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In 2011, I became a certified instructor in Jeff Primack’s Supreme Science Qigong; Level 1 Qigong Healing form, and received my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 2020. Along that journey I have also been to many workshops and retreats that have ultimately led me to the understanding that our breathing patterns are the most important in maintaining a sense of Homeostasis or Health and Wellbeing. I truly enjoy being massage therapist because of the influence and change massage therapy can have on a person for the better. I have learned to blend the arts of Qi Gong, Massage Therapy and the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine together to give my clients the best results from each Session. I believe that each person has the power to be healthy and pain free on their own, but from time to time, need the assistance of massage therapy, proper breathing techniques, or other healing modalities. 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