 Mari Exline is a board certified and licensed massage therapist with a rich background in healing, teaching, and a variety of massage modalities and spa treatments, including: Swedish, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Hand/Foot Reflexology, Pregnancy, Infant, Aromatherapy, as well as more exotic treatments, such as barefoot shiatsu and the Ancient Ayurvedic Healing Rituals from Tibet and India.
She graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Human Development/Psychology with a minor in Theatre from the University of California, Riverside. Following this, Mari completed her Professional California Teaching Credential at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California, and taught Kindergarten, first and fifth grades. She received her massage license and certification in 1995, through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Board, The School of Shiatsu and Massage in Middletown, California. Later, she went on to receive professional certifications in Cranial Sacral Therapy and Ayurvedic Healing. With her certification, Mari began her massage practice at her private Massage Studio and also her Mobile Day Spa, which accommodated those who were unable to get away from their home or office, as well as allowing her to offer massage/spa parties. She has broadened the scope of her practice by working with corporate offices, co-coordinating on-site chair massage and stress management workshops. She has also enjoyed traveling abroad, bringing her massage techniques and teachings to cruise ships and various vacation destinations.
Currently, Mari is a massage therapist with Apple Wellness, at their center in Silicon Valley. She also provides on-site corporate massage and wellness programs at a variety of companies, and still runs her private practice, offering everything from general relaxation massage to speciality treatments like cranial sacral, Ayurvedic and Tibetan body treatments Shirodhara and Mountain Abiyanga Massage, traditional LA stone massage, and Eminence Organic skin care. She is a DONA certified birth doula, who provides loving, supportive doula services to moms and families throughout the Bay Area, during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
recovery.
Mari continues to attend advanced training courses to improve her techniques and skills, and stay abreast of cutting edge treatments and spa trends. She also takes on the role of educator, presenting seminars on topics such as Relieving Your Headaches, Hand Wrist Tensions, Stress Management, and Infant, Individual and Couples Massage.
In spite of her very demanding schedule, Mari also finds the time to give back, donating her work to organizations such as the American Cancer Society and various local schools. Mari is passionate about helping people unwind and calming their mind and body with treatments that will soothe and relax. She hopes that each individual she works with will find tranquility, peace and rejuvenation in everyday life.
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