About Me
My Journey in Manual Therapy and Beyond

Massage Therapy / Bodywork

I graduated in 2014 from the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, where I learned a holistic approach and the importance of body awareness. ​Self-care is the first thing we learned at the massage school. I encourage and offer resources for my clients to self-care at home between sessions.

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Many of my clients have pain and/or mobility issues especially caused by arthritis, injury and surgery. Even if they go through physical therapy, they require more thorough manipulation of the soft tissues. I am also familiar with myofascial (muscle and its surrounding connective tissue) problems caused by various medical conditions such as: Diabetes, Cancer, MS, ALS, Lung diseases, Parkinson's, Cushing syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Scoliosis, RA, Central Sensitization, etc. I treat each client differently despite the same medical condition according to their symptoms and needs on that day.

My biggest interest is the neuroscience of pain. It is fascinating to learn how intricate and resilient our body is, and there is so much that we don't yet know about our body. I took a workshop of DermoNeuroModulation (DNM) in Canada in 2018, which opened my eyes to focus more on the nervous system than the soft tissues. And I am following the recent discussions and webinars of pain science.

Body/Mind Connection

Practicing and teaching Tai Chi made me focus more on "mindfulness" for stress and pain management in my practice. I integrate mindfulness into my sessions to help my clients appreciate and experience the present moment to relax deeply and reduce pain. It also helps your mental wellness especially anxiety. Please read my blog.

It became clear that the body cannot be healed without a peaceful mind. Pain and anxiety/depression are often associated with traumas including minor accidents and routine medical procedures. I discovered Somatic Experiencing® (SE) and learned an integrative approach of SE and manual therapy from Adrienne Engel, a fellow alumnus, in 2025.​

Reiki

I was not a believer of Reiki or energy work. However, having used my hands for helping people feel better for years, I can't help but think of the power of touch. I became a Reiki practitioner in 2024 and a Jikiden Reiki® practitioner in Japan in 2025 hoping to help more clients, especially those who are hypersensitive to a massage. 

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Hobby

​I enjoy photography to be in the moment.