My bodywork style is a unique blend of Advanced Myofascial techniques, Deep Tissue Work, sportsmassage, acupressure, hot stone massage, and many other techniques I've learned in more than 26 years of professional practice. I do both relaxation massage and clinical injury rehabilitation massage. My massage is deep and thorough, focusing on specific painful areas with precision and sensitivity.

If your insurance company pays for massage therapy, I can bill them directly. This is usually car insurance after an accident, but some medical insurance policies do cover massage. I also accept personal injury cases.

I teach insurance billing classes for massage professionals, and I also teach hydrotherapy classes to help massage therapists trained out of state become licensed in NM.

NM Massage License #8

NM Registered Massage Therapy Instructor #I-112

Certified in advanced Myofascial Techniques (2009 Advanced-Trainings.com)

BS in Natural Health Education (1984 Heartwood Institute, Garberville, CA)

Includes my 1000 hrs. of initial Massage Therapy education.

BUS in Biology (1998 University of NM, Albuquerque, NM)

Equivalent to a BS degree but with more science.

Co-author of the NM Massage Therapy Practice Act

Co-author of the NM Massage Board Rules

If you are a Massage Therapist who is having trouble getting licensed in NM, please contact me! I can help you get your license.

Pain is the body's message that something is wrong. I believe that inflicting trauma is unlikely to heal an injury. My goal is to relieve your pain, not cause more! Therefore, I prefer to work within your pain tolerance.

A little pain is fine, as long as you can relax and breathe easily. If you tighten up or you can't maintain deep, easy breaths, then the pressure is too much. "No pain, no gain" is a big lie told by sadists to their innocent victims. If your body hurts too much, the therapist needs to decrease the amount of pressure, work more slowly, or both.

I tend to work as deeply as seems appropriate at the time. Appropriate pressure varies from client to client and even from one session to another. Some people thrive on deep work and enjoy a little pain, but others cannot tolerate either one, especially after a severe injury.

Even the deepest work must be performed with sensitivity, and the more precisely the pressure is applied, the less force is needed. This is helpful for both of us; you suffer less and my hands feel better. The goal of any treatment is to relieve suffering, not create it. Beware of people who hurt you "for your own good." They are likely to be inexperienced,ignorant, or incompetent.

I am available weekdays and weekends from 9am to 9pm by appointment only. Same day appointments are sometimes available. I have two excellent female therapists on staff.

For bodywork in my office:

1 hr. -- $65

1 1/2 hrs. -- $90

Discounts are available when you buy several massages in advance. Gift certificates are available.

For home and hotel visits:

1 hr. -- $90

1 1/2 hrs. -- $120

Chair massage at your location:

$20 per 20 minute session. One hour minimum.

I accept payment by cash, check, and credit cards.

Clinical rehabilitation not paid for at the time of service is billed at different rates, depending on how long I work and what exactly I do. Contact me for details.

I love my cats, and they sometimes have access to the office. Please let me know if you are allergic to them so that we can make arrangements to assure your comfort.