I began my formal bodywork education in 2009, starting out in massage therapy but quickly delving into the corrective exercise side of personal training and yoga. My passionate journey into the world of helping others stemmed from pain that began over a decade ago. I earned not one but two Associates of Applied Science Degrees in Clinical Massage Therapy and Sports and Exercise Science by 2012 at Saint Paul College.
In 2011, I founded Shift Fitness & Massage, a haven of healing and rehabilitation “for the rest of us” that were not typical gym user but deserved the most up to date education and top results.
While already educated in the techniques of James Waslaski in Orthopedic Massage Techniques, I still attended his in-person workshop, experienced his healing touch with my knee and shoulder personally, and also listened to who he was learning from.
This led me to Erik Dalton, and I was hooked on his techniques. I was one of the first to complete the highest education for massage and bodywork, Master of Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy (MMT), which has led many clients with complex body issues to me.
My experience as a desk worker for over 20 years still fuels my desire to help others and prevent serious overuse injuries before they worsen. That’s why I am so passionate about posture and daily habits to prevent dysfunction down the road.
This led my journey of learning to the American Posture Institute (API), founded by chiropractors Dr. Krista Burns and Dr. Mark Wade. What began with the Certified Ergonomic Specialist led to Posture Specialist, Pediatric Posture, Posture Specialist, Neurological Posture, and now Master Posture Practitioner.
Throughout the years I still continue to do online and in person and Certifications with NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and ACE (American Council of Exercises) and Yoga Fit as well as Yoga U online. I have 30+ certifications including orthopedic exercise, senior fitness and Health Coaching.
From that learning background and experience, I created repeatable results. Looking at the body in all-dimensional movement patterns, assessing and correcting on the table while engaging the client, I was able to achieve better and faster results.
Shifting People out of Pain and Shifting the mind from hopeless to hopeful has resulted in countless transformations with my clients.
The Shift 3D Method™ breaks the pain cycle faster by blending advanced massage therapy techniques with therapeutic yoga, bodyweight training, and even a dash of dance, creating a unique and effective method that clients love. Most importantly, I have found that combining these methods provides the fastest, most effective, and lasting RESULTS!
