education plays a key role and I make every effort to provide as much information as possible in ways that all can understand.   I draw on the many techniques and insights from my hands-on training to provide massage which will best benefit each client.   

After years in direct-care, teaching pre-K through high school, human resources, and even sales, I decided to  make the most of my strengths working directly with others.   Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with many different people representing a wide variety of cultures, education levels, and abilities.   Psychology and Education had been my main focus during my higher education. 

Work History 



 Northampton, MA 
Friday thru Sunday


Classic Touch Systems 
Serving Western MA


 
 Easthampton, MA


Back To Life Chair Massage
Event Massage throughout New England


Professional Training

I am a graduate of a 900-hour Massage Therapy program.  My instructors were experts in the fields of Sports Massage, Rosen Method, Facial Rejuvenation, Therapeutic Bodywork, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Polarity, Neuromuscular Therapy, and many more advanced modalities.  They have worked with professional sports teams, golf pros, toured with recognized musicians and popular recording artists, and provided services at highly regarded establishments such as Canyon Ranch and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. 

900-hour Massage Therapy program   BHCI - Massachusetts

"Connective Tissue"  4-day seminar with Deane Juhan, author of Job's Body, a definitive book on bodywork. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

"Assessment and Treatment of Common Injuries"  seminar with Dr. Ben E. Benjamin

Deane Juhan and Dr. Benjamin are two leaders in the field of massage therapy, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have met and recieve their knowledge and insight directly.