December 21, 2019 is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; the day with the least amount of sunlight. Here in Michigan, we only have 8.5-9 hours of sunlight today. Winter Solstice is a time for celebrating the return to light. It is also a time for deep reflection on the darkness. Honoring the darkness is essential for a holistic approach to life. Although I tend towards optimism and choosing to focus on the positives in life, the truth is we cannot have light witho

Accepting New Students! Beginning in January 2020 I am offering a new six month apprenticeship series in Thai massage and Shiatsu. Read on to learn more.... Apprenticeship Description: You are invited to expand your understanding of Thai massage and Shiatsu with the ongoing guidance of an experienced practitioner. Semi-private (2-4 students) apprenticeships in Thai massage and Shiatsu are being offered to the serious student who wants to delve into the subtleties of these pra

Winter Solstice is a time for deep reflection. December 21, 2018 is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; the day with the least amount of sunlight. Here in Michigan, we only have 8.5-9 hours of sunlight today. Although with our typical grey winter skies, we can barely call it sunlight. This darkness is essential for our growth. Although I tend towards optimism and choosing to focus on the positives in life, the truth is we cannot have light without darkness. I enco

Accepting New Students! Beginning in January 2019 I am offering a new six month apprenticeship series in Thai massage and Shiatsu. Read on to learn more.... Apprenticeship Description: You are invited to expand your understanding of Thai massage and Shiatsu with the ongoing guidance of an experienced practitioner. Semi-private (2-4 students) apprenticeships in Thai massage and Shiatsu are being offered to the serious student who wants to delve into the subtleties of these pra

Accepting New Students! This fall I am offering a new six month apprenticeship series in Thai massage and Shiatsu. Read on to learn more.... Apprenticeship Description: You are invited to expand your understanding of Thai massage and Shiatsu with the ongoing guidance of an experienced practitioner. Semi-private (2-4 students) apprenticeships in Thai massage and Shiatsu are being offered to the serious student who wants to delve into the subtleties of these practices. Although

Studying Thai massage with Chris Ray this past week was nothing short of transformative. Class overlooked the shores of Lake Superior and this view of nature in all her glory augmented the learning and healing taking place. Chris Ray is one of the most intuitive and stupendous Thai massage practitioners alive today. His use of body weight and straps to gently and thoroughly transmit the practitioner's body weight to the client in a slow sustained way is brilliant. His insiste

As I head up to Marquette, MI, on the pristine shores of Lake Superior, to study Thai massage with Christopher Ray, I am grateful. The opportunity to continue to study with master teachers is once that I cherish. I studied Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage) with Chris and his partner, Kate back in 2013. Together, they offer an environment of reverence, playfulness, flexibility and structure that allows students to practice and integrate the material. Continuing my own journey

In order to deepen my understanding of five element theory and how the energy systems in our body function together, I am embarking on a new journey of learning. I have begun ongoing studies with Abby Humphrey, a talented local acupuncturist, who practices with Integrative Healthcare Providers. I am one of three students which allows Abby to tailor the lessons to our individual areas of interest. I am deeply impressed by Abby’s knowledge and her ability to convey her understa