Following the tradition of sobadores from Jalisco, Mexico, my love for massage therapy was further reinforced during high school sports when our coaches were there to aid us in recovering from injuries. Their positive influence instilled in me the desire to pursue a career in fitness.
During college, I volunteered as an aerobics instructor at the local YMCA. However, due to overexertion, I began to suffer with painful tension and muscle fatigue. By instinct, I walked into the chiropractic office right across the street from the YMCA. It was love at first touch. That initial massage and chiropractic adjustment gave me instant relief and it became part of my regular routine.
As I went on to be a personal trainer, I became fascinated with anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology! This led me to pursue a career in physical therapy as a nursing assistant at the California Rehabilitation Institute. I worked there for 2 years and gained so much knowledge and experience working with patients through their recovery process to regain function and mobility.
In my own search for relief from working long shifts at the hospital, I found a network of bodyworkers that encouraged me be the change, to see a need, fill a need. Being firmly rooted in this path has led me through a journey of true purpose. It has developed in me a keen sense of touch, allowing me to identify tension, pain, and subtle changes in a client's body. Through palpation and personal experience, I am able to understand and promote the health and well-being of others. I look forward to continuing to grow in my practice as a professional.
I am passionate about exerting the gift of massage therapy to the benefit of my clients. Yielding positive results and providing relief to those who entrust themselves to my capable hands is an honor. Every massage therapist has a distinguished style of work that can be shared, and I am grateful to authentically offer what sets me apart.
At Cotati Moves Studio, we are focused on realigning and integrating the whole body, creating structural changes through massage therapy and chiropractic care with Dr. Judy Hoffman DC. Our goal is to provide long-lasting relief from chronic pain and stress by helping to facilitate the body's natural ability to heal itself.
