Rebecca

My own healing journey began after a nearly fatal car accident in 1996 on Mercer Island, Washington. I received Reiki, Massage, CranioSacral, and Acupuncture regularly. The doctors were amazed by my “miraculous” physical recovery. But emotionally, I was facing some depression. When I told my bodywork therapist that I didn’t want to take medication, she showed me the book Healing With Whole Foods and referred me to a nutritional counselor. I started reading about food and mood and became very interested in Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); one of my favorite books at the age of 17 was Paul Pitchford’s Healing With Whole Foods.

After college I took a brief detour through law school before finally making it to the Heartwood Institute in Garberville, California, to attend Paul Pitchford’s Asian Healing Arts & Whole Foods Nutrition Program. I extended my stay at Heartwood to complete the Massage Therapist training as well.

Now I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (CHHP) through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and a Nationally Certified, Washington State Licensed Massage Practitioner with more than 1000 hours of training. In addition to receiving certificates in  Asian Healing Arts (ie., Shiatsu) & Healing with Whole Foods as well as Massage Therapy from the Heartwood Institute, I have also successfully completed the following trainings and continuing education courses:

I have also teacher assisted CranioSacral I.

Because of my extensive experience as a client since 1996, and the excellent training that I received at Heartwood and through continuing education, I am extra sensitive to my clients’ needs, the complexities and multi-dimensional aspects of healing, and I always treat my clients as I would wish to be treated: with respect and gentleness, with kindness and compassion, and with grounded presence.

I am also a Certified Qigong Instructor and have been studying Sheng Zhen Qigong (chi kung), the Qigong of Unconditional Love, directly with the principal teacher, Master Li Junfeng, since 2006. This qigong changed my life by opening my heart and helping me to really, truly enjoy life more! I was inspired to become a teacher and started teaching in 2008. In addition to Sheng Zhen Qigong certification, in 2010 I became a Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, and am currently certified to teach Level 1, Level 2, Breath Empowerment, and 9-Breath Circles.

I have taught classes and workshops at:
  • Anacortes Senior Center
  • Studio 1010 (Anacortes)
  • Fidalgo Pool & Fitness (Anacortes)
  • Island Hospital (Anacortes)
  • Emerald City Aikido (Seattle)
  • Miller Playfield (Seattle)
  • Volunteer Park (Seattle)
  • UW School of Law (Seattle)
  • Luther Burbank Park (Mercer Island)
  • Crysalis Wellness Center (Seattle)
  • Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu (Seattle)
I have also lead groups of more than fifty at events and parties in Seattle, at Om Culture and at private residences. Current classes are at Aljoya, Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu, and Yogalife Greenlake. Breath Empowerment and other workshops are also held at the Anacortes Center for Happiness and Planet Earth Yoga. And more classes and workshops are always in the works!

After enjoying a successful private practice in Anacortes for 3 years, and then leaving for some world travels, I relocated back to Seattle and Mercer Island in the Summer of 2011. It’s good to be back, and I look forward to working with you!

Wishing you health and happiness,

sincerely,

Rebecca
(206) 599-9270

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