Bethann Easterly began studying massage in 1994 when she graduated from the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA. She is a certified practitioner of Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage and she incorporates a range of proven orthopedic techniques in her work including neuromuscular and myofascial therapy and joint mobilization to address soft tissue dysfunction and pain. Additionally, she provided relaxation and wellness massage in spas and health clubs throughout San Francisco, CA and Nashville, TN and served on the Performance Plus Sports Massage Team of Northern California.

 

She holds a  Bachelor's Degree in French from Washington University in St. Louis, a yoga teacher certification from Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA, and a culinary degree from Santa Cruz Community College in Santa Cruz, CA.

 

Bethann is dedicated to holistic health and has studied nutrition and lifestyle systems including ayurvedic, macrobiotic, vegan, and raw vegan diets. In 2008, she completed a 10-day cleanse at the Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, GA and subsequently adhered to a raw vegan diet for 7 months when she gained experience in juicing, cleansing, fasting, and raw food preparation.

 

Bethann will be joining our adventures offering both her culinary and massage therapy skills.