Born in Bogotá, Colombia, I came to the United States in 1966. I attended public school in New York and pursued higher education at Baruch College, City College of New York, and Queensborough Community College majoring in the Arts and Sciences. As a natural-born explorer, I have had a variety of experiences including careers in performing arts, athletics, and the entrepreneurial venture of running my own film production company in Santa Fe, New Mexico. My commitment to the human experience is evident in the career choices I have made.

In 1997 I began my private practice in massage therapy, while simultaneously working at East West Chiropractic. This is where I began to understand the inter-relationship between physical anatomy and massage therapy which enhanced my appreciation for the fine art of chiropractic medicine. My experience includes developing “Earthstewards,” a therapeutic “touch-healing” program incorporating massage therapists using different modalities and many other healthcare providers. That combination allowed us to service many different needs including insurance cases. Essentially we were able to offer an umbrella of touch healing therapeutic choices. This paved the way for an experience unmatched by any other; working in a higher-conscience organic health food store, which was a loving environment conducive to a great sense of happiness and purpose. The proprietor shared her abundant knowledge of healthy nutrition, vitamin supplements, and her 30-year multi-faceted wisdom in preventive health care. Body cleansing, green foods, and other proof-positive practices were introduced to me. My personal foundation was expanding at a rapid pace. I began to pursue other interests in order to broaden my horizons and compliment my chosen field of massage therapy. I am licensed in the State of New Mexico and New York. I am also Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork including certification as a Massage Therapy Instructor.

I am a graduate of the Dr. Jay Scherer’s Institute of Natural Healing. Certified Reiki I and II and Certified Colonic Therapist. My specialty training includes: Medical Massage, Trigger Point: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy and Disease and Self-Esteem Therapy.

In 1999, my wife and I were presented with a gift: a visit to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Over the course of four years, our visits brought us a sense of belonging and purpose, and my role as student and teacher expanded. My bilingual abilities have provided me with the opportunity to be a student of the Maya people; and with their support I have begun to implement an apprenticeship program teaching massage therapy. My goal is to open a clinic/practitioner center incorporating all my learning experiences. My wife and I plan on an extended visit beginning in January 2003.

There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for my teaching experience at the Scherer Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico; it is an integral part of what I intend to bring to the apprenticeship program. Special thanks to Lonnie Howard, Director of the Scherer’s Institute of Natural Healing and for all her unconditional support. An extra special thanks to my friend and mentor for teaching me the ability to reach, stretch and see things only a master can show.