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A Little About My Journey:

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to understanding people—not just what they feel, but why they feel it. My first studies were in psychology, because I believed that if I could understand the mind, I could help people heal. But I wanted to do more than understand—I wanted to help in ways people could truly feel.

That’s what led me to nursing.
I poured my heart into caring for patients, holding their hands in hard moments, and doing my best to ease their pain. But over time, I felt something missing. The pace was fast, the moments brief. I began to realize that in modern healthcare, we often treat the body and the mind as if they’re separate. I knew in my heart that true healing only happens when we care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

I wanted to slow down.
I wanted to really listen.
I wanted to be fully present for the people I served.

 

Massage therapy became that bridge. It gave me the space to connect on a deeper level, to combine my medical knowledge with the power of intentional touch, and to create moments where people feel seen, heard, and cared for.

Massage has become my way of offering what I always wished for my patients: a place to heal fully, where the mind can rest, the body can release, and the spirit can breathe again.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Concentration in Developmental & Human Services Psychology

Graduated May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Graduated December 2010

Diploma in Massage & Bodywork Therapy

Miller Motte College of Wilmington

Graduated September 2018

Registered Nurse NC #244503

Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist NC #17781

NPI # 1457966947

Certifications:

Medical Massage Therapy

Orthopedic Massage Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy

Table Thai Massage Therapy

Advanced Reflexology

Thai Hand Reflexology

Usui Reiki Master Certification

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NC RN# 244503 & NC LMBT# 17781

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