Structural Integration (Rolfing) - Bodywork in Madison
Meet Your Practitioner
With a B.S. in psychology I began my career counseling at-risk youth before discovering the world of bodywork. Active in nature and curious about the physical expression of self, I was drawn to the field of massage therapy wherein the body is asked and encouraged to promote self healing through the magnificent medium of touch.
I graduated from Sr. Rosalind's School of Professional Massage in St. Paul, MN in 2000. After graduating I served as on-site therapist for the University of Minnesota women's athletic teams before relocating to Boulder, CO, in 2001 to pursue continuing education opportunities.
In Boulder my practice broadened to include not only professional athletes, but a diverse clientele ranging in everything from
age to physical ability. The work I did blended a variety of modalities including Swedish, Sports, Trigger Point Therapy &
Connective Tissue Massage. I found that despite the background or the complaint, my clients were most satisfied with and received the
greatest benefit from 
the Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) I incorporated into every session. The CTM was an effective tool for
manipulating the fascia, but it was not grounded in a comprehensive study or understanding of how to affect change to the body as a
whole. Although my clients were benefiting from my work and seemed pleased with the results, I felt there was even greater
potential for them. I wanted to offer my clients something that extended beyond merely treating symptoms or chasing pain from one
part of the body only to see it resurface in another. Eager for the larger picture, I sought further study in Dr. Ida P Rolf's method of Structural Integration.
I completed my studies at the Boulder Institute of Structural Integration, a small school born of one instructor's desire to preserve the traditional teachings of Dr. Rolf. Upon completing the program in the spring of 2004, I continued studying advanced work with my mentor. Always seeking to strengthen my practice and broaden my perspective I have continued to complete continuing education courses with an array of amazingly gifted practitioners in the field.
Outside of work I enjoy exploring foreign territories and cultures, music and various forms of movement including cycling, skateskiing, running, climbing, dancing and yoga.
Affiliations
International Association of Structural Integration (IASI)
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist & Bodyworker
Association of Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
WI lic: 3787-46