At an early age I was guided by a passion to care for others. Working as a certified nursing assistant before discovering the beautiful healing art that is massage and later aesthetics and skincare, I learned that when we feel good, even if it is ‘just’ because we look better, our internal chemistry changes, and we experience reduced pain, anxiety, stress. When we feel radiant, we truly are radiant. So, if you'd like to shine a little brighter, I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Please explore the educational and experiential journey that I have been taking listed below.
Professional Associations
Student Nurse Association
Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals
Associated Skin Care Professionals
MATC Aesthetician Advisory Committee Member
Hands On Trade Association
National Aesthetic Spa Network
Nutritional Aesthetic Alliance
Schools Attended
MPTC Nursing Program (2024-present)
MATC Aesthetics Program (2016-2017)
UWWC Assoc. of Arts and Science Degree (2006-2009)
Blue Sky Educational Foundation (2000-2002)
Certifications
Wilderness First Aid (2023)
First Aid/CPR (most recent 2023)
Dermaplaning (2020)
Microcurrent (2019)
Wisconsin Licensed Aesthetician #4027-86 (2017)
Microdermabrasion (2017)
Chemical Peels (2017)
Klose Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (2015)
ICTA Certified Cupping Therapist (2014)
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (2013)
Certified Precision Neuromuscular Therapist (2007)
Wisconsin Licensed Massage Therapist #2732-146 (2003)
National Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (2002)
MPTC First Responder Training (2000)
Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (1997)
Experience
Licensed Aesthetician 2017-current
Massage Therapist 2000-current
Study group leader for Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 2008-current
Tester for Precision Neuromuscular Therapist Certification 2008-current
Instructor Blue Sky cadaver lab at UWWC 2007-2015
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy teaching assistant 2004-current
Massage therapist at Freedom Physical Therapy 2013-2015
Instructor for Blue Sky School of Massage 2005-2012
Supervisor for Blue Sky School of Massage student clinic 2007-2009
Continuing Education
MBK Acne Detective E-Course (current training)
Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance (current training)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2024)
Face Reality Certified Acne Specialist (2022)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2022)
Essential Facial Massage with Lydia Sarfati (2022)
Where Beauty Meets Devices (2022)
Understanding Skin Analysis (2022)
Anatomy Trains Structural Essentials: Tensegrity Spine (2021)
Committed to Health & Safety Infection Control (2020)
Eyes on Cancer Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness (2020)
Acne Extractions: Answering the When/Why/How (2020)
Understanding LED Light Therapy (2020)
Anti-Aging Facial Using Thermal Heat, LED, and Ultrasonic Vibration (2020)
The Science of Aging & Epigenetics (2020)
The Skinny on Skin (2020)
Fact or Fiction—The Chemistry Behind Effective Skin Care Products (2020)
Improving the Barrier Function (2020)
Inclusive Messages: How We Impact Who is Coming in the Door (or Not)(2020)
Skin Care Ingredients–The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (2020)
Ingredients That Create Permanent Changes in the Skin (2020)
Barbicide Certification (2020)
Dermaplaning Certification with Erin Clancy (2020)
PNMT for the Low Back & Thoracic Spine (2020)
Viktoria DeAnn Intro to Peptides (2019)
7E Wellness Microcurrent Certification (2019)
DOHI Massage (2019)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2019)
Ethics (2019)
Tama Research Center Microcurrent (2019)
Superficial Peeling Methods with Skin Script’s Chemical Peels (2019)
SkinScript Product Knowledge Training (2019)
SkinScript SkinTensive Two Day Training (2019)
Berodin Wax MATC Inservice (2018)
PNMT Nerve Dysfunction of the Upper Body (2018)
Relax n Wax Training (2018)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2018)
Face & Body Midwest Spa Conference and Expo (2018)
Kinesiology Taping: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes (2017)
Institute of Beauty & Wellness- Complexion Make-up (2017)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2017)
Face & Body Midwest Spa Conference and Expo-Advanced Education (2017)
Reiki Level 3 (2016)
Reiki Level 2 (2016)
Cadaver Lab (2016)
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (2016)
PNMT for the Lower Extremity (2015)
Spa Services & Hydrotherapy at Kohler Waters Spa (2015)
Manual Lymph Drainage (2015)
Cadaver Lab (2015)
Northern Style Thai Massage Part 1 (2015)
Northern Style Thai Massage Part 2 (2015)
PNMT Form & Function (2014)
Evaluation and Treatment of TMJ Disorders and Craniofascial Pain (2014)
Million Dollar Hands: Business and Time Management (2014)
Seated Massage (2014)
Thai on the Table (East Meets West) (2014)
Kinetic Massage (2014)
ICTA Contemporary Cupping Methods (2014)
Cadaver Lab (2014)
PNMT for the Low Back and Thoracic Spine (2014)
Precision Kinematics (2013)
PNMT Colloquium (2013)
Thai Massage with KohaYoga (2013)
Cadaver Lab (2013)
Sports Therapy and Pain Management (2012)
Sports Nutrition (2012)
Cadaver Workshop (2012)
Cadaver Lab (2012)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Head and Neck (2012)
Massage for Cancer, AIDS, and Post-Mastectomy (2011)
Mystery of Pain (2011)
Precision Neural Mobilization (2011)
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for the Bodyworker (2011)
Exercise Physiology of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder (2011)
Cadaver Lab (2011)
Cancer and Massage Therapy with Susan Salvo (2010)
Being a Respected Member of the Sports Health Care Team with Pat Archer (2010)
Soft Tissue Release of the Cranial Base with Paul St. John (2010)
Recognizing & Communicating Skin Conditions with The World Skin Project (2010)
Capturing and Maintaining Student Attention with Laurie Craig (2010)
Managing Students’ Emotional Responses to Learning with Carole Osborne (2010)
Teaching Tips for the Sage on Stage with Dianne Polsen (2010)
Cadaver Lab (2010)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy: Form & Function (2009)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Spine and Thorax (2009)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Lower Extremity (2009)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Upper Extremity (2009)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Head and Neck (2009)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Research Symposium-Presenter (2009)
Cadaver Lab (2009)
Massage for Autoimmune Disorders: Decreasing Pain & Fatigue through Touch (2008)
Ancient Chinese Beauty Secrets and Rejuvenation Methods (2008)
Chronic Pain (2008)
Cadaver Lab (2008)
PNMT: Clinical Management of Myofascial Pain & Fibromyalgia Syndrome (2007)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Research Symposium (2007)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Spine-Level II (2007)
Ethics (2007)
Cadaver Lab (2007)
Myofascial Release: An Encounter with Touch (2006)
Precision Muscular Mobilization-The Extremities (2006)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy: Form & Function (2006)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Lower Extremity (2006)
Precision Muscular Mobilization-The Spine (2006)
Cadaver Lab (2006)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Spine and Thorax (2005)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Upper Extremity (2005)
Lomi Lomi Level Three (2005)
Chinese Medical Massage for the Western Practitioner (2005)
Cadaver Lab (2005)
Mother’s Massage (for Pregnancy) (2004)
Lomi Lomi Level One & Two (2004)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the TMJ (2004)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Head and Neck (2003)
Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy Level Two (2003)
Ethics (2003)
Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy Level One (2003)
CranioSacral Therapy (2002)
Lymphatic Massage (2002)
Reiki Level 1 & 2 (2002)
Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Lower Extremity (2002)
Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Trunk (2001)
Energy Medicine: Polarity Therapy & Myofascial Integration (2001)
Reiki Level One (2001)
Jin Shin Do Acupressure (2001)
World of Natural Medicine (2000)
Tui Na: An Introduction (2000)