I started my journey intending to become a psychotherapist. In college, I was fascinated with the study of Neuroscience and all the exciting discoveries made in the exploration and understanding of how our brain works. Before going further into my education, I reassessed my goal and intention. During this critical time, I recognized that my goal of helping others was not perfectly aligned with the practice of psychotherapy because of how long it would take to make an impact on others’ psyche (weeks to months of work) and I was looking for something more effective.

After conversing and confirming with established professionals I admired, I discovered a gem of knowledge that set me off on the path I am currently on - massage. Digging into what massage is, its history and impact, it was more and more clear of how well it aligned with my goals. Not only is the impact on your health immediate but it also works on multiple systems of your body because of all the connections it has - from physical to mental to even spiritual, if you are open to it. The connectivity of the body excited me in the same way as did the brain. I was also drawn to the field because a bodyworkers personality and creativity also impacts the results.

As my knowledge of the craft deepened so did the understanding of those connections and the impact I bring to the table. I also discovered that I was quite skilled at the craft and that my personality was ideal to growing in this field. To help explain the lens through which I view my craft and how it shapes the way I work, I’ve outlined this in my Core Principles below. These are realizations that have taken me years to understand and find words to describe and I hope it helps you to understand my work and myself.

Passion drives me. Efficacy guides me. Results fuel me.