History
As a dancer and survivor of depression and anxiety, Acu-Yoga, or self-acupressure, combined with the practice of Hatha Yoga and meditation, helped pave the way to self healing for me. Movement has always been a part of my creative and healing process and offering therapeutic massage and Acu-Yoga to others is my way of effecting a positive change in my internal and external world. I have practiced many different traditions of Hatha Yoga over the past 19 years including, but not limited to; Iyengar, Ashtanga, Integral, Bikram, Sivananda, before finding my niche in the practice of Acu-Yoga. Acupressure massage was my primary tool for combating the physiological symptoms of my own depression, anxiety and addiction. I began working on others in 2002 after studying at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley and look forward to continuing my professional development there.
Specialties
Healing Intuitive Therapeutic Massage Offering 70, 90, and 120 minutes massage therapy sessions, and 60 minute Yoga physical therapy sessions. Book your session at my studio in Oakland's Laurel District inside the Oakland Acupuncture Project. A fusion of traditional Chinese acupressure, shiatsu, Swedish and deep tissue massage distinctly tailored to address, relieve, and prevent your stress and repetitive induced physical symptoms. My manner is intuitive, knowledgeable, communicative, respectful and professional. Through a series of assessment questions and guided breathing and relaxation, I encourage clients to deepen their connection with, and awareness of, their body's. Whether your lifestyle is active, stationary or impaired; Alchemy Massage & Movement Therapy will enable you to transform your stress into strength, empower you towards inner peace and relaxation, and help improve your physical comfort.