I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Univeristy of Vermont in Burlington, VT. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Western State College of Gunnison, Colorado with an emphasis in exercise physiology. Expanding on my education, I became a certified personal trainer and certified cycling coach. I became acquainted with massage as an aid to bicycle racing. I chose The Muscular Therapy Institute (MTI) in Cambridge, MA because of their strong program and excellent reputation.

As a result, I have more than 4000 hours of instructional training from almost 9 years of school in the area of human movement and bodywork. I have worked with the Harvard Swim Team, The MTI Sports Massage Team, at spas and for myself for over 11 years. I  also taught kinesiology in the massage therapy program at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, NY.

Another important aspect of my life is the invaluable learning experience I had about the physiology of exercise and psychology of athletes. Through out my bicycle and nordic ski racing career, I experienced things about my body and mind that cannot be taught. I won several state championships, competed in several collegiate national championships, and rode my bicycle across the country. I continue to ride my bicycles non-competitively, snowboard, kayak, hike, and ski.