I received certification from the Ojai School of Massage in beautiful Ojai, CA after completing their Holistic Small Animal Massage Program in April 2003. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with an Associate in Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Los Angeles Pierce College. My Reiki training has been with the amazing Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source, co-author of Animal Reiki. I am the volunteer coordinator and the secretary of the marketing committee for NBCAAM (National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage). I'm proud to serve on the advisory board of the Ozzy Foundation, and to be the secretary of the nonprofit, Adoption 911. I am a member of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork and the Animal Wellness Association, as well as the California Registered Veterinary Technician Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association. I have taken most of the classes offered in Companion Animal/Pet Studies at Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA. I successfully completed the Veterinary Assistant Program offered by Thomson Education Direct (now called Penn Foster), and the Canine Massage Therapy course taught by Kai Scott and offered by Northeast Seminars. I have been certified in First Aid and CPR for Dogs and Cats by the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. I am Vegan and proud mother to many rescued cats and dogs.