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I was raised in San Francisco. The view from my high
school was of the Golden Gate Bridge. The city was my
artistic playground. I would ride the bus after school to the various museums for art classes. I believed the Japanese Tea Garden was built just for me.

My mother always arranged fresh flowers and my father
who was a doctor took painting classes at the San
Francisco Art Institute. My parents appreciated and
collected modern art. I remember going to the Peter
Max opening at the De Young museum . It was wild.

My grandparents lived across the street from the
Palace of Fine Arts. The ducks were always happy to
see me with my grandmothers stale bread.

We took a yearly summer trip to national parks where I fell in love with wild places. My love of the outdoors, children and art led me to work summers as a camp counselor.

I spent two years at San Diego State and completed my degrees at Sonoma State in Environmental Studies and Counseling.

During college I worked summers as a river guide for trips for special needs populations.

For many years I was a partner in Bennett Valley Farm,a floral design business.

I am a Certified Massage Therapist and member of Associated Bodywork Professionals. . I received recognition as an Honor Student at Alive and Well
School of Conscious Bodywork in Corte Madera California and am committed to continually expanding and deepening my skills through continued education and teacher assistance.

In addition to my private practice, I volunteer regularly at a women's homeless shelter and a senior center offering chair massage.