Joni is a 1990 graduate of SSMT with an extensive background in trauma recovery, body psychotherapy, and nursing. She holds a Master’s degree in Body Psychotherapy from Naropa University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts, and completed advanced massage therapy education at the Body Therapy Institute. Her training also includes intensive study in Thailand, where she deepened her expertise in Thai massage.
With more than 26 years of experience as a bodyworker, educator, and registered nurse, Joni specializes in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and present-centered awareness. She has a deep passion for working with veterans and individuals who have experienced traumatic life events.
Joni has served as Education Director at SSMT and Boulder College of Massage Therapy and is currently an instructor at SSMT. Her teaching includes Swedish massage, pathology, ethics, massage for trauma, and mindfulness-based practices. She brings decades of hands-on clinical experience to her teaching, seminars, and private practice, blending technical skill with compassionate, trauma-aware care.
