Carol A. Wiley is a technical writer/editor (1990) turned massage therapist (1997) turned freelance writer (2003, part-time; 2009, full-time). She writes articles, blog posts, case studies, white papers, website content, and more.
Carol's massage background includes being a 1997 graduate of the massage therapy program at the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA, and 12 years as a practicing massage therapist. She is also an independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils.
Her other interests include contact improvisation dance, and she is a founding organizer (in 1994) of the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, and the non-profit Dance Art Group (in 2002), which produces the festival and other dance-related workshops/events.
Carol's background also includes 16+ years of martial arts trainining, mostly in Aikido and Tae Kwon Do, and she is the editor of two published anthologies of essays: Women in the Martial Arts and Martial Arts Teachers on Teaching.
"We're all a mighty oak in the making, and it's all right to be a little nutty as long as we also hold our ground!"
"The purpose of dancing--and of life--is to enjoy every moment and step, regardless of where we are when the music ends."
- Wayne Dyer (Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling)
"Our state of health and happiness depends more upon our perception of life events around us than upon the events themselves."
- Christiane Northrup, MD (The Wisdom of Menopause)
"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain -- and most do."
- Dale Carnegie
For information about Carol's freelance writing services, visit clearconcisewriting.com. Carol also provides lots of free information about aromatherapy, massage therapy, and related health and wellness topics on her website.