About Me
Thank you for visiting! I have been a massage therapist for over 22 years. I enjoy offering a relaxing and therapeutic experience for each of my clients. All sessions are customized and I offer a variety of techniques suited to your specific needs. I will bring my table and supplies to your location in the St. Louis and metro east area. Contact me with details about your request and I will get back to you as soon as I possible.
I have recently started exploring another career and have limited availability to every other weekend and occasional Monday or Tuesday evenings. (I spend time with my family Wednesday-Friday evenings and every other weekend and may be slower to return messages those days). Thank you for reading!
Degrees
- M.A. in Professional Counseling, Lindenwood University, 2021
- B.A. in Psychology, Ashford University, 2007
- A.A.S. in Medical Assisting, Ivy Tech State College of Indiana, 2004
Licensing, Certifications, and Memberships
- Missouri Licensed Massage Therapist #2021039571, 2021
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association Provider--Katie Thornton, EMT, LMT, 2019 (renewed)
- Certified Deepfeet Instructor, Ashiatsu Institute, LLC/Deepfeet, 2019-2021
- American Counseling Association (ACA), 2019
- Advanced Certification in Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy®, 2012
- Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, The Body Therapy Center School of Massage & Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), 2011
- Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist #227006516, 2005
- American Massage Therapy Association, 2002
Continuing Education
- Self-Evaluation for an Ethical Practice, AMTA, 2021
- Deepfeet Sarga Silks, Nancy DeLong, 2019
- Ashi-Thai, Pilar Hook & Natalie Petersen, Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2018
- Usui Reiki Level 2, Samantha Grodecki, Reiki Master, 2018
- Usui Reiki Level 1, Samantha Grodecki, Reiki Master, 2018
- Plantar Fascitis, The Body Therapy Center/Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB, 2018
- Pharmacy in Your Kitchen, Angelo Pezzote, PharmD, MA, 2018
- Massage Therapy for Depressed Clients, AMTA, 2018
- Hot Towel Facial Massage, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2018
- Ethics and Smart Business Policies, Castine Consulting, 2018
- Trigger Point Massage Therapy, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2016
- Avoiding Burnout for Massage Therapists, AMTA, 2016
- Receptor Techniques for Painful Necks, AMTA, 2016
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, A Proactive, Non-Surgical Approach, AMTA, 2016
- Advanced Massage Techniques (carpal tunnel, whiplash, et.al), Instructor: Tammy Alumbaugh, LMT, NCTMB, 2015
- Massage and Medications—When is Therapy Dangerous?, AMTA, 2013
- Deep Feet Two--Advanced Ashiatsu, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
- Anterior & Side-Lying Ashiatsu, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
- Barefoot Basics, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
- The Ingham Method of Reflexology—Phase 2, International Institute of Reflexology, 2012
- Clinical Aromatherapy—Level 1, Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy, 2012
- The Ingham Method of Reflexology—Phase 1, International Institute of Reflexology, 2011
- NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Upper Extremity, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
- NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Lower Extremity, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
- NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Cervical Spine and Cranium, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
- NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Torso and Pelvis, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
- Salt Scrubs and Mud Wraps Blue Moon Body Treatments, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2011
- Neuromuscular Therapy for the Introduction to NMT, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2010
- A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice, AMTA, 2010
- Creating Healthy Boundaries, AMTA, 2010
- Cancer and Massage Therapy Parts 1 & 2, AMTA, 2010
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009 (refreshment)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009 (refreshment)
- Fundamentals of Nutrition, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009
- Introductory Chemistry, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009
- Sports Massage I, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
- Greenstone Massage, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
- CPR & Universal Precautions, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
- From the Client’s Perspective: Marketing, Policies, and Ethics of Your Practice, AMTA, 2008
- An Evidenced-Based Guide to Treatment of Fibromyalgia for Massage Therapists, AMTA, 2007