I have a masters degree in Physical Education and Sports Science from Emporia State University and I am a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist.  I received my massage training at Wellspring School of Allied Health in Kansas City Missouri.  I am a certified and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the State of Kansas and I have taught entry level massage and continuing education courses for the last 8 years. I believe strongly that learning is a life-long pursuit and I participate in multiple continuing education courses to prepare myself to help people get out of pain, reduce stress and improve functional movement. 

My philosophy is simple.  I believe in taking time to warm and prepare the tissues before working deep and then working deep when appropriate. Massage should not be painful during or after the session (with the exception of moderate discomfort during trigger point release).  I have found that therapeutic massage is a wonderful way to touch people with the purpose of improving the quality of life.

My training in neuro-muscular massage supports my ability to identify postural issues and perpetuating factors (those that aggravate pain) and address specific areas of the body with multiples techniques that include but are not limited to: Swedish warming strokes, myofascial release, trigger point release (deep tissue), and stretching techniques that include muscle energy techniques, Active Isolated Stretch (AIS) and positional release.  I am a firm believer in self-care and  managing soreness with self-massage and stretching.  One of my goals is to provide "home work" in the form stretching techniques and strengthening exercise for specific muscle groups that help reduce discomfort between massage appointments.

One of my passions is to teach and support others in posture improvement and self-care massage techniques to improve work longevity.  I am available as a Guest Speaker, offering short 60 -90 minute interactive presentations in my passion field.  I have presented workshops for high school coaches, college swimmers and area golfers on the benefits of self-massage, trigger point release and stretching, giving them the tools needed to keep the joints healthy and maintain functional movement.  I would be delighted create a presentation and interactive workshop for you, your staff or athletes. Please complete the contact page with your inquiry.