John Hanron was born and raised in the urban and exurban wilds of the Northeast (Boston, NYC, Maryland) but has been bounding about the West for 30 years (Flagstaff, Taos, SLC, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Happy Camp, Black Rock City, Twisp).

He has worked as a photographer, newspaper editor, carpenter, emergency medical technician, surgery orderly, ski patroller, mountain guide, ropes-course leader, lumberyard worker, cashier and bicycle delivery boy.

He received his massage and bodywork training at Port Townsend School of Massage, graduating from their 545-hour program in May 2009. He is a professional member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.