About Moon
My mom taught me to plant seeds when I was young, and I’ve been tending to gardens ever since.
That early connection to soil taught me something fundamental: with care, attention, and the right conditions, even the smallest seed can grow into something beautiful and nourishing.
I believe the same is true of people — tending to the inner landscape creates health, resilience, and beauty.
~ My Journey ~
The human body has always fascinated me. I was a competitive athlete and then active in yoga. My workouts and practice reinforced for me how adaptable bodies are… I became faster, stronger and more flexible. A few years after graduating from college with a degree in Recreational therapy I decided to learn more about human anatomy. I received my massage license in 1991 from the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle. I began supporting clients in their healing process and learning how to work effectively on different types of bodies.
I’ve always been inspired to grow my own food and be self-sufficient. (I’m a bit of a health nut) In 2000 I enrolled in a horticulture program and found myself tending many gardens professionally. I was massaging and working in gardens for decades and taking my physical health for granted. I was young and healthy when I began both massaging and landscaping.
Teachers and influences
A deep bow of gratitude to all the brilliant, innovative teachers (and top notch programs) that have shared so much wisdom and experience in cultivating my body of knowledge. I can’t imagine having had any better training or mentors.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist (Vodder Certification MLD, CDT) (Anne Bramham)
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Brian Utting School of Massage (Motto being: “Creating superior massage therapist” and they did)
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Oncology Massage (Tracy Walton)
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Hawaiian Bodywork (Shawn Lasala Kimmel, LMT) - holistically integrating mind/body/spirit
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Yamuna Body Rolling Teacher (Yamuna Zake and Renie Viola)
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Fully certified Realization Process Teacher (Embodiment, Meditation, Healing Ground) (Judith Blackstone and Candace Cave)
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Student of / and following Mary Reilly Nichols (meditation and yoga)
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Past involvement in:
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Iyengar Yoga
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Edgu - spinal maintenance
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Feldenkrais
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Qi Gong
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Continuum Movement
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BA - Certified Recreational Therapist (utilizing recreational activities to improve physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities or other conditions)
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Ropes course facilitator (facilitating team building and personal development along with cooperation vs. competition)
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Horticulture certification (Edcc)
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Voice Dialogue (multiple teachers facilitating deep personal growth along with trainings) (Jaime Ona Pangaia, Miriam Dyak)
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Certified Advanced Dream Teacher (Robert Moss) (Exploring dreams while sleeping and significant daytime synchronicities)
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White water rescue (to get over my fear of white water kayaking)
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Now I’m a truly middle aged, seasoned woman who has experienced a few significant injuries, a few significant losses, compensation patterns, setbacks and an older body. I had some discouraging times after a life changing injury and after a sudden loss of a loved one.
All of the twists and turns in life have inspired me to learn more, look deeper, and work more gently. I’ve learned resilience. At this stage I have also learned some wisdom for tending to my own body and working with others. I’m hoping to age gracefully and graciously.
I am committed to feeling good in my body as long as I can and if you feel the same way and are interested in trying something new, come join me in a class or in an individual session. I’m excited to share what I have learned and look forward to learning from you.
