CREDENTIALS

General Educational Background
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Master of Arts in Religious Studies, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
  • Doctor of Ministry, Meadville/Lombard Theological School, Chicago, Illinois
  • Master of Public Management, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Massage Therapy Training
  • Certificate of Graduation, Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Students at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy complete a 682-hour program over twelve months that includes the following subjects:
  • Swedish Massage Therapy
  • Neuromuscular (Trigger Point) Therapy
  • Myofascial Massage
  • Anatomy and Physiology I, II, and III
  • Pathology for the Massage Therapist
  • Medications and Massage
  • Introduction to Assessment and Kinesiology
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Intern Clinic
  • Sports and Flexibility
  • Introduction to Clinical Hydrotherapy
  • Introduction to Aromatherapy
  • Introduction to the Alexander Technique
  • Introduction to Shiatsu
  • Chair Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki 
  • Principles of Touch:  Professional Communication and Interaction
  • Concepts of Health and Hygiene
  • Somatic Psychology
  • Students Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Professional Ethics I and II
  • Pennsylvania Laws and Regulations
  • Ethical Business Practices for Massage Therapy
  • Marketing Massage
  • Tools of the Trade​​
Continuing Education
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires all Licensed Massage Therapists to complete continuing education courses for license renewal.  I have completed the following continuing education courses:
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Unraveling the Mystery of Cervical Pain:  Whiplash and Central Ligament Sprains
  • ​Unraveling the Mystery of Cervical Pain:  Client History and Treatment Options for Neck Pain
  • Unraveling the Mystery of Cervical Pain:  TP 7 Ligament Sprains​
  • Unraveling the Mystery of Cervical Pain:  Lateral Ligament Sprains
  • Multiple Sclerosis:  Fighting Back with Massage
  • Upper Body:  Addressing Shoulder and Neck Pain with Massage
  • Scar Tissue and Massage
  • Training to Become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS)
Licensed Massage Therapist #MSG013439

AFFILIATIONS

In my previous career, I was an ordained minister in a progressive and inclusive denomination, and I hope that some measure of spirituality or mindfulness has accompanied me into my present calling. ​ In college, I was a physics major, and I hope that an appreciation for science-based practice has also accompanied me into my present calling.  I enjoy hiking, backpacking, and spending time with my family. 
To schedule your massage appointment, please call 412-422-2222.
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