10/29/2025
Today marks a monumental milestone: 20 years as a massage therapist! My journey began after graduating from Bio-Chi Institute in 2005. I started out at Manley Chiropractic in Le Mars, Iowa, and Fresh Hair Studio Day Spa in Sioux City. Then, I took a leap of faith and moved to sunny San Diego, California, where I worked at Dream Wellness Chiropractic, Massage Envy, Pukalani Day Spa in Del Mar, and Mirabella Mansory Day Spa in Solana Beach.
In 2009, I returned home to Iowa and launched my own business, LโAmour de Massage, which thrived for a decade. I had the privilege of working with incredible clients and supportive colleagues along the way, from Farm Bureauโs office to Bollin Chiropractic, and eventually expanding to multiple locations.
After a period of growth and learning, I moved to Sioux City and joined Mind and Body Connection, while also sharing my knowledge as a massage therapy instructor for 11 years with Bio Chi Institute. Today, Iโm proud to run my current practice, The Healer Within, and itโs been a wonderful three years of healing and growth.
Iโm deeply grateful to so many people whoโve supported me along the way: Nicole Gangler, who designed my first logo; Pam Hutchins of Redโs Printing, who brought my promotional materials to life; Cathy Kromenhock, who helped me design my business signage; and my amazing friend Erin Stabile, who assisted with my business app and branding today. Check Erin out if you need any marketing & designs for your businesses!!!
A big thank-you to 1st Step Chiropractic for renting your space to me during my first year. Your support helped me get started and meant so much on my journey.
Thank you so much, Molly and Kim, for welcoming me into your space these past two years. Iโm so grateful for both of you and truly feel blessed to share this journey together. ๐
A special thanks also goes to my husband, John, whose unwavering support and hard work made it all possible. I love you sooo much!!!! And, of course, my wonderful clientsโyour trust and loyalty have been the heart of my practice.
Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey!
Song: Iโve been everywhere by Johnny Cash