| I found Rolfing some years ago when I had SI joint challenges that had me hopping around in pain after every yoga practice. A chiropractor I had been seeing referred me to a structural integrator when I found no relief from other forms of bodywork. I was fascinated by how a Rolfer looked at my body movements and was able to help me bring more awareness to compensatory patterns I had developed when I suffered a low back injury in college. The discomfort I was constantly in and the microdiscectomy I had left me stiff in my lumbars and pelvis. It was such a dramatic change to feel freedom of movement in those areas. It was like I had regained a part of my body back into my body. I felt lighter and more upright with each session. Sometimes, I wasn't quite able to put into words the changes that were going on as my Rolfer had me walking up and down the room and doing knee bends, but I was thrilled at the possibilities that my body was open to.
Knowing what a difference it made in me, I wanted to able to share this experience with others. I spent a good portion of my life in product marketing and decided it was the right time for me to start giving back to the community in a field I am passionate about.
I love to be active - ski, tennis, practice yoga, rock climb, ballroom dance - and understand how restrictions and injuries can hold us back from doing things we enjoy that make up a large part of our lives. Even simple activities like spending time with family and friends can become such an effort when we're not feeling connected in our bodies.
I'm a licensed and practicing Rolfer and massage therapist in Wilmington, Delaware, and have expanded my practice to Baltimore, Maryland and Kennett, PA. I studied Shiatsu, Orthopaedic massage, Lymphatic drainage, and continue to further my training in structural integration and visceral manipulation. I also certified as a NASM personal trainer so that my clients can benefit from a workout program that could support their continued growth and change in their body during and after the ten series. I highly recommend trying out a couple of sessions with a Rolfer in your area!
If you would like to find a Rolfer in your area, visit www.rolf.org.
My Profile NCBTMB certified
Licensed by Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork
Licensed by the Maryland Board Of Chiropractic And Massage Therapy Examiners
Member, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
NASM-certified personal trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) BODYWORK EDUCATION
Certified Rolfer
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
(www.rolf.org)
Cranial Therapy Certification
Colorado Cranial Institute
(www.coloradocranial.com)
Complete Decongestive Therapy Certification
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
(www.nortonschool.com) Shiatsu Practitioner
Level 1, 2 and 3 Foundation Program
(www.shiatsubo.com)
659-hour Professional Massage Therapy Program
Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy, Oaks, PA
(www.cortiva.com)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal and Peripheral, Barral Institute
Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial, Barral Institute
Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax, Barral Institute
Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 & 2, Barral Institute
Rolf Movement: The Functional Rationale of the Recipe, Monica Caspari
Cranial Sacral Therapy workshop, Jim Asher
Working with Children and Babies, Jim Asher
Core Integration (Structural-Visceral), Liz Gaggini
Fascial and Membrane Technique, Peter Schwind
Biomechanics of Alignment, Liz Gaggini (connectivetissue.com)
Anatomy of Breath, Tom Myers
Orthopaedic Massage and Pain Management, James Waslaski
Strain-Counterstrain for the Spine, Jones Institute (jiscs.com)
Active Isolated Stretching, Aaron Mattes (stretchingusa.com)
Orthopaedic Massage : Injury Assessment and Treatment, Ben Benjamin
Anatomy Trains : Myofascial Meridians Workshop, Tom Myers
Myofascial Release, John Barnes
Bodywork for the Childbearing Year ® Certification, Kate Jordan
Sports Massage, AMTA
Healing and Sports Stone Massage Certification, Carollanne Crichton
Yoga Anatomy, Tom Myers
Yoga as Therapy, Doug Keller
Thai Yoga Bodywork, Michael Buck
OUTREACH
Sports Massage - St. Petersburg Triathlon, FL
Shiatsu Chair Massage - Q102 sponsored event, PA Sports Massage - 10k Christiana Care Marathon, DE
Yoga and Sports Massage - Villanova University Football Team, PA
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
Product Management, Regional Banking
Business Analyst, Training and Development
Business Analyst, Debit Cards
Product Management, Stored Value and Prepaid Cards Affiliate and Strategic Partnership Marketing
E-Business, Acquisitions and Channel Marketing
Client Server Developer, Marketing Services IS
Web Development and Design
International Industrial Event Marketing
BS in Management Information Systems, concentration in Decision Support Systems
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Diploma in Computer Studies, NCC, ICL, Malaysia
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