More About the Therapist
My Education & Training
I am a lifelong learner, constantly learning new techniques and specialities to best customize your therapy treatment to your body's specific needs; here are just a few of the areas -
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Cuyahoga Community College, Professional Certification in Massage Therapy
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Certificate in Advanced Clinical Therapies
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Certificate in Prenatal Massage
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Sports Massage Therapy
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Myofascial Release
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Cupping
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Kinesiology Taping
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Blading
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200hr Certified Yoga Instructor
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Before my LMT training, I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida. - Go Bobcats!
I also don't just 'talk the talk'...
I've been a 'runner' since high school, but didn't get into longer distances until my late 20s. I fell in love with the sport of running, the challenge, as well as the whole running and endurance sport community. That's evolved to include trail running, cycling, and hiking, plus I love trying out new forms of movement whenever I can, including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, climbing, etc.
In the past 12 years, I have run 24 half marathons, 1 full marathon, 2 triathlons, 1 century (100 mile bike), as well as several Burning River 100 trail relays, countless 5ks, etc. I'm currently working on completing '50 half marathons before I turn 50' and a race (of some form) in every state.
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Trek Women's Triathlon
- I don't share this to brag, just to share that I'm happy to say I've remained injury-free (other than minor aches and pains) through all the training and racing with a combination of yoga, massage, and other regular bodywork.
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And when I'm not running, practicing yoga or working with massage clients, I'm a mom of two young very active boys. I love gardening, taking road trips, camping and visiting craft breweries.
Pittsburgh Half Marathon