I am a massage practitioner, currently based in the Napa Valley and Sonoma County, California, with 21 years of practical experience. A second generation bodyworker, I was taught massage by my father and his second wife. However, it wasn't until I was twenty-three that I went to an accredited massage school and became a professional massage therapist. I was certified at the School of Shiatsu & Massage in 1988.
From 1988-1992, I worked at a couple of spas in Calistoga, California. It was during those years that I developed my unique style of bodywork.
In 1992, I moved to New York City, and worked primarily on professional dancers. I also taught massage for couples at the New York Sports Club.
In 1997, I moved back to the Napa Valley and started my own business in Calistoga. From October 1997 - February 1998, I worked exclusively for Robert Redford and his editing crew, while they were editing The Horse Whisperer in Calistoga. In 2004, I began working for the Auberge resorts, full-time at Auberge du Soleil, and part-time at The Calistoga Ranch.
In May 2007 I was hired to be a part of the team in the opening of Solage Calistoga, a new Auberge Resort, where I performed the duties of Lead Massage Therapist and Spa Treatment Trainer for seven months, teaching the massage staff all of the spa treatments and writing the protocol for, and teaching, the Solage On The Rocks (Hot Stone) Massage.
Also, in 2007, learned the Synchronized Four-Handed Massage, a style of massage that pairs two bodyworkers with one client. In February of 2009, I trained the massage staff of The Kenwood Inn & Spa in this technique.
Please contact me directly if you are interested in a regular bodywork session. I do not charge extra for deep tissue work. I am also available for spa parties in your home. For parties with over four people attending - or for the Four-Handed Massage - I may need extra time to bring in an additional bodyworker.
Upon request, I am available to work at the following resorts:
Auberge du Soleil - www.aubergedusoleil.com
Calistoga Ranch - www.calistogaranch.com
Currently, I am working independently as an out-call bodyworker, spa consultant, and trainer. Please email me for more information about my rates and availability.
MY STYLE:
Over the years I have developed a unique style of bodywork that utilizes many techniques. My work has been described by many of my clients as being intentional, powerful, deep, specific, focused, transformational and flowing.
WHAT THIS BLOG IS ALL ABOUT:
Essentially, I've created this blog to better communicate with my colleagues and clients, and to offer information and advice about the care and maintenence of the body. It's an evolving blog, so keep checking in for updates. I'm hoping to get some additional material from some of my very talented colleagues, in the form of articles and advice, and I will answer all questions to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to add comments to any post. Questions for clarification, corrections, and suggestions, are always appreciated.
Over the years I have developed a unique style of bodywork that utilizes many techniques. My work has been described by many of my clients as being intentional, powerful, deep, specific, focused, transformational and flowing.
WHAT THIS BLOG IS ALL ABOUT:
Essentially, I've created this blog to better communicate with my colleagues and clients, and to offer information and advice about the care and maintenence of the body. It's an evolving blog, so keep checking in for updates. I'm hoping to get some additional material from some of my very talented colleagues, in the form of articles and advice, and I will answer all questions to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to add comments to any post. Questions for clarification, corrections, and suggestions, are always appreciated.
Posts
