Virginie is a compassionate Licensed Massage Therapist dedicated to enhancing the well-being of her clients. She actively listens to their needs and expectations, aiming to provide the most suitable therapeutic services. She considers Massage Therapy as a form of language and an amazing tool to communicate with the body, an incredible organism, with powerful capabilities.
Education, Training and Experience:
Her journey began with a profound interest in human behavior, education, personal development, alternative healing therapies, and diverse cultures. She earned a master's degree in psychology in France, followed by a degree in Teaching French as a Second Language, before embracing the world of Massage Therapy.
From a French family, she grew up in Africa and New Caledonia. This childhood abroad opened her mind and developed her tolerance in a compassionate way. For many years, Virginie enjoyed teaching French to kids and adults from different backgrounds and cultures, which enriched her understanding of cultural diversity. Her transition to massage therapy was fueled by a desire to support others in a more direct, therapeutic manner.
She received her training and certification from the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, realigning her life's purpose towards aiding people through therapeutic touch. For Virginie, being a massage therapist merges all her passions as Massage Therapy helps to alleviate physical and emotional pains using the art of touch as a beautiful and universal language.
Currently, she is grateful to collaborate with Dr. Kun Liu at East West Natural Healthcare, where she continues to explore the healing arts under Dr. Liu's mentorship who supports her in the learning of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Virginie's Hands on Modalities:
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Tui Na & Gua Sha
- Prenatal Massage (certification from Body Therapy Education Carole Osborne)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (Certification from Klose training, Vodder Technique)
In addition to her work at East West Natural Health Care, she runs Galini, her business, offering Mobile Massage Therapy.