2007-2009 Clayton College of Natural Health. MS in Natural Health. Highest Honors. Curriculum included Nutrition, Biology, Cancer Treatment, Anatomy, Holistic Development, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Mind/Body Wellness and Research and Dissertation. Currently pursuing her PhD.
2008 American Naturopath Medical Association Convention. 26 hours of lecture on various topics such as Nutrition for Stress, Fingernail and Tongue Analysis, Chronic Pain, Iridology, Bio-identical Hormones, Inflammation, Cancer Therapies, Skin disorders, Legal Concerns and CPR Certification.
June 2008 Food First Seminar with Crayhon Research. 6 hour lecture on nutritional research and case studies.
March 2008 Food First Seminar with Crayhon Research. 6 hour lecture on latest in nutritional research and health.
2006-2007 Clayton College of Natural Health. Doctor of Naturopathy for Health Care Professionals. Highest Honors. Curriculum included Herbology, Iridology, Homeopathy, Diet, Cleansing and Nutrition, Mind-body medicine, Practicum and Assessment techniques.
2007 Energetic Kinesiology and Muscle Testing 8 hours. Work with kinesiology to assess conditions and recommend natural remedies.
2007 American Naturopath Medical AssociationConvention 26 hours of lecture on various topics such as Cell Healing, Nutrition, Whole Foods, Minerals, Iridology, Detoxification, Children’s Nutrition, Natural Pain Relief, Hormones, Emotional Medicine, Heart Disease, and Color Healing. Special workshops in Probiotics, Energy Balancing, Pain Relief and Intestinal Disorders.
2007 Healing And the Childbearing Year Central Coast Doula Association Conference featuring Penny Simkin. Childhood Sexual Abuse and its effect on childbearing, Postpartum care, Infant care, Healing Remedies for the childbearing year.
2007 Dr’sGaby and Wright Nutrition and Disease Lecture 4 day lecture addressing every vitamin, mineral, enzyme and amino acid and information on nutrition for over 300 diseases and disorders.
2006 American Naturopath Medical AssociationConvention 26 hours of lecture on various topics such as Nutrition, Mind-body medicine, Herbs, Chinese Medicine, Breath work, Homeopathics, Cancer, Depression and Diabetes education.
2006 Clayton College of Natural Health. Certificate of Natural Wellness Highest Honors, Curriculum included Nutrition, Mind-Body Medicine, Alternative Practices, Holistic Lifestyles, and Energy Techniques.
2004-2005 Stratford Career Institute Natural Health Consultant Program, Honors, Curriculum included Herbs, Homeopathy, Smoking Cessation, Diet, Exercise, Health Counseling and Digestive Health Issues.
2003 Medical Massage Certification LMTSuccessGroup, 45 hour program with training in Postural Distortion, Back Conditions, Cervical Conditions, Arm and Leg Disorders, Insurance Billing and Healing with E-Stim.
2001 Training and Certification SB School of Massage, 200 hour program with training in Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, On-site Chair, Chiropractic Massage, Pregnancy, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Polarity Balancing, Anatomy and Ethics and Business.
1995 Training and Certification School of Massage, Encino, CA. 75 hour program with training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Anatomy and Ethics.
1990 3 years Private Study with Pat Mauro, LMT, RN, EMT; Pittsburgh, PA. Training in Deep Tissue, Body Manipulation, Herbs, and Intuitive Massage
1988-1992 Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA BFA theatre, Minor in Psychology, graduated Cum Laude.
Reiki Certification to Master Level with Diane Vaughn RM, Venice, CA. I have taught group as well as individual classes and perform healings and attunements.
Further/Self-Study in Pet Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Polarity Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Acupressure/Trigger Point, Mind/Body Healing, Magnetics, Anatomy, pH, Assessment and Palpation Techniques, Medical Terms.
Professional:
~October 2008 Lecture on "Staying Sick" How our minds effect our bodies and our health. Spiritland Bistro, Tuesday nights for health lecture series.
~October 2008 Special guest on Champagne Sunday radio show on health. Interviewed about Bach Flower Essences.
~ August 2008 Hour long radio interview on natural health consulting for Wellness Experience radio show.
~ May 2008 Lectured at Girls Inc., on natural health and starting your own business.
~Oct 2006, Jan 2007 Lectured at Antioch University on Depression and Natural Health.
~Featured writer in Bizchicksrule, Southwest Blend, the August and December '07 issues of SB Fitness Magazine and Nov/Dec '07 issue of Massage Magazine.
~Featured in articles in Everyday Health.com, Massage Magazine, SB Fitness Magazine, Different Strokes, Pacific Coast Business Times, Bottle Water Web and Dermascope Magazine.
~Selected by Massage Magazine as a “Best Practice” for 2006 and 2007
~Licensed for massage therapy in SB County and Cities of SB and Goleta.
~Member of Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals, Clayton College Alumni Association, American Naturopath Medical Association, National Association of Women Business Owners and Central Coast Doula Association.
Employment:
Private Massage and Natural Health Practice, 2001-present SANTA BARBARA, CA (formerly in Los Angeles, CA 1995-1999) Work with individuals (22-26/week) in a therapeutic setting for recovery from injuries/stress. Close work with local chiropractors for continuity of care. Use techniques including deep tissue, trigger point, prenatal techniques, and Reiki. Currently employ 3 therapists as independent contractors. Perform natural health consultations to assist clients in making gentle changes towards better health. Also work as a birth assistant.
Selected as a “Best Practice” by Massage Magazine for 2006 AND 2007
Santa Barbara Business College, Faculty, September 2007 – present SANTA BARBARA, CA Instructor for Pathology for Massage, Nutrition for Fitness and Introduction to Nutrition. Tasks involve lecture, class planning, grading, exam design and research.
Massage Therapist/Chiropractic Assistant, 2001-2003 DR’S CRAVIOTTO, DAWSON AND WAGNER, DC’s Work closely with chiropractors on treatment of their patients. Use primarily deep tissue and trigger point work. Active charting with SOAP notes and doctor conferences.
Massage Therapist/Physical Therapy Aide, 2001 SANTA BARBARA INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL CENTER, PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT Promote healing of pre and post op patients with various work-related injuries including low back strain, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and knee and shoulder problems. Work directly with physicians, communication using SOAP notes. Utilize a variety of therapeutic options: massage, e-stim, heat packs, ice massage, stretching and weight training, ultrasound and paraffin dips. Typically see patients from onset of diagnosis through to discharge.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy reading, teaching, writing, dancing, theatre, improv, my 2 3/4 cats and drinking wine with my husband.
