I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity of the human body and the natural world.  That interest inspired me to complete my pre-medical school requirements at Tufts University while majoring in Environmental Studies. The path of studying conventional medicine didn’t feel quite right to me and I found myself drawn to the marine ecology, where everything was connected.

I earned a Masters in Marine Affairs and worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for several years, trying to balance both socioeconomic and conservation needs in areas of the ocean. I approached my work holistically, considering the whole ecosystem, including all of the influencing factors, to foster long-term sustainability. While I enjoyed my work, I often traveled and had to work long hours. I yearned for a job where being in tune with your own body was valued in addition to your hard work and dedication. I found myself frequently thinking about massage therapy.

After some medical complications with the birth of my first child, my career priorities shifted. Instead of spending my time on regional or national issues, I wanted to connect with local people in a tactile, direct, and real way. I recognized a powerful desire to promote wellness within myself and others. I pursued massage therapy school and knew right away that I chose the right professional healing path. I graduated from the Cortiva Institute in 2010 and have been practicing in the Boston areas since then.

As I reoriented my career I recognized the parallels between the two seemingly different paths; whether for an ecosystem or a person, they each look beyond symptoms to seek comprehensive healing. They both rest on the underlying principle that everything is connected.