Education: I am a 2000 graduate of Crested Butte’s own school of massage therapy – the Mountain Heart School of Bodywork. I received 850 hours of training and study in massage and related fields during the six-month program. I have approximately 120 hours of additional training in a variety of bodywork and complementary therapies. Most recently, I completed one of Whitney Lowe's workshops in Orthopedic Massage and I am currently pursuing certification in Orthopedic Massage. I am a 2005 graduate of Western State College, in Gunnison, Colorado, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in human-centered Biology.
Professional Experience: I was a medical assistant in my dad’s private family practice, where I was introduced to patients with a wide variety of attitudes and beliefs regarding personal health and their role in self-care. During this time, I acknowledged my strong interest in facilitating wellness through education; I still strive for that with every client who expresses curiosity.
After graduating from massage school, I spent a couple of years working at Club Med, in Mt. Crested Butte, and at the Crested Butte Club in downtown Crested Butte. I established Spring Creek Therapeutic Massage at Harmel’s Ranch Resort in the spring of 2001 and continued to practice massage and manage their spa for the following three summers. I also taught Anatomy and Physiology courses at the Mountain Heart School, in addition to teaching several evening classes on couples massage and self-massage.
I established Oh-Be-Joyful Therapeutic Massage, in Crested Butte, one year after graduating from massage school and have maintained a consistent practice since that time. Over the years, most of my clients have come in seeking relaxation massage. While I love doing this type of work, I have also developed a special interest in more treatment-oriented therapies during the past several years. I have worked on-site at several 24 Hours of Moab mountain bike races; the Crested Butte-Gunnison marathon; and was a member of the Bodyworks Sports Massage Team for the 2009 - 2011 Ride the Rockies bike tours.
I am a certified and registered massage therapist in Colorado and am a licensed massage therapist in Arizona.
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