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Biography

One day in 1996, after spending nearly 8 years on powerful pharmaceutical drugs, living with several life threatening diseases and struggling with overwhelming stress from physical pain and deep personal despair, I simply woke up from the nightmare and took charge of my health and my life! (Click here for photos)

After a surgery to remove a mal-functioning parathyroid gland, I enrolled in massage school and began the journey to great health.  I completed 550 hours of training at the nationally recognized Lauterstein-Conway Massage School (TLC) in Austin, Texas, where I was an instructor from 1999-2007.  I have been teaching at Austin Community College (ACC) since March 2007.  I have held positions of leadership in my profession locally and state-wide.  At the National American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) convention in September of 2000, I received the Texas Chapter Meritorious Award for my service in that organization and "dedication to enrich lives".

My continued education in bodywork includes a 250 hour Certification in Star TherapySM (breathwork) at The Star Institute in Austin and certification as a Critz Technique Therapist for pain relief.  I have studied anatomy and physiology; nutrition and pH balance with Dr. Joseph Huerta and continue to pursue further education in those areas as well as exercise and movement therapies. I am also a graduate of the  Silva Method Basic and Ultra courses.

I am currently enrolled in the Quantum Center of Excellence course to become certified by NTCB as a Biofeedback Specialist. I also train EPFX Quantum Biofeedback  beginners on their devices in the greater Austin Area.

In addition to my private practice and teaching position, I am certified by the state of Texas to teach continuing education classes to Licensed Massage Therapists and I lead various self-help workshops and seminars that empower people to live pain-free, joy-filled lives.

With my personal experience and education in the body
I will empower YOU to take charge of YOUR health!

My philosophy of healthcare comes from my personal journey to health as well as training in the systems of the body. I believe in WELLNESS, as, in my opinion, “healthcare” has become sickness management. My integrated approach stems from my belief that the human body was designed to heal itself. Through experience, I have discovered that lifestyle habits and beliefs often short-circuit the body's self-healing mechanisms and dis-ease and dysfunction result. I recognize the uniqueness of each person’s body and hereditary factors.  I believe an integrated approach to your unique needs can renew your body's health and balance your overall sense of well-being.  I utilize some of the following healing modalities to support the client on their own journey to health:

  • Nutritional/Chemical: Dietary optimization through a variety of choices in supplementation (vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutrients), food trigger and food sensitivities, full body and bowel detoxification programs, ion foot spa and infrared sauna options.
  • Structural: Bodywork that includes relaxation massage, clinical massage therapy to balance structure and digestive function, cranio-sacral therapy, therapeutic movement techniques  to reduce, relieve and prevent injury and postural re-education.
  • Quantum Biofeedback that includes bio-energetic balancing, electro-therapies and magnetic field balancing.
  • Mental/Emotional & Spiritual: Guided imagery, meditation, breathing and stress reduction techniques, emotional release approaches and lifestyle coaching..

The cornerstone to my approach is client education.  I believe that education is the foundation of wellness.  In a session I spend time one on one with clients about the role of diet, thoughts, attitude, movement (or lack of it), chemical exposures and energy on the level of health that they achieve. I also educate through seminars and workshops on a variety of health and nutritional topics including a One Day Detox Workshop.

Find out more about me by going to my personal website, Chakra Therapies

Licensed Massage Therapist #MT019324
Massage Therapy Instructor #MI0924
Continuing Education Provider #CE0288


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