Hello everyone! I want to take a minute to introduce myself and share with you my background and healing philosophy.

By college degree I am a geophysicist. I never really had any intentions of following this line of training but the physics aspect always intrigued me (hence my eventual journey into structural therapy). I graduated from The School Of Healing Arts as a Holistic Health Practitioner in 2001 and continued to expand my knowledge through apprenticeships with chiropractors, physical therapists, and accomplished bodywokers. I have received teacher certifications in both Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga and have been teaching my own unique blend of the two since 1999. In 2001, I helped create Optimal Performance Bodywork with Todd Durkin, a nationally renowned personal trainer here in San Diego. Optimal Performance Bodywork is one of the most comprehensive massage protocols available, combining the best ideas and principles from the top bodywork methods available today. In 2003, I held the position of Director of Therapy and Education at the Symmetry Pain Relief Clinic, a posture therapy center in La Jolla. From there I created TrueBalance: A revolutionary pain relief method designed to eliminate pain at its source and help people return to their active lifestyles. TrueBalance is the synergy of my extensive massage and yoga training with the science of posture rehabilitation.

My philosophy on healing is that in order to correct a problem, like pain, we must understand the origin of the problem and then focus attention there, systematically retraining and reintegrating the body back into its natural state. I often say that trying to eliminate chronic pain with drugs and surgery is like smashing a fire alarm to put out a fire. While you may have stopped that annoying beeping, there is still a raging fire about to consume your home. Healing is about a return to balance, or wholeness. I don’t care what the problem is, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. The answer lies in undoing that which is causing the problem and giving the education necessary to help someone avoid the same problem in the future. This philosophy is my foundation as a healer and the cornerstone of TrueBalance.