bio:

I came into massage as a second career after fifteen years in the music business, which was fun but also incredibly stressful. I¹ve always liked helping others and always loved the way massage made me feel, so it seemed like a logical next step. It¹s been one of the best decisions I¹ve ever made. Helping people feel better in their own bodies is incredibly rewarding to me. I still love music ­ probably even more so now that I¹m not working in the industry ­ and catch as many live shows as I can. I also love dancing, good food (cooking and eating), and playing with my dog, Chip.

Qualifications & Training:

Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator, National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA ­ Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Thai, Prenatal. B.A. in journalism and mass communication, Drake University.

Areas of Service:

San Francisco Bay Area

Why I love massage:

I get to bring a little bit of happiness and relief from stress and pain into the lives of others every day.