Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston & Tufts University, Medford, MA
Selected as a Medici Society Scholar by the Medici Society of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
This foundation reflects a commitment to technical precision and adaptability across varied populations.
1,000-hour full-time Massage Therapy Certification Program
Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO
Including: Neuromuscular Manual Therapy, Swedish, Shiatsu (Japanese acupressure), Integrative and trauma-informed modalities, kinesiology, anatomy and somatic awareness.
Clinical training included work with Division I athletes at CU Boulder and dancers from the Colorado Ballet dancers, residents at the Ronald McDonald House, as well as individuals with disabilities in supervised settings.
Comfort Touch for the Elderly and Medically Sensitive Certification
Mary Kathleen Rose, Boulder, CO
Hospice Volunteer Certification
Seasons Hospice, Newton, MA
125-hour Prenatal, Labor Support, and Postpartum Certification
Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO
Pediatric Massage Therapy Certification
Tina Allen, Liddle Kidz Foundation, Boston, MA
Infant Massage Therapy Instructor Certification
Tina Allen, Liddle Kidz Foundation, Boston, MA
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1
Upledger Institute, Boston, MA
This experience strengthened my ability to operate within formal systems, communicate across cultures, and maintain composure in high-responsibility environments.
U.S. State Department & Diplomatic Security Service
Pretoria, South Africa and Shepherdstown, WV
Completed The Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course, a 5-day, 40-hour intensive security training program for U.S. Department of State personnel and family members (over 18) assigned to overseas posts.
Served as a Diplomat of the U.S. Embassy in South Africa, representing the United States at more than 60 international engagements and events.
In connection with federal service, I was granted Top Secret Security clearance, reflecting institutional trust and adherence to strict standards of discretion, documentation, and professional conduct.
These roles required discretion, structured service delivery, and composure under high expectations while serving high-expectation, professional clientele.
Four Seasons One Dalton and Exhale Spa Back Bay
Boston, MA
Delivered highly structured services within Boston’s Forbes Five-Star spa at the Four Seasons One Dalton Street and at Exhale Spa, a multi-year Best of Boston recipient.
This experience reinforced the importance of documentation standards, clearly defined professional boundaries, and composure in high-stakes clinical environments.
Massachusetts General Hospital — Clinical Staff
Revere, MA
Provided therapeutic bodywork exclusively to physician-referred patients within a hospital setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and operating within structured medical protocols.
Monte Nido — Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Medford, MA
Initiated and developed a partnership to introduce therapeutic bodywork services within a residential recovery program. As the first massage therapist to provide services at the site, I worked within a coordinated clinical framework requiring sensitivity, clear communication, and respect for established care protocols.