Tamara's Bio

I've been a professional massage therapist and yoga teacher since 2006. I am passionate about continuing my education and continuing to build my skills and add to my tool chest so I can be of greater service to my clients.

I graduated from Cypress Health Institute here in Santa Cruz with a certification in Integrative Massage. Since then I have taken Common Injury 1, 2, & 3 and Deep Tissue 1 and 2 at Midline School of Massage. I am currently completing Craniosacral 1 through the Upledger Institute. I also received a certification as a 'Sports Injury Specialist' through NESTA.

I am trained in myofascial release, injury massage, sports specific massage, aromatherapy, sports injury rehab, and deep tissue.

I received my first yoga teaching certification from Destiny Goldsberry, a Forrest Yoga instructor. Since then I have received additional training and certifications from Ana Forrest and Baron Baptiste.

My yoga training and massage therapy practice inform each other in a beautiful way. I am passionate about the mind/body/spirit connection! I can provide support by teaching you with yoga therapy suggestions, strengthening exercises, pranayama (breathing), and meditation.

I am also a certified colon hydrotherapist through I-ACT, with specialized training in nutrition and detoxification, herbs, iridology, and whole body cleansing, although I am not currently practicing this at this time.