Hello Everyone.

I'm Val. I am a massage therapist that loves everything that has to do with nature, especially natural health.

I have been in private practice and also been an instructor for close to 20 years. In that time I have taught just about every subject that has to do with massage therapy.

I am a very curious person and enjoy learning about how our bodies work from a natural perspective.

I have a Master's Degree in Art, as well as extensive education and experience in many natural health practices that include Massage Therapy and Bodywork. I also enjoy many related topics such as: nutrition, meditation, yoga, and martial arts. My current occupation is teaching anatomy and physiology, as well as pathology, and other topics at a massage therapy school. I also teach continuing education classes for working massage therapist professionals. And, to top it all off, I have my own private practice that specializes in Thai massage and Neuromuscular therapy.

In addition, I also have my own website that helps massage therapy students prepare for the US National exam: http://www.massage-nce.com/.

I have two companions: Avalina Catalina, a calico and the other is a half Siamese, and half tabby named Chiang, after my favorite city in Thailand. They're my two cats; my precious bundles of joy and amusement. They are my connection to the natural world, and a reminder of my need to be connected to my inner child self.

One of the reasons why I enjoy contributing to WikiAnswers is that it helps me practice my teaching skills by answering Massage Therapy and Human Anatomy questions. Of course the real reason is: It's just so much fun!