I became a massage therapist because I felt drawn to the power of touch and its capacity to heal.  Receiving therapeutic touch integrates the mind, body, and spirit; it can be a valuable component of wellness in today’s rushed and disconnected world.  As both a massage therapist and a doula I strive to create an overall sense of peace and comfort, as I believe this helps the body integrate and accept change.  My background in dance and practice of yoga, meditation, and qi gong inform my intuition in all aspects of my work.  To read more about my philosophy of massage please see my blog post entitled, "The Healing Power of Touch".

I have been a NY state licensed massage therapist since 2006, graduating from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences.  I became certified in prenatal and postpartum massage in 2008.  Inspired by the beauty and profound transformation of pregnancy and birth, I went on to train as a labor support and postpartum doula.  I have completed various additional trainings as a massage therapist, most notably in the areas of oncology massage, post-mastectomy massage, shiatsu, and pregnancy massage. Most recently I received a bachelors degree in nursing in 2018, and currently work as a Mother/Baby nurse.  As I move forwards, I hope to continue providing compassionate, respectful care to those in need, combining my knowledge of both Eastern and Western medicine.