"I was a dancer and an actor prior to pursuing massage therapy as a career. I directed, produced, and always believed I would live in theatre and film, and maybe even comedy for the rest of my days. In 2006 I had a major injury that landed with me needing hip surgery. After the diagnosis of the surgery, I finished my senior year at Loyola Marymount University but also attended massage school in Manhattan Beach California, while inspired through my various appointments with specialists, looking at X-rays and MRI's. Since then, I spent the last 15 years as an MT and primarily working in Orthopedic Massage Therapy. Due to unforeseen events, I had ended up prioritizing post operative cases for plastic surgery, as there was a huge need in Northern California and very few therapist realizing this, plus oncology and lymphedema, was an unserved demographic.

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The majority of my work time includes educating clients as many come from a journey of research and recovery that often left them disillusioned about their recovery needs.

 

I am passionate and aggressive about recognizing and exposing Post Operative Abuse and illegal practices in the Plastic Surgery Sphere, as far as recovery is concerned.

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I am constantly in discussions with a variety of people advocating for appropriate protocols for Surgery Recovery that just currently do not exist, especially in California (particularly elective surgery). I am excited and honored to be in the beginning stages of founding the NorCal Post Op Network with a few colleagues in the surrounding area.

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If you have initial questions, please check out my Q+A on the homepage first. There is also a Resource page so you can connect with those professionals and other education and links you can access. If you have any questions about my services or would like a consultation feel free to book online or email me at jungleandgrace@gmail.com.

Don't forget to connect with me on social media.

 

God Bless."