As a Carolina native, nurturing others has been my mode of operation for as long as I can remember. Inspiring individuals to value themselves and to take charge of their health led to my career in healthcare.

In 2004, I graduated from the Surgical Technology program offered by the Carolinas College of Health Science. After working in same-day surgery at Atrium Healthcare, I enthusiastically accepted the position of Tissue Recovery Coordinator with LifeShare Carolinas. For over 16 years I have been a witness to the beauty and complexity of the human body as I’ve helped hundreds of families through organ and tissue donation.

Along with a curiosity about the human anatomy, and how it works, is my passion for building relationships and connecting with people in positive ways. Massage therapy connects the two in my life. What, for so long, had been just a hobby has become a new career path. Graduating NC School of Advance Bodywork in 2018 strengthened my belief that the many modalities of massage can and should be an essential part of anyone’s journey of health and healing.

Unfortunately, many people are not well and are in need of someone to give them a touch that is both therapeutic and compassionate. It is my desire, as a licensed massage therapist, to confidently and lovingly provide such a service.

My journey with wellness began in 2010 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a double mastectomy, 16 lymph nodes removed, chemo, and radiation; I was determined to become “healthy” again. I lived in FL at the time and began to get regular preventative lymphatic massages. Unfortunately, when I moved to Charlotte I could not find a Certified Lymphatic Therapist.

I developed lymphedema in my upper back, an area I could not reach to perform self lymphatic massage. It was at that time I found Stephanie at Lymphatic Health Center in Mooresville. I became a patient and quickly developed a passion to learn more and help others in my situation. I transferred my calling into action and became a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist at the North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork. I then completed my certification in the Vodder method of treatment for Lymphedema. I graduated from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, the top school in the US for lymphedema.
 

Now as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) I want to create more awareness in the medical field regarding lymphedema. The need for knowledge, education, and treatment of lymphedema needs to be as recognized as equally as other diagnoses and complications of cancer, trauma, surgery, etc.

"My goal for clients is prevention, intervention, relaxation, and a holistic approach to overall wellbeing."