I believe in the power of touch and its use in healing on both an individual level and ultimately, in making the world a better place to live, work and play. I have studied the effects of massage therapy and nurturing touch extensively, including research training at the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami School of Medicine and an in depth dissertation about touch while attending Vermont College. The Vermont college study explored the link between lack of touch in early childood and violent behavior in adolesence and adulthhood.


I most recently served as Corporate Director of Education for Cortiva Institute Schools of Massage Therapy, based in Hoboken, NJ. In January 2009 I decided to return to my passion as a full-time massage therapist in private practice! My education and experience has led me to specialize in pain management and women's health needs.


My massage and bodywork education includes:

B.A. degree in Holistic Studies, Vermont Colege, Montpelier, Vermont

Diploma in Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy, Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts, Chattanooga, Tn. Taught massage and neuromuscular therapy in massage schools and continuing education seminars since 1989.

Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, International Academyof NMT, St. Petersburg, FL

Level 1 Certified Neuromuscular Therapy Instructor, International Academy of NMT, St. Petersburg, FL. Taught neuroumuscular therapy theory and techniques in schools and for professsional continuing education since 1994.

Certified Prenatal Therapist, Institute of Somatic Therapy, Springville, CA

Lymphatic Breast Massage Therapist and Continuing Education Instructor, studied Breast Massage with Debra Curties at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage in Toronto, Lymphatic Drainage Breast Massage with Dr. Bruno Chikley, M.D. in Columbus Ohio and Healthy Bresat Massage with Susanrachel Condin at the Swedish Institute in New York City. Taught breast massage in schools and for professional continuing education since 1999.

Numerous continuing education courses including professional ethics and communications; Master Teacher Training; TMJ Assessment, Prevention and Treatment; Craniostructural Techniques I, II and III; Stress and the Body-Mind; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Treatment; Russian Medical Massage; Sports Massage; Spa Therapy; First Degree Reiki; Therapeutic Touch and Hospice Volunteer Training.

Professional Associations, Cerifications, Licenses
Professional Member, American Massage Therapy Association
Member, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals

Volunteer Work
AMTA New Jersey Chapter,
AMTA Tennesee Chapter: Past President, Education Chair and Treasurer
AMTA Tennessee Chapter: Received Chapter Meritorious Award, 1991
Ulster Project (world peace): Chattanooga TN Board Member & Host Family Committe Co-chair, 1999-2003
Hospice Volunteer