Hello and welcome!  I have been a Certified Massage Therapist for over 15 years, operating a busy private massage therapy practice in Bakersfield and now also practicing in Los Angeles. 

While I am certified and competent in many massage techniques, I have found through my experience that the best fit is a mix of various modalities to meet the individual needs of my clients.  My areas of study have included:

 

 

• Swedish
• Thai
• Deep Tissue
• Sport Massage
• Neuro-Vascular Decompression (carpel tunnel treatment)
• Prenatal and Postnatal
• Reflexology
• Compassionate Touch Therapy
• Healing through Touch and Energy
• Chakra Balancing 
• Currently studying Cranio-sacral

I also love to use aromatherapy.  Within a typical massage, my focus begins with creating a space for your mind and body to relax allowing the unwinding of muscle tension and settling the nervous system in order to promote healing and recovery from illness or injury or an escape from everyday stress!

Taking direction from what is needed by each individual, I often incorporate deep tissue massage into my sessions.   I don’t believe that it needs to be painful to produce great results!  Deep work combined with proper breathing and holding stretches are very effective, allowing for a deeper relaxation, release and healing to occur. 

I’m passionate about learning and sharing with my clients what I observe and experience while I'm working work with them.  Becoming aware of how the pain or stress started, how to release it and how to avoid it is a very empowering practice and essential for your wellbeing and overall healing.

On a personal note, in addition to work, I love yoga, reading, music, basketball, tennis, avocados, and tea.  Everything is better outside in fresh air.  My spirituality, my family and friends are priority in my life and I’m committed to finding balance between my various pursuits and interests. 

I look forward to working with you! Be healthy!  Be happy!