About Gina

I am a California State Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. I have over 1000 hours of continuing education and 19 years of experience working with hundreds of patients and leading medical professionals. My expertise is Manual Lymphatic Drainage for oncology care, post-surgical procedures (including liposuction, cosmetic and orthopedic surgery) and therapeutic massage.

I graduated with honors from National Holistic Institute, Emeryville in 2003 with a certificate for Massage Therapist and Health Educator. As I began my private practice, I was a generalist working with clients on a wide range of needs from relaxation and de-stressing to rehabbing sports injuries. As my experience grew and my client base expanded, I was intrigued with post-surgery rehabilitation. Simultaneously, I had clients that experienced a cancer diagnosis. This led me on a path of continuing education to best serve their needs. I have taken numerous scar tissue release, rehabilitation, and oncology courses. The combination of experiences led me to becoming certified in manual lymphatic drainage and, most recently, as a lymphedema therapist.

I worked in Corporate Communications prior to making my career change to bodywork. I draw on my personal experience of managing stress to help you experience a deep sense of relaxation, whether your massage goals include de-stressing or rehabilitating. As with many of us, my inner circle has been touched by major surgeries as well as cancer. I bring those experiences into the treatment room when needed.

I am committed to providing my clients with the best, safest and most effective massage techniques and philosophies. I regularly participate in continuing education classes and trainings specific to lymphatic drainage, post-operative care, scar tissue and rehabilitation.