Occupations:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Favorite saying:
Don't go where the path may lead, go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.
Qualifications:
New York State Licensed Massage Therapist
End of Life Doula - Perinatal Massage
Hospice Care Volunteer - Geriatric and Palliative Care
Medical Massage, The Neck & Shoulder
Professional Goals/Mission:
To do more massage therapy workshops, educating others on the benefits
of massage. To continue my volunteer work with children living with
HIV/AIDS, senior citizens, cancer patients, patients living with pain
and getting the work out that massage is an important part of their
recovery.
Greatest Accomplishment:
Knowing that at the end of each working day I have touched someone's life in a positive way.
Organizations:
AMTA
Personal Interests:
Qi Gong, Reading, Soft Music
Best advice to relax & be stress free:
Breate, breathe, take lots of “ME” time and laugh, laugh a lot! Get regular RELAXATION massages.
My Inspiration:
People living with terminal illnesses, their strength, their faith,
their endurance, how grateful they are, their appreciation of every
breath, their respect for every moment, and their eyes.
How I stay Healthy:
By taking lots of alone time, taking long walks and focusing only on what's necessary. Spending time with God, earth and me.
Areas of Service:
New York City
Bio:
I have workied for the NYC Board of Education, worked for one of New
York's leading banks, and as a Medical Office Manager. It was in the
medical office that I realized I wanted to do more than push papers and
answer telephones. I needed to do “hands on work” enabling me to
connect spiritually and energetically. After graduating from The
Swedish Institute, I looked forward to working in a luxurious spa
making lots of money, but quickly found that was not for me. I switched
gears and it didn't take lon e for me to build up a comfortable amount
of private clients. However, my journey took me in many different and
rewarding directions. I had a sudden interest in the hospice care at a
local hospital, which was followed by a desire to help the elderly. So
I trained to become a volunteer massage therapist at Mt. Sinai
Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. Then I spent a week at summer camp
working with children living with HIV/AIDS. To make sure the bills were
paid, I did chair massage at numerous street fairs and health for local
church groups amd sp,e cprporations. Instead of going where I think is
best, I decided to go where the universe leads me.