About

My journey into the healing arts began with a deep curiosity about the body’s innate ability to restore balance. This passion led me to a three-year residency at the Esalen Institute, where I immersed myself in transformative somatic practices, including Esalen Massage, Deep Bodywork, Feldenkrais, Craniosacral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, yoga therapy, and 5 Rhythms Dance.

Building on this foundation, I pursued advanced clinical training and completed an immersive fellowship at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UCSF, where I earned specialized certifications in oncology, neurology, palliative care, and pediatric massage. I later served as Lead Massage Therapist at UCSF’s inpatient hospital, providing compassionate, integrative care for medically complex patients. Today, I continue this work at MarinHealth’s integrative outpatient clinic and in-patient hospital.

I am currently completing advanced training in palliative care through Healwell, an organization dedicated to integrating massage therapy into traditional healthcare settings. As part of this training, I’m fulfilling my clinical hours with By the Bay Health, where I provide in-home care for individuals living with a wide range of serious illnesses.

My Approach

Massage therapy is a powerful tool for restoring balance and supporting overall health, helping to manage stress, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional well-being.

I combine flowing, intuitive touch with targeted techniques to promote deep healing—physically, emotionally, and energetically. My approach blends clinical and holistic care, with training in oncology, neurology, palliative care, and pediatric massage.

I am committed to ongoing professional development. I am currently advancing my studies in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Osteopathy, and Visceral Manipulation (Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage Therapy). These specialized techniques enhance my ability to assess and address the body’s subtle needs, effectively regulating the nervous system and improving overall wellness.

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Education

  • Master of Public Health, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

  • Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

  • Esalen Massage Practitioner Certification Program, Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA

  • Apprenticeship in Manual Osteopathy, Albany, CA

  • Apprenticeship in Structural Integration, San Francisco, CA

  • Year-long Fellowship in Hospital-Based Massage Therapy, UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, San Francisco, CA

  • 9-month Fellowship in Palliative Massage Therapy, Healwell and By the Bay Health, Larkspur, CA

  • Certifications in hospital-based oncology, neurology, pediatric, and palliative massage therapies

  • Certified yoga teacher with advanced training in trauma-informed yoga education, Niroga Institute, Oakland, CA

Training

  • Massage Therapist, provided skilled and compassionate care to medically complex palliative and hospice patients at By the Bay Health, Larkspur, CA

  • Massage Therapist, provide skilled and compassionate care to medically complex patients at Marin out-and-inpatient Hospital, Larkspur, CA

  • Lead Massage Therapist, responsible for service delivery and coordination of the inpatient massage therapy program at UCSF's Parnassus Hospital, San Francisco, CA

  • Massage Therapist in private practice, Petaluma, CA and Berkeley CA

  • Certified Yoga Teacher, La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA

  • Advanced Training in Trauma-Informed Yoga Education, McKinnon Institute, Oakland, CA

  • Fundamentals of Healing with Chi Nei Tsang and Somato-Emotional Processing, Gilles Marin, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Nevada City, CA

  • Acupressure, Mckinnon Institute, Oakland, CA; UCSF’s Osher Center, San Francisco, CA

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Petaluma, CA