I have been studying Healing Touch energy therapy since 2009. I became a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner in 2015 and became an instructor of course 1 in January of 2021. I have been active in building a Healing Touch community in Northern California coordinating several courses, through this work I have had the opportunity to be present for and experience many classes. These experiences have enabled me to be a better instructor, practitioner and person.

I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simpson University and have been trained in Mind and Body Medicine through The Mind Body Institute.

I have been working in the professional field of massage therapy/bodywork & energy therapies since1989. Coming from a dance and theater arts background, I eventually moved into the healing and meditative arts. These modalities and studies have been a deepening expression of my personal practice of "experiencing" body, mind, and heart. My intention for this ongoing work is to continue self inquiry and healing, to share life experience and knowledge while assisting clients, students and others on their journeys into health and well being.

My Accreditation & Trainings include:

Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, CHTP

St. John Neuromuscular Pain Relief Therapies®

JinShinDo® Acupressure, Berkeley Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA

Massage Therapist & Health Educator, National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA

Former Massage Therapy & Health Eduction Instructor - NHI, Emeryville, CA

YAMUNA® Body Rolling-Certified Instructor

iRest®Yoga Nidra Advanced Level 1 

Certified Yoga Teacher  -  Divine Motion Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hr Certification

Bay Zen Center, Oakland, CA - Zen Meditation Practitioner since 1986

University of San Francisco--Dance & Dance History

I began my journey into energy therapy in 2006 and completed my certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner in 2015. I have a private practice as well as offer my services as a mentor, coordinator & community advocate for Healing Touch energy therapy.