About Rose

I love working with people and am fascinated by how the mind and body as a whole adapts to life’s experiences and challenges. I’m passionate about helping people explore their innate capacity for healing and believe that reconnecting with our body is one of the most valuable resources we have for maintaining our well-being.

My bodywork career began in 1984.  I trained extensively in deep tissue, sports, and medical massage.  I found that skillful hands-on therapy brought relief and greatly enhanced the quality of people’s lives. During that time, I received Rolfing sessions that changed my life. Not only did I have permanent relief from my chronic back pain, I became more confident and graceful in my daily life.  I wanted to offer my clients more than just short-term pain and stress relief but also to help them move through life with increased empowerment and ease.

In 1994 I trained at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, Co. Beginning in 1997, I spent 3 years studying a body-oriented psychotherapy system, Bodynamics, with Raja Selvam PhD. I became interested in how our early life experiences are imprinted in our bodies. In 2000 I began a 3-year training in Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, a body-focused approach to healing trauma.  The symptoms of trauma were often what brought clients to my door and I wanted more skills to help them heal.  I have been a teaching assistant in Dr. Levine’s trainings for 15 years. I have also trained in and assisted NeuroAffective Touch trainings with Dr Aline LaPierre, which specializes in early life developmental trauma.

I am a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and the Foundation for Human Enrichment. I’ve been married for over 36 years to a gifted acupuncturist/ herbalist and together we enjoy family and friends, nature and music, and communities of faith.