Having a degree in Sports Medicine and my certification in athletic training (ATC), I have worked in many diverse fields including physical therapy clinics, high schools, college/university settings, military and most recently, law enforcement. I have always made manual therapies (massage, stretching, and myofacial release) a significant part of my treatment plans.
Having added massage therapy (LMT) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) to my certifications, I am able to treat the whole active person not just treat injuries after they happen. I have concentrated on using massage to reach others in the community to help them in personal healing whether it be relaxation, reducing soreness, or increasing flexibility.
My goals are to evaluate a person to identify and correct possible imbalances to prevent or reduce risk of injury including on the field/court (pulled muscle, strength), labor at home or work (gardening, shoveling, moving heavy things) or working in the office (posture, stress.) I believe in identifying and treating the issue in order to fix the problem – not just continually treating the symptoms. I look forward to meeting you and helping you meet your fitness and wellness goals.