02/10/2026
I have an exciting and extra special announcement to share!
Since our quarterly state massage board meetings are public, I suppose I can now officially share this news.
Back in November, while celebrating my birthday in Virginia, I was contacted and informed that I was name dropped for a consultant position with our state's massage regulatory board. I had already been vetted without my knowing, so all that was left was an interview, to see if I was interested, and to be put before the board for a vote. I was told that there were several people nominated and that I would hear something within a month or so. Three months later, and having not heard anything, I assumed that someone else was chosen.. that is until I got to work this morning.
I received a text message from a wonderful friend and former massage school instructor, letting me know that she saw my name on today's board meeting agenda. So of course between clients, Tom and I rushed to watch the board meeting recording... and then it happened! I was voted in for the position!! So in addition to continuing my thriving practice, I will support our massage board administration and the office of special investigations along with two other therapists as a consultant. I am excited for this opportunity. Not just as a step forward in my career, but also in what I can contribute to our industry, especially here in Tennessee. I'm grateful to the individual who nominated me and for their confidence in what I can bring to this role.
What does this mean for my business?
SOS Massage will still continue and everyone will still receive the same wonderful care you already know and love. It does mean that occasionally I may have to shorten my work day or that I might have to take some time off to support this additional role. I will strive to the best of my ability to make those disruptions as few as possible so that I can continue to serve my large following of phenomenal clients. I hope that you will join me in my excitement for this proud and positive career growth celebration.
