About Me

Education, Experience, and Professional Organizations

• Master's Degree in Health Education
• Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Texas, 24 years experience with well over 500 hours of training.  
• Yoga Instructor Certification -Yoga Alliance
• Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage from the International Dr. Vodder School of North America (since 2006)  
• Re-certify every two years with the Dr. Vodder School International.  
• American Massage Therapy Association AMTA member since 1998.
• Work history
  • Employed by Presbyterian Hospital 8 years (1998-2006)
  • Back2relax (2006 to present)

Specializations are as follows: 

• Swedish massage
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point
• Deep Tissue
• Chair Massage
• Dr. Vodder Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Combined De congestive Therapy.

The first 4 modalities mentioned above aim to target Relaxation, or Pain Relief, or a combination of both. 

MLD, Manual Lymphatic Drainage is useful for

• Stimulating and Cleansing the Lymphatic System for Maximum Immune function and overall Wellness
• Facial MLD Tones, stimulates blood flow supporting healthy cell production, while also draining unwanted puffiness.
• Sinus/Allergy Relief
• Acute or Chronic Swelling, i.e. sports injuries or Primary or Secondary Lymphedema
• Pre- and Post Plastic Surgery
• Pre- and or Post Knee/Ankle surgery/replacement.

**Conditions in which MLD is NOT recommended include; congestive heart failure, blood clots within the past 6 months, active cancer when not approved by a Doctor, or active infection/fever.