Professionally, Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field. In the early years of her career she worked in Cardiac Rehabilitation as an Exercise Specialist in settings which included inpatient cardiac care and outpatient exercise therapy and education. Her role was to listen to the needs and goals of her patients, provide rehabilitative services to meet those goals along with preventive education and support. At times Lisa observed a lack of support and understanding for patients with more advanced and complicated healthcare needs. She believes that we can always do more to support one another even if it is as simple as listening with an open mind and a compassionate heart.
Her experience with medical challenges occurred while her oldest daughter was 10 years old and began suffering from severe, debilitating migraine headaches. After seeing many specialists and enduring procedures, numerous drug regimens and a hospital stay, Lisa's daughter was told that there was nothing more western medicine had to offer her. This was the catalyst to launch Lisa into the world of holistic medicine and the seed that would later bloom into ReLeaf Bodywork Therapy.
Lisa began studying Craniosacral Therapy to assist her daughter in finding pain relief while meeting with many Integrative practitioners to obtain a holistic approach to migraine prevention and wellness. Her initial practice began at her home studio to accommodate life/family balance. Over the years, many gifts and challenges continue to remind her to embrace the "Full Catastrophe of Living" in the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Embrace, learn and grow from it all!
Lisa's personal life experiences have shaped the philosophy of her practice. She has journeyed through infertility, adoption and the birth of her second child in 2000. In 2015 Lisa welcomed the birth of her first granddaughter who keeps her busy and reminds her of the joy, curiosity and energy of youth.
Today her studio is found within the beautiful Quarry Arts Building in Madison, WI. The evolution of her practice reflects her life experiences and journey. She understands the importance of finding comfort, clarity, connection, balance and joy in her own body, mind and life. She understands the challenges women and parents face and she is passionate about supporting families that are facing challenges related to physical, emotional and mental health.
In her free time she loves soaking up all that nature has to offer with her family and friends.
Namaste!
Lisa's Qualifications and Training:
Masters of Science in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Adult Fitness
American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist
State licensed as a Massage Therapist and Bodywork Therapist in Wisconsin #10382
Board Certified as a Therapeutic Bodyworker through NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
Certified Zero Balancing Practitioner (ZBHA (zerobalancing.com) Lisa continues to participate in Zero Balancing continuing education workshops numerous times per year.
Craniosacral and Neurovascular Integration Practitioner (training with Upledger Institute Upledger Institute International and Neurovascular Institute https://neurovasculartherapy.com)
Foundation Certification with Soul Lightening Acupressure
Acupressure Mastery training with Michael Reed Gach, PhD. (Acupressure | Ancient Healing Art | Learn Acupressure Online)
HeartMath trainings: Add Heart Facilitator, Completion of The Resilient Heart: Trauma-Sensitive Heartmath course (HeartMath.com)
Intensive Long Distance Healing workshop with Suzanne Scurlock, CST-D and Lori Chinitz, PT, CST-D (Home | Suzanne Scurlock (healingfromthecore.com)
Participant in 2 yr (July 2020-2022) Long Distance Healing mentoring program with Suzanne Scurlock and Lori Chinitz
Essentrics Instructor- Level 1 Certification. Available for private instruction and group classes. ( https://Essentrics.com)
