I have been a Certified Massage Therapist since 2004. I graduated from the Midwest Academy of Healing Arts, which required 500 comprehensive hours of massage. I then returned to complete the requirements for the instructor internship, requiring an additional 500 hours. In 2007, I became Nationally Certified in Massage and Bodywork, through NCTMB.I embarked on a career in massage therapy knowing that I want to be a part of a profession that is focused on meeting individual needs. Many people suffer from stress, fatigue, chronic pain, tension, and/or soreness. I understood these ailments affect the attitude and overall wellbeing of individuals. I also know massage would assist in relieving these ailments.
As a massage therapist, my overall goal is to promote wellness and encourage a feeling of peace and serenity through various therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities. I actively listen to my clients and ask questions, which allow me to cater each session to the individual needs of that client. It is such a wonderful experience to witness an individual achieving their desired result. For example, at the beginning of the appointment when someone comes in looking "frazzled" and out of sorts, at the end of the appointment they have that look of ahhhhhhh...written across their face, or when someone has been suffering from pain/tension in their shoulders and they leave feeling relieved that the pain has subsided. Words really cannot explain how joyous it is to be a part of such outcomes.
I am truly honored and excited that I have a career I absolutely love. Having the opportunity to share the benefits of massage, and serving the needs of others is a gratifying and humbling experience. I am continually grateful that I am a massage therapist and that I am able to make a difference in someone's life through the gift of massage therapy.
As a massage therapist, my overall goal is to promote wellness and encourage a feeling of peace and serenity through various therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities. I actively listen to my clients and ask questions, which allow me to cater each session to the individual needs of that client. It is such a wonderful experience to witness an individual achieving their desired result. For example, at the beginning of the appointment when someone comes in looking "frazzled" and out of sorts, at the end of the appointment they have that look of ahhhhhhh...written across their face, or when someone has been suffering from pain/tension in their shoulders and they leave feeling relieved that the pain has subsided. Words really cannot explain how joyous it is to be a part of such outcomes.
I am truly honored and excited that I have a career I absolutely love. Having the opportunity to share the benefits of massage, and serving the needs of others is a gratifying and humbling experience. I am continually grateful that I am a massage therapist and that I am able to make a difference in someone's life through the gift of massage therapy.
