B i o g r a p h y
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I have been a bodyworker with a license to practice massage therapy in NYS since 2000. I became a massage therapist after dancing, professionally in ballet and modern dance for over 25 years. Throughout my career I worked through various injuries and learned alot about how my body works as well as how it heals and stays healthy. I became fascinated by anatomy while working with my teachers in the Alexander technique, Klein technique and yoga. Becoming a massage therapist was a way I could continue to explore the living,breathing anatomy with bodies other than my own. My studies have continued into the subtly expressive fields of Zero Balancing and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. I continue my connection with dance through teaching dance classes for people with Parkinson's Disease at New York Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist.
I gratefully acknowledge my teachers; Heidi Fokine, Grace Grochowski, Mandy Chan, Rachel Lynch-John, Genny Kapular, June Ekman and Barbara Mahler for their invaluable insight and deep
intelligience of the body.
Certifications:
2021 - Completed 200-hour yoga teacher training with The Giving Room, Heidi Fokine, lead teacher
2013 - Teacher training with Dance for PD at the Mark Morris Dance Center - David Leventhal and Misty Owens
2011 - Completed two year foundation training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Franklyn Sills
2010 - Graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Empire State College
2008 - Certification in Zero Balancing, founded by Fritz Smith
2005 - Certification in Infant Massage Instruction
2004 - Massage therapist for Mikhail Baryshnikov solo tour
2000 - Certification in Prenatal massage from Niara Healing Arts
2000 - Graduation from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy- 1000 hours
1993 - Received a "Bessie", New York Dance and Performance Award, for sustained achievement in the works of Susan Marshall &
Co.
1985-2000 - Founding member of Susan Marshall & Co. a New York based modern dance company which performed at Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Joyce Theatre, Dance Theatre Workshop, Winter Garden,
Jacob's Pillow, as well as cities and festivals throughout the U.S. and internationally.
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