My Story

I received the Structural Integration 11-series sometime after birthing my first child. This collaborative bodywork helped me foster a healthy relationship with myself. It was a vulnerable time for me, and on top of that, I felt nervous and selfish to be spending so much money on myself. As I progressed through the Series, I realized that I was not only receiving an amazing experience, but I was investing in my long-term wellness. It was not just about me—this work helped me to be the mom and wife and friend I wanted to be.

My Educational Training

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2012 B.S. Molecular Environmental Biology with emphasis in Animal Behavior

at UC Berkeley

2015 Massage Licensure after completion of professional massage program

at Discoverypoint School of Massage

2016 Mentorship, Integrated Advanced Techniques for Holistic Therapeutic Outcomes (including Intra-Oral Endorsement)

with Dawn Schmidt, LMT

2018 Certified Personal Trainer- Restorative Exercise Specialist

with Nutritious Movement®

2020- Present: Education Coordinator (Volunteer)

with North Cascades Massage Connections

2022 Manual Neurovascular Release: Neck, "Roots of Arms," Upper Thorax

with Kieran Schumaker, BCSI

2022 Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialist

with Laurie Levy, LMT

2024 Soma Structural Integration

at Soma Institute of Structural Integration®

2025 Yoga Teacher 200-hr Training

at Bellingham Yoga Collective

2026 Mcloughlin Scar Tissue Release® certification

with Lise Waugh, LMT