James is a Bay Area native and a life long learner. His diverse background in bodywork has inspired him to continue to explore and learn practices such as Rolfing, Cranial Sacral, Visceral manipulation, Somatic movement, Hatha yoga,  and Sound healing. 

 

His continued efforts in his studies brings a fresh energy to each and every session. For James this is more than work, it is a lifestyle. You will be able to feel his dedication throughout a series of sessions working with James. 

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Here are some of his certifications and  trainings:​

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• Basic Training at Dr ida Rolf institute in Boulder Colorado, as well completing Rolf Movement Certification. His continued studies inspire and encourage to refine his craft to listen. 

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• Visceral Manipulation at the Barral institute                                                

VM assists functional and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. It evaluates and treats the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia and ligaments. VM increases proprioceptive communication within the body, thereby revitalizing a person and relieving symptoms of pain, dysfunction, and poor posture.​

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• Licensed Massage Therapist

James studied massage at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville. Here he got to explore and practice lots of hands on touch. He used these skills to travel throughout Central America, working in retreat centers in places like Costa Rica and Guatemala. 

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• Personal Trainer

James looks at fitness through a holistic lens. He expects exercise to be training more than just your body, he believes we are also training our mind. James helps clients build practices that are applicable to creating healthy and happy people. 

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• 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

James took his 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yogaworks Walnut Creek. His passion and curiosity of yoga eventually took him to India to study in the Himalayas. Although he is no longer a renounced monk he still embodies living like one.