My Credentials

Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Certification #:570225-09

Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession—it is above and beyond entry level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commit to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. 

Master Aromatherapist Dip. Aroma

I received my Master Aromatherapist Diploma from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in January 2017. This is the highest level of achievement that an aromatherapist can acquire and requires an in depth study of the science and art of the use of essential oils.

Through the course of my studies, I acquired the knowledge of how to: 

• Educate others about appropriate holistic health protocols using essential oils to support and rebalance the body and restore wellness for general good health
• Discuss aromatherapy, its history, use, and status of current research, including how to locate studies in peer-reviewed journals
• Blend and administer essential oils safely
• Discuss the Latin names, therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the 56 essential oils studied
• Discuss the chemistry and pharmacology of the functional groups of essential oil constituents, their therapeutic actions and contraindications and precautions
• Indicate when to refer individuals to their licensed healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment
• Discuss and describe the body’s structure and function in a healthy state
• Understand and identify the mechanical and biochemical changes caused by a variety of diseases or imbalances to be able to address system imbalances and provide education that individuals can use to restore wellness