About

Hi, there!

I’m a graduate of SHI Integrative Medical Massage School, and I also hold a BA in dance and psychology from the University of Iowa.

I stumbled upon massage when working through a mild ballet injury, and I love helping other people with similar issues – tweaks and twinges that come with active lifestyles or repetitive movements and annoyingly keep you from feeling your best. Playing Sherlock Holmes to what’s causing your pain is my favorite kind of work. Having my fair share of upper back, shoulder, and neck issues, I love to help de-tangle the muscles of this area for more freedom of movement and less pain.

My sessions combine this targeted, specific work with slow, broad, calming work to help alleviate the stress of everyday life. In a world that dings, pings, beeps, and buzzes constantly, taking a break from the fast pace is important. Come lay on my table. I’ll get the hot towels and eye mask ready and help you reset.

I came to Cincinnati in 2013 to work as a professional dancer, actor, and teaching artist, and this background serves me well as a massage therapist. I have a small obsession with learning how the body works, especially muscles and joints – I took my first anatomy class at a summer dance workshop as a 15 year old.

I currently teach with Cincinnati Ballet’s adaptive dance program, CB Moves, leading accessible dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease and teens with varying disabilities. I also serve on the board of Know Theatre of Cincinnati (home of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival), where I first found a home in this unfamiliar city over 10 years ago.

OH License #33.026159

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Hours + Location

Hours:
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

3069 Madison Road, Unit B
Cincinnati, OH 45209