04/15/2026
Back in 2012 I was introduced to at a massage conference in California…
At the time, I was a licensed massage therapist… but working a corporate job as an account executive in Atlanta. The company had sent me to the conference that ended up changing my life.
I ended up winning a giveaway for a free training that weekend… and a few months later, made a very impulsive “do it or regret it” decision to quit said corporate job and move to the West Coast to get certified.
Short trip… but a turning point.
When I got back to Georgia, I started working more in medical massage… and one of my early clients had been in a severe car accident many years prior.
A lot of scar tissue.
Hardware.
She used to joke that she felt like a bionic woman… and after a few sessions, told me it was the first time in a long time she could breathe more fully and move with less restriction.
That’s when it clicked. 🥹
Back then, my approach was a lot more “more is better.” More cups… more intensity. A lot of folks are trained this way! 🫣
But over time, that shifted.
I kept seeking out more evidence based continuing ed. Then I found in 2024 and that’s when the whole game changed.
Now it’s much more specific.
Less cups… more intention.
Creating space in the tissue… then adding movement so the body can actually use it.
Because what feels “tight” isn’t always something that needs more pressure…
A lot of the time, it’s tissue that isn’t moving or adapting well.
When you change that… range of motion and tension can shift pretty quickly.
Same tool… completely different application!
This is why I switched from calling my appointments “massage,” to “recovery sessions.” Because YOU are an active participant in your own recovery.
I’m in Florida for the next couple months if you want to get on my schedule for an in-home session… then I’ll be in the DMV area over the summer. Comment or DM “book” and I’ll send you a link to schedule.
I’ll also be hosting an in-person workshop on body gua sha… different tool, same focus on helping tissue move and recover better. Comment “workshop” to join the waitlist!
