ABOUT
Ilse Witterland
Ilse Witterland, B.S., L.M.T.		  A Z U A R


ABOUT ILSE WITTERLAND
Ilse is a healer and artist from the Indonesian island of Java, who expresses a unique combination of Eastern and Western traditions in all of her creative endeavors. As a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Practitioner of Structural Integration, Ilse blends her hands-on healing techniques with methods for releasing emotional and physical stress, enabling clients to connect with their feelings and express them in healthy and positive ways.
Ilse was instrumental in creating the Azuar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting holistic health and wellness education. When she moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 2003, she joined the staff at the Captain Cook Athletic Club as a massage therapist, and founded Azuar Alaska in order to further her work with private clients. When booking a massage at the Athletic Club, be sure to give yourself time to enjoy the other facilities, including the steam room, sauna, swimming pool and exercise equipment.

Ilse resides primarily in Anchorage, Alaska, but often spends time in
Portland, Oregon and offers her massage therapy services there.
 B A C K G R O U N D

EDUCATION
1989 B. S. in Art/Sculpture from Portland State University, Portland Oregon
Master sculptors Jim Hansen for metal, and Don Wilson for carving stone
1997 Oregon School of Massage, Portland, Oregon (License #6538)

GALLERIES
Indigo Gallery, Lake Oswego, OR 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994
O'Connell Gallery, Portland OR 1991
Blue Heron Gallery, Portland OR 1991
Abbott Gallery, Portland OR 1990		 Grants Received
1991 Technical Assistance Grant
from Metropolitan Arts Commission

VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Using Portland Cable Access facilities and equipment, I produced the following videos which were aired in 1988 and 1989:
"Floral Painting" - Oils with Millie VanSickle
"Hot Air Balloons" - Watercolor techniques with Bill Woltje
10 minute oceanography project
Special Olympics - Skiers and Snowboarders

In 2002 with Tualitan Valley Cable Access facilites in Beaverton, Oregon: "Harley Life Styles"

GRAPHIC DESIGN
I provided artistic graphics used in assorted projects while working in corporate and university settings. These included graphics for doctors' journal articles, classroom projects, posters, and abstract presentations:
1995 Nature
1995 Endocrinology
1994 OHSU/CROET Newsletter
1993 The Journal of Biological Chemistry
1992 Stroke Journal
1992 North American Clinical Practices		    In Alaska I have provided graphic support for:

2003 Alaska Friends of the Family

2004 Parents Day Resource Guide

2004 Anchorage Clay Arts Guild

PHOTOGRAPHY
While attending PSU I became the photographer of the student newspaper - The Vanguard, and the insert called the Metropolis.

I developed and printed all my own photos.		    AFFILIATIONS
2003-present: National Ski Patrol, Hillberg, AK
1995-98 National Ski Patrol, Mt. Hood, OR
1994 - Art Street / Art Quake Chairperson
1991 to 95 - Art Commission of Tigard, Tualatin
  and Sherwood (ACTTS) Board Member
1993 - Art Street / Art Quake Committee Member
(ceramic, stone, jewelry & more)
(massage therapy)
(in Alaska & Oregon)