2010-2012: Currently working as Soigneur (care-giver) on international tours with prominent vocal artist & band.  Continuing work as Massage Therapist, Organizational Development (OD) consultant, and Volunteer EMT for Vashon Island Fire and Rescue.

1994-2010: Continued private massage practice, earned Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science.  Trained and worked as Leadership and OD consultant in corporate and non-profit sectors.  Also worked as professional bicycle tour guide/wine educator in France.

1996: Moved to Vashon Island, WA., helped found Vashon Massage Community to promote professional development and networking among Licensed Massage Practitioners.

1990-1994: Developed successful On-Site Massage & Workplace Wellness consulting business.  Worked as assistant to the physician and Massage Therapist in Integrative Osteopathic medical practice, Ann Arbor, MI, continued private massage practice.

1985-1990: Worked in private massage practice and as Massage Therapist at spas in Napa Valley, CA. Joined American Massage Therapy Association.

1985: Earned massage license after 1,000 hrs of study in Massage, Hydrotherapy and Gestalt therapy at Florida School of Massage, Gainesville, FL.

1978–84: Studied and worked in winemaking in Napa Valley, CA; Burgundy, France.  Began self-directed study of massage and wellness.

1975: Received first professional massage at Dr. Wilkenson’s Spa, Calistoga, CA., had EUREKA! experience, decided to study massage.