ABOUT ME

After becoming licensed as a massage and bodywork therapist, I moved to Wilmington, NC to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. In Wilmington I personalized & strengthened my massage technique and opened my first private practice, Port City Massage. I have now opened a new private practice in Aberdeen, NC. My focus is to bring balance to the body through deep tissue & neuromuscular techniques, stretching and cupping (myofascial decompression). My formal education in the science of exercise, fitness, health and wellness provides a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human body. I also value the mind-body connection and softer modalities (stretching, aroma and heat therapies). I holistically blend the East and the West, and aim to create a dynamic and effective massage for my clients. I am a big believer in consistently furthering education & being a lifetime learner.

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Licensing & Credentials

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• LMBT, Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist 

• BS, Bachelors of Science: Exercise Science 

• NASM-CES, Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine 

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Continuing Education Certifications 

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• Stretching & Flexibility, with Daniel Christie through Pain Posture Performance 

• Neuromuscular Therapy of the Shoulder and Arm, with Donald Kelley, LMT through The NMT Center 

• Neuromuscular Technique for Headaches & Neck Pain, with Hope Devall through The Western North Carolina School of Massage

• Thoracic Neuromuscular Connections with Nancy Haller, LMT

• Table Stretching Techniques, with Hope DeVall through the Western North Carolina School of Massage

• Certified in ACE Massage Cupping™ Bodywork Therapy Level 1 

• Certified in ACE MediCupping Therapy: VacuTherapies for Healthcare Professionals Level 1

• Rocktape FMT Basic & Advanced  Certified with John Koniuto, DPT & Jon Mulholland, DPT

• Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function with Jason Spitalink (ceftified Anatomy Trains teacher)