Discouraged by the lack of adequate teaching materials, I created my own over a period of the next four years, culminating in The Thai Massage Workbook, the step-by-step guide I wished I had while learning. The Workbook includes a full three-hour routine. The DVD is a shorter, step-by-step guide to a 90-minute routine.

I return to Thailand every year or two to concentrate on collecting new moves, refining old ones and exploring the many approaches taken by each individual therapist. There is no end to the learning process, so the work I do in my treatment room is always evolving. I have worked with many creative Thai therapists here in North America as well who have generously shared their knowlege and experience.

I also joined the Thai Healing Alliance International (www.thaihealingalliance.com), a non-profit association of Thai therapist, teachers and institutions committed to excellence and to the promotion of this great tradition. The association is working towards standardizing levels of achievement and study. I am a Registered Thai Therapist.

I maintain a private practice of both Western style massage and Thai massage in Seattle, Washington.