As a graduate of the Vermont School of Professional Massage, I
began this health care journey in 1998. The 600 hour course was
the launch pad for my “on the ground” education in business, and
experience in the field, which comes with working hands on.
In the early days I collaborated with a colleague in a shared
treatment space in Waterbury, VT until an opportunity to have my
own space presented itself. While I built my clientele I worked at
Mad River Massage in Waitsfield, VT as an independent
contractor. After 7 years I cut the cord there and focused
on my practice in Waterbury, which I continue to do today.
I took and passed the NCTMB (National Certification for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) in August 1998, which
provided my credential of competency. To maintain the
certification I am required to accrue CEU’s (continuing education
units). I have done so and have certificates in a variety of
techniques such as :
Myofascial Release
Active Isolated Stretching
Cupping
Deep Tissue
Chair Massage
Reiki
There are many more techniques in my toolbox that I may use to
address particular issues and I always discuss those with my
clients.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
In 2020 the State of Vermont passed legislation to regulate Massage, Bodywork & Touch professions. In compliance I have registered with the Secretary of State to practice lawfully until renewal in May 2023. Below find consumer information.
Actions that constitute unprofessional conduct can be found at
26 V.S.A. Section 5427 and 3 V.S.A. Section 129a.
Complaints can be filed with OPR using their online platform:
https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/complaints-conduct-discipline/.
Complainants may file as a guest, registered user, or licensee—
no registration is required. Complainants will be required to
provide the name, address, and phone number of the person they
are filing the complaint against; submit a complaint description;
upload documents; and provide their contact information, witness
information, and a summary of the complaint. More information on
how to file a complaint is found at the following link:
https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/complaints-conduct-discipline/. What
happens after a complaint is filed is explained at this link: https://
sos.vermont.gov/media/rddhuuuw/life-of-a-complaint.pdf.
For more information about our profession, or to find a massage
or to find a massage
therapist, bodyworker, or touch professional, visit the following
link: https://sos.vermont.gov/massage-therapists-bodyworkers-
