My choice to leave an unfulfilling corporate career and move into the field of complementary therapy has changed my life, and left me with a genuine understanding of the stress of modern high-pressure workplaces. I believe that by assisting clients to reduce their physical discomfort, they may be able to reconnect with their own inner balance, and bring some peace and wellness back into their hectic lives.
License
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, Registered Massage Therapist, August 1997 to present
Professional Association
Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario, member in good standing since August 1997
Formal Education
Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, Honours Diploma, June 1997
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Arts, Honours Recreation & Leisure Studies with Business Option, Co-operative Program, May 1991
Certification
Ontario College of Reflexology, Certified Foot Reflexologist (new curriculum), February 2003
Ontario College of Reflexology, Certified Advanced Reflexologist, October 1999
Ontario College of Reflexology, Certified Foot Reflexologist, April 1999
Usui Reiki Third Degree, Master Level, November 1999
Usui Reiki Second Degree, June 1999
Usui Reiki First Degree, April 1999
Continuing Education
-Pregnancy Massage Therapy Foundations, June 2016
-Scars & Adhesions: their Hidden Influence on Stress, Chronic Pain & Disease, April 2016
-MPS Core Balancing: Muscle & Fascia Release for Chronic Pain, April 2016
-Massage Therapy Canada Business Forum, August 2014
-Feet First: The World of Reflexology webinar, November 2013
-Accessible Customer Service Course, June 2013
-Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Massage Therapists, April 2013
-Emotion, the Client and You webinar, February 2013
-Acupuncture & Dry Needling Introductory Course, September 2011
-Motor Vehicle Incidents Administration, November 2010
-Matrix Repatterning Therapy Workshop, November 2010
-Post-Surgical Treatment of Mastectomy/Implants Workshop, November 2010
-‘About Health’ Continuing Education Series, September 2008 to May 2010
-Massage Therapy and Cancer Series, June 2008
-Schweitzer’s Deep Tissue Technique, Basic Level, February 2008
-Basic Facts About Lymphedema Workshop, November 2007
-Introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage Workshop, November 2007
-Upledger Lymph Drainage Workshop, November 2006
-Far Infra Red Energy Workshop, November 2006
-Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation: Cervical Region, June 2006
-Remedial Exercise for Massage Therapists, May 2006
-Psoas Release Workshop, March 2006
-Automobile Insurance Legislation and Regulations, November 2003
-Muscle Energy Technique for Cervical Spine, Diagnostics & Treatments Course, May 2001
-Active Release Therapy Workshop, May 1999
-Body-Mind Centering Workshop, May 1999
-Polarity Therapy Workshop, March 1998
-Perinatal Massage Workshop, March 1998
-Aromatherapy Workshop, March 1998
-Upledger Cranio-Sacral Technique, Level 1, December 1997