Introduction: I have been a massage therapist since 1990. I have over 1,000 hours of advanced training in several modalities, including medical massage, Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, oncology massage, orthopedic functional assessment, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, acupressure, shiatsu, and positional release as well as isolated active stretching. In addition, I have advanced training on specific conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder as well as using massage to speed recovery from surgery.
I was president of the Delaware Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association for 6 years, during which time Delaware passed some of the most comprehensive legislation in the nation.
I'm committed to evidenced-based therapies, that is, therapy that works, that is proven to be effective and not just something that is just wishful thinking. This is why many of my clients are other health care professionals such as physical therapists, chiropractors, nurses, and of course, other massage therapists.
I absolutely love massage. I know that, in the right hands, it is very safe and can be quite effective.
For details about my background, credentials and philosophy, see my website at massagecoach.org