Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 1992.
Graduated from Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy (now Centerpoint) in 1994 having studied deep tissue, trigger point and integrative massage therapies.
Nationally Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork since 1994. (ncbtmb.org)
Completed coursework in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) in 1994-1995 and Upledger Institute CranioSacral Therapy in 1998.
Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner, Certified by the Rosen Method Institute Canada (2015). (roseninstitute.net)
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with a certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute (2017).(www.traumahealing.org)
Integral Somatic Psychology Practitioner, Trained by ISP founder Raja Selvam, PhD (2019). (integralsomaticpsychology.com)
Wisdom Ways Center (St Paul, MN) Spiritual Direction Program “Transforming Soul and Society”, 2019-2021 Cohort (wisdomwayscenter.org)
Licensed private bodywork practice in St. Paul, MN, since 1993.