My journey of self-discovery began by leaving my home state of Georgia to attend massage school in Sedona, Arizona in 2007. By learning about the complex, intelligent nature of the human body and its innate capacity to heal when supported, nourished, and reconnected to a balanced sense of self, a deep love of natural healing was awakened in me.
In 2010, I ended up returning to the East Coast, landing in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Western NC. Here, I have studied and practiced a variety of healing arts modalities, including holistic herbalism, yoga, and Ayurveda, each serving as a transformative element in my life. Most recently, I have earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and currently work at a local nonprofit as a trauma therapist. I consider myself a forever-student with an insatiable hunger to better understand the body/mind complex and ways that we may achieve true vital health and wellbeing.
At Urban Exhale, my goal for each massage I give is to understand my client’s needs and desires and to do my best to customize the session accordingly. Techniques typically included are long fluid strokes to induce a deep state of relaxation, deeper strokes & compression (as needed & desired) to help relieve chronic tension, gentle rocking and passive stretching to help the body let go even more.
When I am not practicing or studying, I may be growing plants, working out, dancing, reading, vegging with a favorite show, or dreaming of adventuring in faraway lands.