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After retiring from being a professional ballerina at the ripe age of 18, I attended college in Virginia and discovered athletics, weight training and teaching Yoga and fitness classes. Post college, I moved to Boulder, CO and began my career in the fitness industry – personal training, teaching classes and owning several small businesses including my own personal training facility. Over the years, I became increasingly concerned with the chronic pain and stiffness that many of my clients experienced due to injury or surgery rehabilitation, overuse, or just growing older. I also experienced some aches, pain and stiffness after many years of physical activity. After going through the Rolfing® 10 Series, I immediately felt more youthful, more fluid with my body’s movement and free of the aches, pain and stiffness I had previously experienced. I was convinced that Rolfing was something I wanted to offer my clients and others – knowing I could help improve their quality of living. I graduated from The Rolf Institute® and quickly found a wonderful response to my work. I have added the Advanced Rolfing certification and Neuro-Fascial Integration training to my list of qualifications and I continue to advance my skills and knowledge by enrolling in continuing education courses on a regular basis.

I have a private practice in Boulder, CO where I practice Rolfing, Neuro-Fascial Integration, Massage, and Canine Massage/Rolfing. The Neuro-Fascial Intergation work that I offer greatly relieves all kinds of tendonitis and over-use symptoms. I continue to personal train clients and to offer Yoga, which helps maintain the positive changes they experience from Rolfing. Because of my strong background with movement, my clients enjoy that I incorporate Rolf Movement in their structural sessions, which further helps them to hold onto their positive changes that they experience and which also enhances their experience. Drawing on my years of experience in health & fitness, I also enjoy directing the Group Fitness Program at One Boulder Fitness in downtown Boulder. This is also where I teach classes and train clients.

To help you realize your potential in life and to enhance your quality of living, I highly recommend Rolfing, Yoga and a personalized exercise program.