I am a bodyworker that is more clinical minded than most massage therapists. I like to refer to myself as a manual therapist. I am currently attending UT Tyler for classes in Physical Therapy. I am using what I learn there and what I already know from my medical background to join these two professions for clinical massage. I specialize in pain management, injury rehab, long term (chronic) conditions, and sports/athletic rehabilitation as well as fitness rehabilitation. My goal is to help clients recover from a previous injury or with pain management for conditions that are not curable. Medical massage therapy practices can be studied and researched with proven results. I hope to help my clients reach a better quality of life with my work.

While I do offer the “spa” type of massage in my clinic, it is not where my focus lies. I do not play spa music, do not have hot stones, and I don’t practice energy work as I am a very medically minded therapist. I spend my time learning and focusing on rehabilitative care.

I am in the process of obtaining my license for personal training. I hope to have this finalized before the summer months begin. At that time, I will be including a new focus on exercise prescription balanced with focused massage therapy. Joining these two will give my clients a better-informed work out and keep their muscles on the right track for a better and more focused work out routine. I hope to work with a local gym as space/time allows.

American College of Sports Medicine | 2019 | certification

·     Certification/License: Personal Trainer
               (this is in progress)

UT Tyler | 2017 - 2022 | Physical Therapy 

·     Major: Kinesiology (the study of the body and its mechanics)

                (this is in progress)

Texas Center of Massage Therapy | 2016 | certification

·     Certification/License: Licensed Massage therapist (LMT)
·     810 course credit hrs, 100 hrs clinical

Paris Junior College | 2015 | Nursing

·     Major: Registered Nurse
      * Anatomy & Physiology II
      * Psychology II - Lifespan and Development
      * Pathology II
      * Medical Terminology II
      * Pharmacology II
      * Basic classes such as Math, English, fine arts

Tyler Junior College | 2011-2015 | Nursing
·     Major: Registered Nurse
      * Anatomy & Physiology I
      * General Psychology I
      * Pathology I
      * Microbiology
      * Medical Terminology I
      * Pharmacology I
      * Professional Nursing Concepts

Lone star College | 2010 | EMT certification

·     Major: Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 42 Credit hours
      * Emergency Medical Technician  
      * Practicum (or Field Experience)
      * Introduction to Advanced Practice  
      * Patient Assessment and Airway Management  
      * Trauma Management  
      * Emergency Pharmacology
      * Cardiology
      * Medical Emergencies
      * Special Populations  ​