I am trained in a variety of modalities, all of which inform my breadth and depth as a bodyworker.  In the spirit of lifelong learning, I continue to seek training that adds to my self-awareness and repertoire.
 
 

Certification

 
  Certified Focusing Trainer   Ann Weiser Cornell, Ph.D.  
 


A process of attending inwardly to the way a problem or concern is held in the body, allowing for inner change and healing.
 

 
 

Biodynamic Psychology
and Massage

  Gerda Boyesen & Mary Molloy  


A type of massage that focuses on discharging stress and nervous energy to re-access your Primary Personality and core qualities; a stethoscope, placed on the belly, is used to listen to psycho-peristaltic sounds, which reflect the interaction of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
 

  Sexological Bodywork   Joseph Kramer, Ph.D.  
 


Certification in Sexological Bodywork through the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco
 

 
 

Psychodynamic Body
and Energywork

  Irmtraud & Anton Eckert  


Reichian bodywork based on Postural Integration, Biodynamic Psychology and Gestalt Therapy.
 

  Postural Integration®  

Anton Eckert &
Jack Painter, Ph.D.

 
 


Somatic-psychotherapy using deep myofascia strokes, gestalt therapy and breathwork to rebalance tissues, feelings and awareness
 

 
  CMT California Massage   Foothills Massage School  
 


Swedish and deep tissue massage
 

 
 

Training

 
  Trance Dance Therapy   Kay Hoffman  
 


Western modified shamanic practice utilizing posture, movement and dance as experiment and ritual; uses playful trance techniques to facilitate insights and "outlooks".
 

 
  Holotropic Breathwork   Stanislav Groff, Ph.D.  
 


Combines accelerated breathing with evocative music to reach a nonordinary state of consciousness; allows for profound inner healing.
 

 
  Middendorf Breathwork   Ilse Middendorf, Ph.D.  
 


A contemplative form of breath education based on connecting with the natural breath; promotes a conscious dialog between you and your breath, free from control of the human will.
 

 
 

Nonviolent
Communication (NVC)

  Marshall Rosenberg  
 


Communication, based on observing, feeling, needing and requesting, that inspires compassion from others and offers compassion to others.

 

 
  Systemic Family Therapy   Bert Hellinger  
 


Works with the systemic orders of families that allow love to unfold; Solution to problems occur when each family member assumes her/his appropriate place and responsibilities in life ── and avoids intervening in each other's destiny.
 

 
 

Training Assistant Positions

 
 


DYADE, Institute for Psychodynamic Body and Energy Work
 

  Irmtraud & Anton Eckert  
 


Trance Dance Therapy Training
 

  Kay Hoffman  
 

Current Training & Studies

 
  NVC Dance Floors   Bridget Belgrave  
 


A kinesthetic approach to learning, practicing and teaching nonviolent communication.
 

 
  Treasure Maps To
The Soul
  Ann Weiser, Ph.D.
& Barbara McGavin
 
 


Advanced Inner Relationship Focusing
 

 

 

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