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, 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. I have been in independent private practice since 2014.

A few of the Advanced training includes:

  • Professional Practitioner of Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy

  • 3 Different Certifications in Abdominal Massage Therapy (Arvigo Institute with Rosita Arvigo, HART Method and Indigimama- Pānquetzani)

  • Spurgeon Method of Therapeutic Breast Massage

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

  • Several Massage Cupping Certifications & Trainings

  • Flower Essences for Bodywork & Wellness

  • 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 EDUCATION

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

  • I am currently in Seminary and working on a Master of Divinity degree

  • Present Centered Relational Coaching Certification (2024)

  • Present Centered Relational Couples Coaching Certification (2025)

  • Master of Public Affairs, MPA Indiana University

  • Master of Environmental Science, MSES, Indiana University

  • Bachelors in Science from Purdue University

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