I chose massage therapy after realizing that I needed to be my own advocate for my own health management. I graduated from Kaleidoscope School of Massage here in St. Louis in 1999 and have been practicing for 27 years. Through the years I have evolved my practice by intuitively working different modalities on individual bodies and taking numerous CEU classes to enrich my practice. I am a Certified Lymphatic Therapist with over 180 hours in this modality. My practice encompasses Swedish, Therapeutic, Cupping and Myofascial Release but my focus is MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) and relaxation massage. I love connecting with like minded clients and co-workers to help others along their own wellness journey and to enhance my own practice. I firmly believe touch is healing and light tough is powerful. Please note I do not offer deep/athletic massage in my practice any longer.
To supplement my wellness and massage practice I began practicing yoga in 2008 and received my Yoga Teacher Training Certificate in 2017. I practice yoga weekly along with Pilates. In my spare time I am outdoors as much as possible gardening, hiking, riding my bike and playing pickleball. Every body needs massage and every body will benefit from massage.
Lymph System Support
I've always believed that feeling well begins with understanding your body and giving it what it needs. One system that doesn't get talked about enough is the lymphatic system, even though it influences how we feel every single day. The lymphatic system is essentially your body's drainage network. It helps remove waste, supports immunity, reduces inflammation, and keeps everything moving. When it slows down, you may feel sluggish, heavy, puffy or tired. When it's functioning well, you feel lighter, clearer and more balanced. Supporting it doesn't require anything extreme. Just simple consistent rituals that help your body do what it was designed to do.
What is the lymphatic system? It's a network of vessels, nodes and organs that moves fluid throughout your body and filters out toxins. Unlike the circulatory system, it doesn't have its own pump. It relies on movement (muscle contraction), your breath and your daily habits. This is why supporting it consistently matter.
Lymph Daily Habits
Walk daily. Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stimulate lymphatic flow. Try to walk every day, even for 20 minutes. It's a simple habit that makes you feel better afterward.
Sauna and hydrate. Heat helps increase circulation and encourages the body to release stored toxins. If you have access to a sauna or even a hot bath its an amazing way to support your lymphatic system while helping your body relax. Ask about our infrared sauna.
Dry brushing. It only takes a minute or two, but it boost circulation, exfoliates the skin and support/stimulate lymphatic drainage. Best to do before a shower and can turn into a small wellness ritual.
Breath deeply and slow down. Your breath plays a huge role in lymphatic movement. Deep, slow breathing stimulates the diaphragm, which helps the lymph move throughout your body. It's a simple practice that creates more calm and clarity.