Professional Education, Trainings & Influences

Professional License

Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (LMBT NC#14546) 2015-Present

Education

Massage Therapy Certification
Center for Massage & Natural Health • Asheville, NC • 2014

B.A. in Theatre Arts Education
Catawba College • Salisbury, NC • 2013

Coursework emphasized the Alexander Technique, including movement, postural awareness, breath, voice, and performance pedagogy.

Professional Education & Continuing Education

Manual Therapy

  • Thai Bodywork — Grace Scarborough (2015, 2016)

  • Deep Tissue Techniques — Center for Massage & Natural Health (2016)

  • Myofascial Release I—John Barnes (2016)

  • Thai Bodywork: Prone & Side-Lying Techniques — Center for Massage & Natural Health (2017)

  • NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1 — Jory Serota (2017, 2018)

  • NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 2 — David Weinstock (2018)

  • CranioSacral Therapy I — Upledger Institute (2021)

  • CranioSacral Therapy II — Upledger Institute (2021)

  • SomatoEmotional Release I — Upledger Institute (2022)

  • Thai Yoga Certification, 50 Hours — Kula Collective (2023)

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Technique), 40 Hours — Academy of Lymphatic Studies (2025)

  • ScarWork™ — Drake Myofascials (2026)

Movement & Somatics

  • Flow Arts & Movement Meditation Retreats—HoopPath Homecoming (2013, 2014, 2015)

  • Applied Yoga Integration — Jory Serota (2017)

  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Enlighten Yoga (2018)

  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Frik-shuhn Yoga (2022)

  • 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training — Chakra Flow University (2026)

Anatomy & Research

  • Cadaver Dissection Labs — Experience Anatomy (2023–2025)

  • 7th International Fascia Research Congress (2025)

Somatic & Integrative Studies

  • Hypnosis & Regression Therapy, 200 Hours (Experiential Path) — Society for Energy + Emotions (2021)

Areas of Clinical Focus

  • Chronic pain and persistent tension

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Myofascial dysfunction and fascial health

  • Scar tissue and post-surgical recovery

  • Perinatal care

  • Breathwork

  • Vocal toning

  • Postural ease and efficiency

  • Functional movement

  • Embodied movement and expressive arts