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 .