My passion for the healing arts spans over twenty five years, I am a Pa. licensed & Board Certified (BCTMB) massage therapist, (PA MSG006469), clinical herbalist, clinical aromatherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Taoist Yoga instructor. My training includes massage therapy & bodywork, Reiki, vibrational medicine, Taoist arts, clinical herbalism, clinical aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, Bach flower essences, iridology, homeopathy, as well as anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. My healing philosophy is to guide and support others on their own unique healing path and help to restore their ability to experience balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit. I am approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork as a continuing education Approved Provider.
My Massage Therapy training was completed at the Academy of Massage Therapy & Bodyworks in 2012. As a PA State Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB), I am required to attend continuing education classes and enjoy learning new modalities and techniques that will benefit my clients.
I completed my Reiki Master/Teacher training in 2013 with Susan Drey of the Pennsylvania Center For Intuitive Studies.
I received my Taoist Yoga Teacher Training Certification in 2013 from Heng-Ni (Todd Grube) former owner of DownDog Yoga, West Reading, and Damon Honeycutt.
In January 2017 I graduated with honors from The American College of Healthcare Sciences, Associates Degree in Complementary & Alternative Medicine with specialization in Herbal Medicine. I continued my learning journey at ACHS in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrative Health Sciences Herbal Medicine specialization program and graduated with honers in December 2021.
In June 2023, I completed Integrative Psilocybin Mushroom Specialist, (for educational purposes),a fascinating micro-credential offered by the American College of Healthcare Sciences.
In July 2023, I returned again to ACHS working towards my Master’s Degree in Integrative Health Sciences.
As you can probably tell, I’m a lifetime learner, and dedicated to staying connected to the latest information in wellness education. I also love hiking, gardening, making enchanting creations, and spending time with my family and all of my precious critters.
What is an integrative health practitioner?
An integrative health practitioner embraces the philosophy of holistic health and provides a bridge between conventional medical recommendations and holistic recommendations that encompass the whole person. An integrative health practitioner responsibility is to support a client with their medical recommendations and to also help the client achieve wellness through the balanced implementation of integrative health modalities. The varied modalities that an integrative health practitioner employs help to increase the natural vitality of the individual and bring the body systems back into balance.
About NCBTMB and the BCTMB Credential
Board Certification (BCTMB), created by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), is the highest voluntary credential within the massage therapy and bodywork profession. To achieve it, one must meet advanced requirements, as well as pass the rigorous Board Certification Exam. Passing the Board Certification exam indicates a level of skills and knowledge a massage therapist is expected to possess when working within a clinical and/or integrative healthcare environment. The BCTMB credential indicates a massage therapists’ level of professional knowledge with a stronger research-based education than what is considered entry- level knowledge.
As a Board Certified massage therapist, in addition to my State of Pennsylvania massage license required renewal every two years, I must also re-certify my BCTMB credentials which also includes a criminal history background check.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist I am also required to hold a valid CPR/First Aid certificate as well as complete Mandated Reporter training every two years.
I am a member of the following organizations:
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworkers (NCBTMB)
American Herbalists Guild (AHG)
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy – Level 3 Clinical Aromatherapist
International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)
Reiki Membership Association – Affiliate Member
Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guildhttps://www.soapguild.org/
