I started practicing shiatsu and structural bodywork in 1999. In 2002 I went to the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and became a certified Rolfer in 2003. I studied at the Canadian College of Osteopathy for three years, and had a private mentorship with first generation Rolfer and Aston-Patterner, Harvey Ruderian. I also studied medical anthropology at UCLA, completed a yoga teacher training with Ana Forrest, and a medical herbalism course with Micheal Moore.
Educational Background:
- Xian Tian College, Current
Traditional Chinese Medical Theory
-Southwest School of Botanical
Medicine, 2020
Constitutional Herbalism
-University of California, Los Angeles, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with department honors
Honors thesis- Traditional Osteopathy: Patient Centered Medicine
-Canadian College of Osteopathy, 2007
Traditional Osteopathy integrating Osteo-Articular Correction, Soft Tissue Normalization, Cranial and Visceral Osteopathy
-Osteopathic Center for Children, 2005
Basic Cranial Course “The Expanding Osteopathic Concept” with Dr. Viola Frymann
-Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration, 2003
Structural Integration and Movement Education
-Harvey Ruderian, C.R., C.A.P., mentorship 2001-2006
Private instruction- chronic pain and the structural paradigm
-Forrest Yoga Circle, 2001
Two-month intensive yoga teacher training with Ana Forrest
-Shiatsu Massage School of California, 2001
Shiatsu Anma massage for the treatment of pain and discomfort
-Massage School of Santa Monica, 2000
Deep tissue therapy inspired by structural integration
-Pain Management through Postural Integration 2000
Deep tissue and Shiatsu emphasizing energy, alignment and emotional release
-Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing,1999
Basic circulatory massage with focus on the mind-body connection
I am not a licensed primary medical provider. The treatment I provide is an "alternative therapy" or a "complementary therapy" to healing arts services licensed by the state.