My Background

I am a graduate of Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis with a degree in Biology. I went on to attend the School of Public & Environmental Affairs at Indiana University- Bloomington and hold two Master’s degrees.  I graduated from Indiana Therapeutic Massage School (a 600 hour massage therapy certification) and am Indiana State Licensed as a Massage Therapist (LMT).

I have taken numerous advanced trainings in the areas of Herbalism, Folk Medicine & Traditional Healing Techniques. Over the years I have engaged in training adventures that led me to New Mexico, Texas, New Hampshire, Ohio, Belize, a pilgrimage to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and to the Mayan Ruins in Cozumel. This work is my passion and I continue to take advanced studies, receive mentorship in my field and grow through each session.

A few of the Advanced training includes:

  • Professional Practitioner of Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy

  • Present Centered Relational Coaching Certification (2024)

  • 200+ hours of Herbal Studies from a variety of Western Clinical, European and Folk Herbalists

  • Several Massage Cupping Certifications & Trainings

  • Flower Essences for Bodywork & Women’s Health

  • Numerous ongoing Apprenticeships and Mentorships in bodywork, traditional healing and ethics

I’m excited to work with humans of all sexes, gender identifications, orientations, and cultural backgrounds, and am explicitly and absolutely queer, trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, SW and poly friendly. You are honored here.

MY EXPERIENCE

  • Independent Massage Therapist since 2014

  • 2 Different Certifications in Abdominal Massage Therapy

MY EDUCATION

  • Bachelors in Science from Purdue University

  • Master of Public Affairs, MPA Indiana University

  • Master of Environmental Science, MSES, Indiana University

  • 600 Hr Massage Therapy Program/ Indiana Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

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