CST Techniques, CFT Therapy, LMT, IAYT, RYT-800 hours

My life’s passion is to partner with you, in your own journey of well-being and health. With over ​21 years of holistic healing experience, I serve clients of all ages and needs.

Through the modalities of Craniosacral, Craniosacral Fascia Release, Yoga Therapy, Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage, I connect with your body’s innate wisdom to facilitate your own healing and wholeness.

My story…

I was drawn to study Craniosacral Therapy (CST) after witnessing its effectiveness in clearing my son’s chronic ear infections, when he was 4 years old. I tried a session for myself and was pleased to feel less pain from my hip dysplasia and scoliosis. And because Craniosacral works with the Central Nervous System, my autoimmune symptoms decreased significantly. My holistic way of living aligns with CST’s gentle, whole body, light touch approach; working with the body’s innate wisdom for self -correction.

I studied CST with the Upledger Institute, beginning in 2016, working with adults, teens and animals. I am a certified Upledger practitioner, at the CST- Techniques level. My joy is in helping others, so I wanted to expand these effective healing modalities to infants and children. I completed CST infant beginner and advanced clinical training at the Carol Gray Center for CST Studies and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, Gillespie Approach.

My initial holistic well-being work was in yoga. I am a Member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) & Yoga Alliance.  For over 20 years, I guided people with conditions such as breast cancer, scoliosis, osteoporosis, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal issues, autoimmune conditions, trauma, anxiety, surgery recovery, pain, back care… in adaptive yoga - tailoring each session to their specific needs.

I am an avid volunteer - providing yoga therapy and craniosacral therapy for babies, children, teens, adults, horses, dogs, cats, & birds for many years, all around the world. My professional and volunteer work includes a range of emotional, medical and physical conditions, sexual abuse, and PTSD.

My first career was as a CPA and Audit Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. I was known for thoroughness, pragmatism and forging strong relationships. I bring these qualities to my holistic healing work.  I live in Montclair. I enjoy hiking, audiobooks, and visiting with my two adult children.

Trainings and Certifications

  • Craniosacral Fascial Therapy - Gillespie Approach

  • Craniosacral for Infants: Beginner and Advanced Clinical Skills - Carol Gray Center for CST Studies

  • Craniosacral Therapy: Techniques Level - Upledger Institute

  • Pediatric Myofascial Release - Barnes

  • Somato Emotional Release - Upledger Institute

  • Lymphatic Drainage: Clinical Vodder Method - MLD Institute International

  • LMT, NJ

  • Member International Association of Yoga Therapists

  • Reiki Master - Carol Anne Patterson, PT

  • Equine Craniosacral Therapy - Karen Partisch

  • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - 200 Hours

  • RYT -500 Hours, ERYT - 500 hours - Yoga Alliance

  • Trauma Yoga, Children - Little Flower Yoga

  • Yoga for Breast Cancer - Camille Kittrell

  • Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury - Love Your Brain Foundation

    1. Yoga for Scoliosis - Elise Browning Miller

    2. Yoga for Osteoporosis - Sara Meeks 

    3. Restorative Breathing – Dr. Lois Laynee

  • Meditation - Mindful Schools Org.

  • Iyengar Yoga - extensive training - Theresa Rowland, Lisa Rotell, among others