I am a 55+ year old women who has worked in human services for more that 30 years. I am also a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. I received my classroom and clinical training through Isothermal Community College, Polk Campus. I believe in people and their ability to grow and change. Therapeutic Massage is good for our physical health, mental health and our spiritual growth. I have received regular massages for many years and truly believe I am healthier when I make this a priority in my life. For me, massage is not just a nice treat or an occasional splurge, but rather an absolute necessity in my life. If the stress in my body is relieved, I am in less pain and less tense. The process of massage encourages me to breathe deeply and to relax mentally. When I am able to clear my mind and relax my body, I create space between my thoughts (also known as meditation) and in that place of paying attention, I often have clarity in spiritual matters (which is really all matters!).
In addition to massage, I am also a Reiki Master Teacher and provide classes to teach others how to balance their own energy and feel more balanced.
Because of my energy and massage training, every massage I give is done with the prayer that energy be directed to whatever area(s) need healing and that the healing continue for as long as needed. I also believe in the vast benefits of meditation...particularly in our busy, noisey and congested lifes. We all need to learn how to pause. If we are not quiet and still, we might miss some great directions from above!