Résumé

WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant in Human Sexuality: Educator, speaker and writer on a variety of topics, including: safer sex, AIDS/HIV issues, bisexuality, sexual orientation, sex and relationships, sex therapy, and sexual diversity.

Surrogate Partner: Trained professional surrogate working with a variety of clients in sex therapy (in collaboration with psychotherapists in the Bay Area).

Sexological Bodyworker: Trained somatic sex educator, assisting clients in overcoming sexual difficulties and enhancing enjoyment of their sexuality.

Massage Therapist: Extensive, ongoing experience in private practice with clients, including athletes, hospital/hospice patients, elders, pregnant women, and people with AIDS.

HIV Counsellor & Phlebotomist: University of California, San Francisco AIDS Health Project - Duties include counselling clients for HIV testing (pre-test and disclosure) and drawing blood for the lab tests.

Instructor: National Holistic Institute, in Emeryville, CA. Duties included teaching classes in a broad range of the curriculum, including Swedish, Esalen, and Shiatsu massage; deep tissue, polarity energy work, and other bodywork techniques; basic anatomy and physiology; stress-management and relaxation techniques; interpersonal and practice management skills.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sex Educator & Speaker: Guest lecturer on safer sex, AIDS/HIV issues, sexual diversity, and sexual orientation at San Francisco State University, University of California, San Francisco, Sonoma State University, Skyline College, and for other groups and schools.

Volunteer: For the San Francisco Sex Information Switchboard, a non-profit educational community service. Duties include: staffing the phone lines, shift supervision, speakers bureau, volunteer training (training staff since 4/92).

Massage Volunteer: AIDS Homecare and Hospice, and San Francisco General Hospital (Ward 5A). Provided massage and gentle touch services for AIDS patients, under the supervision of Irene Smith.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Certificate in Clinical Sexology from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco.

Associate in Sex Education Certificate from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco.

Certified Sexologist and member of the American College of Sexologists, San Francisco, California.

Certificate in Sexological Bodywork from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco.

Bachelor of Arts Degree, in Humanities/Human Sexuality, from New College of California in San Francisco.

International Professional Surrogates Association: Completed 60 hour training.

California State-certified as a private, post-secondary school instructor in massage, anatomy and physiology, and health education.

Nationally Certified and State Licensed Phlebotomy Technician 1- San Francisco State University/Davies Medical Center; Phlebotomy Unlimited (State approved training institution); Multiskilled Medical Certifications Institute, Inc.; State of California, Department of Health Services.

Sexological Instructor in AIDS/STD Prevention from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco.

Holistic Bodywork Therapist and Health Educator from the National Holistic Institute, Emeryville CA (1000/hr certificate).

Associate in Arts Degree from City College of San Francisco (Honor Society), along with general education with minor in physical education/recreation.

Certified Massage Technician (100/hr course) from the San Francisco School of Massage.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

President of the Bay Area Chapter of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), 1998.

Member of the Association of Sexual Energy Professionals

Member of The American College of Sexologists.

Member of the International Professional Surrogates Association (IPSA).

Member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.

Member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

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