A bit about me…
I am a dancer, mama, nature child and a curious forever student. My background is in movement, contemporary dance and pilates, outdoor education, teaching and somatic therapies. I have always been fascinated by the human body and by our innate ability to move, grow and heal. I have practiced massage therapy for 20 years and have been very fortunate to have had some amazing mentors. In my practice I listen for the unique story of your body and assist you to find your way back to balance and wellness. My tools are a blend of felt sense listening and intuition with evidence- based massage therapy, integrative fascial therapies, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and visceral treatments.
About Me…
I graduated from the 3000 hour West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2003. Previously, I studied and performed contemporary dance at SFU and earned my Bachelors in Fine and Performing Arts with a minor in kinesiology. I have completed and continue to study post graduate courses in Somatic and trauma therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Visceral manipulation and Myofascial therapies and am certified Pilates instructor.
Currently, I practice trauma- informed registered massage therapy and somatic bodywork and teach rehabilitative Pilates. I have developed and teach Trauma Aware Healthcare courses for healthcare providers. Previously I taught dance and high school outdoor education (including rock climbing, skiing, caving, kayaking and hiking). I have also worked as a teaching assistant and student clinic supervisor at the West Coast College of Massage therapy and as a board examiner for the College of Massage Therapists of B.C.
In my practice, I am committed to facilitating the healing process of each client and I conduct a holistic assessment of each person. I practice somatic bodywork which is an integration of somatic experiencing and manual therapy. I also use manual techniques such as, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, neuro relaxation technique, therapeutic exercise programs and other modalities to achieve positive change and restore balance within the body. I have 20 years experience working with many conditions including pregnancy, injury rehabilitation, post surgical, chronic pain and with populations such as professional athletes and dancers.
Born and raised in the coastal mountains of North Vancouver, BC. I love spending time on the trails and slopes of the sea to sky and can also be found dancing from time to time.
Post graduate courses and work…
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapist 3 year training program (Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute)
Somatic Resilience & Regulation early develpmental trauma training (Kain, Terrell)
TEB experiential group, vestibular system (Terrell)
Touch Skills Training for Trauma Therapists (Kain)
Covid, ICU and ventilator trauma course (Levine)
8 module Integrative Fascial Therapies/ Biodynamic myofascial mobilization with Natale Rao RMT
Melting the Shame Freeze somatic course (Center for healing shame)
NRT (Neuro Relaxation Technique) Cervical, Lumbar courses
Visceral cadaver dissection
Osteopathic Visceral manipulation courses (Wuhrle)
Upledger Craniosacral therapy and SomatoEmotional Release courses
Biodynamic craniosacral Therapy courses
Dermoneuromodulation (DNM) model for treatment of chronic pain course
Undercurrents 5 module Movement program
Anatomy trains course
Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique shoulder and thorax course
Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique hip and lower extremity course
College of Massage Therapists of BC board examiner
Teaching assistant WCCMT Intro to Myofascial techniques with Natale Rao RMT