I moved to Austin, Texas in 2007 after graduating from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in therapeutic recreation. Having grown up near the hectic Washington D.C. area, I appreciate a place where tension is viewed as a hindrance rather than the norm. While I’ll always have love for the east coast, there is a pace and ease in Austin that lends to a lifestyle of health and well-being.

While pursuing my degree, I played collegiate-level tennis for four years and learned a great deal about body maintenance, injury, and recovery. It was during this time that I developed a comprehensive understanding of the human body, be it injured, inactive, or active. I have a fixed obsession with pain-free and healthy living; therefore, massage came naturally.

With 12 years of experience in the health and wellness field, I have developed a well-rounded approach to a balanced lifestyle. In my approach to massage, I use firm pressure that is targeted and thorough, while teasing the muscle into a relaxed state. The goal at form + function Massage is to release the body’s tension by using a wide array of therapeutic massage techniques and return the body to pain-free living.