Pediatric Myofascial Release

Graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and is a graduate of Butler University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education, specialty in Learning Difficulties and Emotional Disorders. She has attended numerous courses on Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) and Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Nutrition, feeding difficulties, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. She has successfully completed and repeated all of the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Seminars and is considered an Expert Level Therapist in Myofascial Release. She has practiced Myofascial Release since 1989 in her private practice, Diversified Movement Therapy, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and early intervention programs in the home. She is licensed in Indiana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. She presently resides and practices in the Seattle Washington area. She has practiced in Pediatrics for 48 years and has stayed current in trends of practicing utilizing myofascial release techniques as her primary modality with newborns to adult clients with orthopedic, neurological, feeding, vestibular, behavioral and sensory issues. She also utilizes her expertise in Sensory Integration (SI), Feldenkrais, feeding and home exercises utilizing MFR principles for stretching and strengthening. She has presented at numerous conferences, colleges and for John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Seminars.