For more than 2 decades, I worked in the vibrant corporate world.  Several years ago, a chronic eye condition left me diagnosed as going blind and in need of cornea transplants.  That  led me off the corporate ladder, and onto the path in search of alternative healing for myself.  Destiny intervened however, guiding me to massage school, which brought out the healer in me instead.  Amazingly late in 2009, I fully recovered from my eye condition.   I have come to realize that this trial was in fact the calling for me to help others, and assist them in discovering that we all have the ability to be healers within ourselves!

I  have a large multi-ethnic practice, providing each person I see with my sincerest gift of touch.  I proudly pour my exuding passion, intuition and positive energy into my work.  I like to engage my clients' positive energy in mind, body, and spirit during each session, which is most effective in deep tissue, acupressure, trigger point and craniosacral work.  In one year, I professionally work on more than 1000 clients.  I enjoy great satisfaction helping my clients with my healing touch ~ the ACellent Gift of Touch.

I am a graduate of CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic in Minnesota.  I received my Diploma in Therapeutic Massage in August 2009, with 720 hours of training and 78 hours of outreach & clinical work. I received my Diploma in the East West Therapeutic Bodywork Program in December 2010, with a consolidation of 1395 hours of training and 78 hours of outreach & clinical work.  I enjoy integrating various massage techniques, Shiatsu, and Asian bodywork into effective personalized treatment plans in my private practice.

I am professionally licensed, current, and fully insured under AMTA.  As a certified massage therapist, I am fully-trained in a wide range of modalities to bring you a complete therapeutic/rehabilitative experience through my natural healing touch.  My specialty is in treating neck/shoulder, upper and low back pains,  which I do by tapping into my extensive knowledge of the human body, and my very expandable integrated East/West toolbox.

In 2009, I completed 4 CE hours in Elbow Work in August, 14 CE hours specialized training in Pregnancy Massage in November,  45 CE hours in Nutrition for Health and 45 CE hours in Lymph Drainage Massage in December. 

In 2010, I completed 13 CE hours in Assessment & Treatment of Shoulder Pain with Dr. Ben Benjamin, in March.  He is a pioneer and renowned leader in Sports Medicine & Education for 4 decades.  I also attended an 8 hour workshop on Infant and Pediatric Massage with Tina Allen in April.  She is an internationally respected educator, author and expert in the field of infant and pediatric massage therapy, as well as the founder of the Liddle Kidz Foundation.  In addition I have completed a 4 CE hour workshop in Traditional Barefoot Shiatsu in October, and 45 CE hours of training in Craniosacral Techniques in November.  As you can probably tell, I have a thirst for the knowledge of anything I can use to help my clients!

I have received many referrals from reputable chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapists, providing these professionals and their patients with the benefit of my wealth of experience dealing with MVA injuries, as well as all types of medical conditions that require my medical, rehabilitative or specific bodywork therapy.  I especially enjoy working with special populations like geriatric, infants, pre and post natal clients. In addition, since 2008, I continue to volunteer 8 to 10 hours a month at Pathways, a health crisis center,  providing support for people from all walks of life, who are challenged with chronic diseases and life-threatening illnesses.

It is my ongoing passion to help heal the world and make it a better place, one day at a time. I am a sponge for continued education; the research and science of new discoveries.  I believe knowledge is power  -  the healer in you can make the informed decision to improve and change the quality of your own life. With my integrative East/West training, I am often sought with regards to alternative, preventative medicine.  I am grateful for modern inventions and the surgeries that got my vision fully restored. I am however, still inclined to believe that more often than not, Western medication tend to mar the symptoms but is not the cure - one has to heal holistically in mind, body and spirit!

In the course of my continued volunteer work with people with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, I am privileged with interacting and learning from those who had their wake up calls - survivors who lived to share and tell their real life stories of healing. I am empowered to share my acquired knowledge and information with you and your loved ones! Send me an email introducing yourself and your problem; let me know who referred you.

I look forward to sharing my gift of touch with you, as well imparting the importance of incorporating self care, health and wellness into your life.  I want to help you to counter the daily stress of balancing family with work, while maintaining an enriched life style through your own mind, body, and spirit connection!

Please check my eBuzz link for constant updates, invaluable information, self-care tips, and links to important health and wellness news.       

Thank you for your kind referrals and continued support.

Audrey Chan               

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