I discovered massage therapy in 2007 when I was working 10 hour shifts in an embroidery factory.  I had just graduated high school the year before and I wasn't quite sure what path I wanted to take in my life.  I saw a small sign posted in the hair salon I went to that said they offer massage therapy and I decided to give it a try.   I really enjoyed the massage and decided to get them more often.  Pretty soon I was scheduling my massages every two weeks.  It began to be something I really looked forward to.  I noticed I had fewer headaches and the anxiety and panic attacks I had been suffering from since high school had become fewer and far between.   When the recession hit and I got laid off from my job I decided that I'd take the course at Capri College to become a licensed massage therapist.  At that time the course was only 660 hours so I figured I didn't have anything to lose.   I graduated in February 2009 and I've been practicing full time ever since.  I've worked in many different settings from high end boutique spas to a major massage therapy chain.  I most enjoy working in private practice and being my own boss.  I love being able to help people improve their quality of life through massage therapy.