Me

This is not a job for me; it is a calling. This is sacred work.

I became licensed relatively late in life, but I know this is what I am meant to be doing. I am grateful to reduce and eliminate suffering, one individual at a time, on a daily basis. I am thankful I spend significant time one-on-one with each person I work with.

I am a client-centered massage therapist. I offer therapeutic massage that is safe, nonjudgmental, comfortable, and professional. If you choose to have us work together, our session will always be "all about you." You are the most important person during the time we share. Each person is an individual; I listen to you during the intake. I do what you ask for and what I think can help you. I customize the session to meet your needs and add what is appropriate for you as we work together. I give an integrated massage using techniques I know that are appropriate for you and your body. My massage is deeply relaxing while I work to decrease pain, increase range of motion, increase ease of movement, and help facilitate injury recovery.

I am passionate about being a good therapist and strive to consistently provide you with an exceptional client experience. My goal is to be a therapist who "helps to heal the world one person at a time.” It is truly both an honor and a privilege for me to share my work with each individual I serve.

As I entered massage school, I was going to be giving the best relaxation massage ever. Relaxation is still essential, but when I found out I could help people in pain, that was huge! Therapeutic Massage became my focus. I have a particular interest in helping people recover from injury, illness, surgery, or even “I just woke up and can’t move my........!” If I am unfamiliar with your condition, I will research how to help you and your body best.

I am a graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. I was awarded a Certificate of Academic Achievement for maintaining a 4.0 GPA in academic and hands-on classes. In CT, I was an active volunteer with the CT Sports Massage Team, providing pre- and post-event massage at athletic events around the state. I also volunteered with the Community Service Massage Team. In addition to my private practice, I have also worked in chiropractic offices, spas, multi-therapist massage offices, and provided corporate chair massage.

I came to Hawai’i for the first time ever in November 2018. A house-sitting gig had basically fallen into my lap. I was to be house-sitting in Hawai’i for six months, missing the winter in the Northeast – Yay! But, of course, the house-sitting gig fell through before I left Connecticut. I got on the plane because I had already purchased a one-way, non-refundable ticket. I was on an adventure, and very soon after getting off the plane, I began thinking: “I should move here.” I eventually house-sat at a different house-sitting gig that had also fallen into my lap for the last two months of my stay. That is known here as what is called Island Time. Things happen here when they happen. When I left at the end of 6 months, I was intent on moving here. It took me a couple of years to get rid of most of my stuff, and I was also delayed by recovering from two separate bicycle accidents (I’m ok!). I moved here in September 2021 with a backpack, two suitcases, and my bicycle in a box.

I am so grateful to live on this sacred land and spend significant one-on-one time with people, sharing my knowledge, skills, and energy. I like riding my bike through the jungle and then onto the road over the new (2018) lava—two very different environments, both incredibly magical in their own way. Snorkeling gives me a glimpse into another magical environment. I’m also learning to sail and Latin dance (not simultaneously).

A favorite quote of mine:

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill

Current State License:

HI Licensed Massage Therapist - HI MAT 15994

Previous License:

CT Licensed Massage Therapist - CT LMT 8295

Professional Organization Membership:

American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA Professional Member 1306810

Call me for a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

These photos are of me providing an Oceanside Massage Experience at a favorite secluded spot off the Jungle Road in Pahoa: