massage experience
- Paul Perrotta & Associates, Seattle, November 2007 to present
- Private practice, Seattle, May 2002 to August 2010
- Monroe Therapeutic Massage at Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, November 2004 to September 2006
- University of Washington Medical Center, Oncology Unit, Seattle, January 2003 to December 2003 (volunteer)
massage training
Brian Utting School of Massage (now Cortiva Institute)
- 1,000-hour massage licensing program, graduated April 2002
- 300+ hours of extracurricular massage, including six months student clinic experience
- Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
affiliations
- Washington State massage license #MA00016754
- Nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Professional member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
continuing education
Cancer & Massage
- Cancer & Massage Therapy: Contraindications and Cancer Treatment, Tracy Walton, 3 CEUs (July 2007)
- Cancer & Massage Therapy: Essential Contraindications, Tracy Walton, 2.5 CEUs (November 2006)
- Caring for Clients with Cancer: Decision Making for Massage Therapists, Tracy Walton, 24 CEUs (March 2003)
- Massage & Cancer: The Real Issues, Gayle MacDonald & Tracy Walton, 3 CEUs (October 2002)
- The Benefits of Massage for People with Cancer, Gayle MacDonald & Tracy Walton, 3 CEUs (October 2002)
- Structural Interrelation of the Neck, Thorax and Shoulder Girdle, Pat O'Rourke, 4 CEUs (July 2010)
- Receptor Techniques for Painful Necks, Eric Dalton, 2 CEUs (May 2010)
- Deep Specific Techniques for the Anterior Neck, Brian Utting, 3.5 CEUs (May 2010)
- Avoiding Burnout: Self-Care Is Important for Both You & Your Client, Amy Roberts, 2 CEUs (May 2010)
- Creating Healthy Boundaries, Ben Benjamin & Cherie Sohen-Moe, 3 CEUs (November 2009)
- A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice, Suzanne Nixon, 2 CEUs (August 2009)
- Creating Relationships That Work, Ben Benjamin, 7 CEUs (July 2006)
- The Educated Heart (Professional Ethics), Nina McIntosh, 6 CEUs (May 2006)
- Structural Injury Work: The Thorax, Pat O'Rourke, 8 CEUs (February 2011)
- Body Mechanics, Posture & Core Stabilization, Suzanne Michaud, 3 CEUs (July 2009)
- Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy, Pat O’Rourke & Matthew Sorlie, 23 CEUs (February 2008)
- First Aid & CPR, American Red Cross, both subjects (May 2006), CPR only (April 2005), both subjects (February 2004)
- Structural Evaluation & Posture; Legs & Feet; Pelvic Realignment & Ribs, Glyn Desmond, 3 CEUs each (January-February 2005)
- Hands Heal: The Proof Is in the SOAP Charts, Advanced Class (Medical Documentation), Diana Thompson, 5 CEUs (August 2004)
- Getting a Clear Start: Visual and Palpatory Assessment in the Standing Position, Lauren Christman & Richard Polishuk, 10 CEUs (July 2004)
massage teaching experience
- Teaching assistant, massage licensing program, Brian Utting School of Massage, September 2006 to July 2008
- Course developer/instructor, massage techniques for clients with cancer, Brian Utting School of Massage, July 2006 to December 2007
- Instructor, introductory massage workshops, Brian Utting School of Massage, May 2002 to June 2007
- Course developer/instructor, massage research literacy, Brian Utting School of Massage, April 2002 to January 2007
other professional experience & education
- I have been a professional writer and editor, specializing in health topics, since 1993.
- After graduating from Brian Utting School of Massage in 2002, I worked as an admissions advisor at the school, in addition to launching my massage practice.
- In 1992 I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from Smith College.
- I completed the Radcliffe Publishing Course (now the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism) in 1993 and editorial internships at Seal Press in 1992 and Beacon Press in 1991.
