CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist

Last Updated: January 10, 2024

I do not provide any sexual services of any kind.

NPI # 1689055840

CAMTC # 35970 Certified Massage Therapist

I`m a member of CAMTC in good standing since it's inception, which stands for the California Massage Therapy Council, our state regulating body. California does not license massage therapy, unlike most states, it certifies them instead. Certification is not a lesser indication of knowledge or training than licensed MT`s, it`s simply the way our health laws are worded. The State of California does not independently license Reflexology body work. You must possess a current and active license or certification of touch in order to practice or teach Reflexology in California.

All of the body work I provide or teach will be with clothing-on-only modalities, at minimum with a tank top and shorts on the client depending on the body work modality and the client comfort level.

I am also an advocate for the legitimizing and formalizing of the massage therapy industry as both health care, part of the rehabilitation allied health team, and relaxation for wellness purposes. I have a certification in Medical Massage Therapy from the LMT Success Group, LLC.

Past Community Involvement:

I have volunteered at the Tom Waddell Women`s Health Clinic with Therapeutic Massage. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of working with these populations, both volunteer jobs were practiced using chair massage with clients fully clothed and no direct skin to skin contact.

With the help of the Riley Center of San Francisco, I created a volunteer Holistic Massage Therapy outreach program to assist this domestic violence shelter to help women in crisis receive healthy, safe, therapeutic touch.

I have volunteered at the Veterans Affairs event held in 2009 and plan to volunteer more with vets.

Special Thanks:

Special Thanks to those who contributed to my total educational journey in body work:

The teachers, classmates and business owners of:

Mendocino School of Holistic Massage & Advanced Healing Arts, Redwood Valley, CA
McKinnon Body Therapy Center, Oakland, CA
The School of Shiatsu and Massage, Middletown, CA
The World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts, San Francisco, CA
The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Tempe, AZ
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, Montgomery, NY
The Swedish Institute, NYC, NY
LMT Success Group, Inc., USA
Acumed Medical Ltd.
American Academy of Reflexology, Los Angeles, CA
The Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, CA
The Cambrea Institute - IMAP NASM program, Gainesville, FL

I have additional insurance/liability coverage for body spa treatments and hot stone modalities through ASCP Associated Skin Care Professionals. I am not a licensed esthetician.

Scope of Practice as a CMT:

It is my responsibility to never to give medical or psychological/psychiatric advice to a client. Should I suspect a client to have an undiagnosed psychological or medical issue that might need attention, it is my responsibility to refer him or her to their primary care provider to investigate further. An example of such a situation would be while performing a massage, a questionable mole on the body is discovered on the back that appears to be malignant. Another example of such a situation would be encountering a client with erratic behavior, communication or indicative of a mood disorder. Medical and psychiatric/psychological advice should only be given by a licensed physician or other qualified licensed health professional.

The client is responsible for updating and communicating his/her/their own health information to his/her/their primary care provider (PCP) for approval/discussion and with the intent to keep his/her/their PCP informed of all health care practices and services received at all times.

Conferences & Professional Advancement/Networking Involvement:

I am committed to lifelong learning and advancement in various disciplines of health and wellness. That commitment involves participating and attending Regional, State and National conferences of various types and ongoing continued education units through the American Reflexology Certification Board.

My involvement includes:

Attendance and Participation at:

The International Massage Therapy Research Conference for Massage Therapy in Boston, MA - April 2013.
The 15th Annual UCSF Integrative Medicine Conference in San Francisco, CA - June 2013
World Congress of Quantum Medicine hosted by Quantum University, Honolulu, HI - September 2013 http://iquim.org/wcqm-world-congress-quantum-medicine/
International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, Miami, FL, - May 2014.

Massage Therapy and the Sex Industry:

The Bay Area as in other areas of the nation has a wide range of massage therapists that practice different ethical standards. Sadly, many seemingly legitimate massage therapy businesses in fact front as institutions of criminal human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

In May 2013, California passed SB1193 requiring non-CAMTC certified massage practitioners and therapists to post anti-human trafficking notices in English, Spanish, and Chinese. CAMTC certified massage therapists possess over 500 hours minimum training and have submitted to a formal background livescan check and so are exempt from this requirement. However, it`s my belief that everyone in the massage therapy industry should band together and be a collective force against human trafficking at every opportunity. So, I am voluntarily posting the link in all languages here on my website:

English: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/ht/HumanTraffickMandate_ENG.pdf

Spanish: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/ht/HumanTraffickMandate_SP.pdf

Traditional Chinese: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/ht/HumanTraffickMandate_TCH.pdf

Simple Chinese: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/ht/HumanTraffickMandate_SCH.pdf

Two articles in the January-February 2013 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine http://www.massageandbodywork.com/ "Hiding in Plain Sight - Human Trafficking`s Impact on Massage Therapy" by Heather McCutcheon pg. 72-79 and "Massage is Legal - Human Trafficking is Not" by Karrie Osborn pg. 82-91 are the best articles I have come across in straightforwardly and candidly addressing these issues of concern.

Human Trafficking is a criminal offense and should be reported to the police. If you suspect a local business is fronting as an agent of human trafficking, please report it to your local authorities and call the National Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888.

Here are some telltale signs of illicit activity from The Polaris Project:

All male clientele arriving late into the night.

Windows and doors are barred.

Women working there have long fingernails and do not wear appropriate attire.

Interior doors are locked so people must be given entrance into back rooms.

Security cameras monitor area activity.

Windows are blacked out.

Additional Human Trafficking Resources:

International Justice Mission: www.ijm.org

Not For Sale: www.notforsalecampaign.org

Opening Doors: www.openingdoorsinc.org

Polaris Project: www.polarisproject.org

Restore Innocence: www.restoreinnocence.org

Shared Hope International: www.sharedhope.org

Question: As a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), are you considered a licensed health care provider in the State of California?:

Answer: No. California does not license massage therapy anywhere in the state unlike most states. California regulates and certifies the practice of massage therapy through it's governing body, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). Per California state law SB 577, I am to state therefore that I am not licensed by the state as a healing arts practitioner. Healing arts that are licensed in California include acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, etc to name a few that may have additional training in reflexology and massage for example. It`s a legal difference in regards to scope of practice.

For more info, click on this link to SB 577: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/01-02/bill/sen/sb_0551-0600/sb_577_bill_20020923_chaptered.html

A client`s medication usage will instruct what modalities of massage therapy are safe, effective, and appropriate. Please click on this file below provided by Carrie Patrick of ABMP with electronic permission to publish to review some common medications and how they direct the massage therapist`s care plan.

Running Injuries Part 1 and Massage Therapy http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/295/Running-Injuries-Part-1-

Dangers of Aggressive Massage: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25271505 and related news story: https://www.yahoo.com/health/can-massage-be-dangerous-104842411582.html