I was born and raised in Kentucky, and currently live and practice in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, the Horse Capital of the World.
My philosophy for treatment is to use gentle non-forceful techniques that allow the body to realign and heal itself. Each treatment session will be tailored to meet the needs of the individual client. I also educate clients on self-treatment and body awareness techniques to help maintain the improvements achieved during treatment sessions. Specifically, I use John Barnes Myofascial Release techniques, cupping, and breath work, and may also teach meditation and mindfulness practices.
I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kentucky in 2006, and practice as a licensed physical therapist. (Kentucky license #005005). I have 105 hours of continuing education in John Barnes Myofascial Release (Myofascial Release courses 1&2, Myofascial Unwinding, Advanced Myofascial Unwinding, Myofascial Rebounding). I have also completed CranioSacral Therapy 1 through the Upledger Institute, and Contemporary Cupping Methods through the International Cupping Therapy Association (ICTA).
I am a licensed massage therapist (Kentucky license #244402), and a graduate of Lexington Healing Arts Academy, with over 108 clinical hours providing 60 minute treatments in general full-body relaxation massage and site-specific treatment. Education in massage therapy techniques include: general Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, prenatal, movement therapy, and oncology massage.