My Story

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As a ginger I have been trying to manage my fire and heat for yeaaars.  Breath has helped me and so has learning to listen to my body. Self-work is never ending, but for most of us it can be manageable without taking all our time and focus.

I am keenly aware that some don’t have a choice and pain or illnesses do take over lives. Some of my nearest and dearest have suffered from chronic and ever terminal illnesses (#fuckcancer). Being able to bring moments of peace, relief, and comfort is something very close to my heart.

It is my experiences with managing pain, that led me to be in the field of healing and it is my experiences with helping others’ manage pain that has kept me here. 

I have been a licensed massage therapist (focused on eastern modalities) and a student of yoga for a decade now. I have been a registered acupuncturist for 2 years. But I have been a rolling stone for longer. Moving around a lot has made my yoga mat my rock.

With my yoga practice, some days I want to feel like a warrior and work on strength, other days I am my own client and I treat the aches in my body. Some days I want to sit, connect with mantra, and meditate.

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As a body worker from outside of Philadelphia, I take a tough love approach. If you have been ignoring yourself, I’ll call you out but help ease your tension and offer guidance. As a practitioner I have always been drawn to teaching clients tips and tricks on how to “realistically” look after their bodies. I say realistically because I have been a musician since I was a teenager and the whole sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle tends to get in the way of a pure and healthy lifestyle.

I understand that most people aren’t on the path of enlightenment. Most people have jobs, or are caring for loved ones, which takes up a lot of time and space. It can be hard to find the time to focus on health. Most people don’t want to quit their escapes and vices. We don’t have to be all or nothing, we have to be kind to ourselves and learn to moderate our lifestyle to help ease our suffering. 

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My bodywork philosophy is holistic and all about maintenance, consistency, and the inclusion of self-healing on emotional, physical, and soul levels.

I am a proponent of a work-life balance and believe that moderation, education, being open, being mindful (but not strict) about what goes into ones body, music, creating on all avenues, using our hands, yoga, meditation, acupressure stimulation, movement, stillness and massage are of great importance to keep that balance and the awareness of ourselves within our bodies, hearts and in the world.