As a college athlete at San Francisco State University, I was under the impression that the pain and injuries that I suffered were permanent. Even after graduating, the chronic pain persisted from the repetitive strain injuries I had developed. It wasn't until after I received my first massage, as a massage student, that I discovered it’s healing power. I was ecstatic and began receiving regular massage. Soon, I began to feel my joints get stronger as they recovered from my old injuries. As the pain began to subside, I only wished I had known about massage while I was still in training. I know I would have been a much healthier, happier and probably more successful athlete.
I soon discovered that I wanted to learn why and how massage was so effective so I began a course of study to become a professional therapist. As I learned, I realized that massage matched perfectly with my interests, more so than any of my previous studies, and I graduated with honors at the top of my class. I completed over 720 hours of training to earn my professional certification and shortly afterwards opened Relax and Renew Massage. I have loved every minute of it ever since.
It was my own life experience that gave me my passion for massage therapy. I understand first hand what it is like to feel pain from stress and injuries. I know the burden that they can be on the body for athletes or any working professional. Our constant activities and the daily stresses that we put upon ourselves cause discomfort and pain over time. But massage has brought me the understanding that the body knows how to heal itself. As a massage therapist it is my privilege to aid the body in its direction towards better well-being.
Massage is a powerful tool for sustaining life's many stresses in today's busy world. It is an essential part of health maintenance regardless of whether a person has had specific muscle and joint injuries. I am grateful that massage is now a regular part of my life, and truly wish that everyone could make it part of their own routine for maintaining health and energy. I will do my part to make that wish a reality. I have energy to spare, I am aggressive in my pursuits as a massage therapist, and I am great at what I do!
