With over 30 years of experience as a massage therapist and a background as a Registered Nurse, I bring a unique combination of medical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for helping people feel their best.

 

During my 16 years working as an RN on a critical care step-down unit, I often incorporated massage therapy into patient care to help relieve discomfort associated with prolonged inactivity, surgical positioning, stress, and muscle tension. I also witnessed how therapeutic touch could promote relaxation and more restful sleep.

 

My passion for massage therapy actually began with my own experience as a patient. Following a car accident, I developed a searing pain in my left shoulder that didn’t respond to muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory medications. My physician suggested trying massage therapy, so I sought out an experienced therapist who identified the source of my pain as tension in my subscapularis muscle. After he released that tension, the pain was gone almost instantly! I was so amazed by the results that I enrolled in massage therapy school the very next month.

 

More than 30 years later, I still find tremendous satisfaction in helping others experience the same kind of relief that first inspired me to pursue this profession. For me, massage therapy is more than relaxation. It’s about understanding the body, identifying sources of discomfort, and helping people move and feel better.