Growing up in Vermont I enjoyed dance classes and being in nature. Through my dance instructors, I developed a fascination for massage and Chinese medicine at an early age. After completing school and having established dance-ties with the Hartford Ballet, I moved to the Hartford area and danced with the Hartford Ballet for five years. This lead me to teaching dance and another five years of freelance dance through a modern dance company. My fascination with dance, and the movement and anatomy of the human body, led me to my passion of Massage Therapy.
I went on to two years of school for massage therapy at CCMT while working as a personal trainer, dance teacher. During this time, I had a mountain biking accident that resulted in reconstructive surgery to my arm to correct a compound fracture. This incident presented me with a great learning curve, through massage I learned, first-hand to rehabilitate scar tissue, tendonitis and muscular imbalances in my arm, while assisting pain relief for the affected area.
Directly after graduation from massage school and obtaining my license for massage therapy, I began my massage practice at Therapeutic Massage Associates in West Hartford, where I remained for 9 years and grew as a qualified and respected therapist in the field. While developing a passion for my work my direction evolved and I accepted a position as Director of Massage Therapy at Enlightened Way Wellness Center in Teriffville, CT. I worked there for two years until the center was forced to close due to the downturn in the economy. After the wellness center closed, I found a temporary home for my practice at Apple Rehab Sort & Spa for 3 years. I have moved on to open my own massage practice "New Beginnings Therapeutic Massage". I run my business out of, "Athena Healthcare Systems" on South Rd. in Farmington.
What Inspires Me:
The amazing gift human race has for creation and the wonder of nature’s ability to resonate and balance the human condition is awe inspiring. The fact that we share the capacity to adapt and continue the journey we call life, is magical and inspirational.
My Favorite Quote:
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” - Dalai Lama
Things I like to do:
I like to sit quietly and observe nature and people. I like to grow vegetables and herbs. I enjoy my children and learning more about life as a mother and a wife. I strive to regain balance in my life and household. I like to help others find peace and connection in their own bodies. I hope my clients come to understand a little more about moving through their world with strength and confidence. I like to immerse myself in Nature and enjoy spending time exploring our wonderful world with the ones I love!
My Special Message / Thought:
I believe we are all part of a greater design; we can help guide one another through personal challenges. I believe that everything happens for a reason, we have it in us to discover that reason. I think allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and finding our way through, is the strongest most direct way to enlightenment.