I believe that all people have within themself the dynamic ability for health, balance, and peace. My work is dedicated to bringing to light the power and wellness that is already inherent within the body, mind, heart, and soul - individually and collectively.
The healing arts have been my passion for over ten years as I have studied massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, energy medicine, midwifery, birthing arts, herbalism, women's health, infant health, dance, and holistic movement arts.
My interest in natural health care began in childhood when I received gentle and effective medical care from a holistic doctor who integrated chiropractic care, homeopathy, massage therapy, nutrition, and spiritual counseling in his successful practice. In high school, I worked for that doctor at his integrated health clinic and massage therapy school as an office assistant. I was later inspired to pursue the healing arts myself to promote family, community, and planetary health.
Today, I offer bodywork and birthing services for families in the Eugene, Oregon area, as well as traveling for workshops and offering consultations via the phone. As the US Director for Birth Arts International, I also travel to teach Birth Arts Doula Workshops, as well as teaching bodywork and hoopdancing workshops. I am passionate about educating people about the healing arts.
Additionally, I love writing and have published articles in Midwifery Today, Massage Australia, Alternatives, SageWomen, HipMama.com, and more. Facilitating and teaching are passions of mine as well, and I have presented on the healing arts, birth, and parenting for the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) Congress 2005, the Richard Hugo House in Seattle, LadyFest Seattle, the HipMama Gathering, Lane County Birth Network, and more. I have also created workshops, performances, and demonstrations of Mandala HoopDance at the Midwifery Today Conference in Eugene 2007, Oregon Country Fair 2006, APPPAH Congress 2005, Burning Man 2004, Seattle Metro, and more.
My mission is to bring to light the wisdom for health that is within both individually and globally through bodywork, birthwork, and healing arts education. I look forward to co-creating health with you!
CREDENTIALS
- Licensed Massage Therapist (WA & OR #12297)
- Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (Birth Arts International)
- CranioSacral Therapist for Infants and Adults
- Certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year
- Childbirth Educator & Consultant
- Homebirth Midwifery Assistant
- Reiki Master & Vibrational Healer
- HoopDance & HoopYoga Teacher
- Member of the Association of Bodywork & Massage Professionals
- North American Director of Birth Arts International
EDUCATION
Introduction to the TARA Approach - The Art and Science of Self-Care - Seattle, WA - March 2008
Sacred Birthing Birthshops - Sunni Karll, Midwife - Maui, Hawaii - September 2007
- Level 1: Awareness in Sacred Birthing
- Level 2: Co-Creating Birth with Nature & Spirit
Infant CranioSacral Therapy - Carol Gray, LMT, Midwife - Portland, OR - July 2007
Midwifery Today Conference - Eugene, OR - March 2007
Sacred Doula Training - Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon - April 2006
Moxibustion for Midwives - Sacred Waters Birth Center - Eugene, OR - 2006
Neonatal Resuscitation in the Midwifery Model - Karen Strange, CNM - Portland, OR - January 2006
International Congress for the Association of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health - San Diego, CA - November 2005
- Keynote Panelist
Midwifery Today Conference - Eugene, OR - March 2005
- Rebozo & Massage Workshops with Mexican Midwives
Bodywork for the Childbearing Year - Teaching Preceptorship - Kate Jordan, NMT - Seattle, WA - 2005
WomanCraft Midwifery School - Midwifery Workshops - Amherst, MA - 2001-2002
Heart of Herbs School - Master Herbal Apprenticeship - Demetria Clark - Putney, VT - 2001-2002
Childbirth Educator Training - ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators) - 2000-2001
Postpartum Doula Training - Seattle Midwifery School - 2000
CranioSacral Therapy I - Upledger Institute - 1999
Labor Support Doula Training - Seattle Midwifery School - 1999
Bodywork for the Childbearing Year - Certification - Kate Jordan, NMT - 1999
International Conference on Integrative Medicine - Seattle, WA - 1999
Brenneke School of Massage - Seattle, WA - 1998
- Extended Professional Licensing Program - 1000+ hours
- Clinical Internships at Swedish Hospital, Seattle and Heritage House, Seattle
- Electives in: CranioSacral Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Massage, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Hydrotherapy, and Polarity Therapy
Heart and Soul Healing Intensive - Ken Page & Nancy Nester - Olympia, WA - 1997
- Energy Medicine Training
- Reiki I, II, & III Training
