6 m a s s a g e & b o d y w o r k j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7
Marybetts
Sinclair fi nds
writing about
massage and
related topics
the ideal
complement
to her 42-
year stint as
a massage
therapist.
In her spare time, she can be
found outdoors in Oregon juggling,
hiking long distances, and doing
eye exercises when the sun
peeks through the rain clouds.
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Amrit Rai is a
touch therapist
and visual artist.
Her bodywork,
energy medicine
work, and visual
art are all deeply
rooted in the
traditions of
bhakti yoga,
meditation, and
embodiment practices. She lives and
works in beautiful Mill Valley, California.
contributors
Leon Chaitow's
work—writing,
editing, teaching,
and a little
clinical—is
also his hobby.
He and his
wife, Alkmini,
of 45 years
live in London
and Corfu,
Greece, where they enjoy sea, sun,
swimming, and gentle strolls, at a
pace set by their ancient, miniature,
longhaired Dachshund, Dumbo.
