Meet Our Team

  Manual Medicine

After a session, clients breathe better, walk better, and feel more connected to their bodies. There are clear improvements in posture and movement. 

Currently I am enrolled in a rigorous certification with the Barral Institute's  

Visceral and Neural Manipulation. This education with the great French Osteopath Jon-Pierre Barral, now in his 80's, is built upon the principles of the original American Osteopath, Andrew Taylor (A.T.) Still.

This training has enabled knowledge of anatomy and physiology both in my hands & head in order to feel & listen.  The touch is a spectrum of pressure to witness and following the behavior of all tissue.

 "Tissue issues" are chains of events that have lost connection to the whole system of the Brain. 

Muscles, Fascia, Joints, Nerves, Skull, Spine, Vascular, Organs and the Brain are in the scope of this work. One cannot touch anywhere in the body without impacting the whole. 

22 years and 24000 hours of learning and practice, my work at Alchemy is a way to bring a wide web of personal life experiences together.

Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Yoga Instructor

As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by human behavior and interaction.  I've been an observer.

As I grew into a young adult I became confused and curious about what our purpose as human beings is as well as saddened by the struggles as we try to figure it all out.

In my quest for understanding, I have studied and practiced Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, Alexander Technique, as well as a Masters in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in expressive arts and bodied centered therapies.  I have been and continue to be my own subject and  I am privileged to be able to work with others on this path.

Massage Therapy

For over forty years, I have dedicated my energies to developing an intuitive understanding of the human body and how massage can ease even chronic, long-term pain. I began my formal bodywork studies on the Monterey Peninsula in the shadow of the Esalen Institute many years ago, and the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know yet.

Massage comes naturally to me: "You're massaging MY DOG!" my cousin once complained. (I can't help it. All living things need some love.)

The High Country attracts a surprising amount of talent and wisdom in many areas, including the healing arts. I'm grateful to be surrounded by a community of mentors in the field I love, and I am very happy to have been able to join the Alchemy team in 2018.

Hello, I have been working in therapy, or mental health and addictions recovery, for the past 20 years. I enjoy working with adults who are going through a transition, change, need extra support, or are dealing with on-going struggles. Some areas I specialize in include managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, bi-polar, past trauma, parenting struggles, pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders, relationship issues, coping with a loved one's mental health or addiction, and addictions recovery.

My work focuses on paying attention to our current thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and patterns, questioning or challenging our unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and shifting focus to what is already working in our lives. Teaching and practicing coping skills, mindfulness, and relaxation skills have been a useful part of my practice.