I am a former Navy pilot, advanced degree, retired, senior business executive and Licensed Massage Therapist (MT 141576) and am registered as a National Provider Identifier (NPI1215767751) by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). I worked at a local massage school as a part-time academic instructor and in various operations, marketing and quality assurance roles including working with over 50 student interns in the development and refinement of their skills. I have also written a Continuing Education (CE) business related course. I have taken courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology and over 200 hours of massage therapy techniques and passed a rigorous regulatory exam demonstrating my proficiency.
A large portion of my practice is complimentary in nature. With a family member who worked at two Domestic Violence Shelters, I witnessed the stress on her in supporting these victims, I could only imagine the stress that these families themselves were undergoing, their entire lives turned upside down without any idea of what to do or where to go. I then decided to return to the school and obtain my license so I could support these victims and their counselors by providing pro-bono massages. I've been to local shelters\outreach centers, homeless shelters and continue to expand my services to other similar facilities on an ongoing basis. Furthermore, I give back by performing pro-bono chair massages to local teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, staff members at various non-profits, foot massages and chair massages for residents at two different assisted living facilities, contributing massage packages for school PTA's and other non-profit's fundraiser silent auctions in addition to many other volunteer services to the community. I am also partnering with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) as a "Standardized Patient" where I work with medical students while they attempt to diagnose my fictitious illnesses. As a result of my volunteer efforts, in 2023, I was the recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Services Award with nearly 500 hours of volunteer service.
I also volunteer at a local golf course (for free golf of course) and at various Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), PGA Seniors & Celebrity Tournaments, multiple collegiate, US Women's 4 Ball and various amateur and junior LPGA\PGA league golf tournaments as well.
But I also have a for-profit side, however I continue to give back here as well as my fees are considerably less than my peers and are in-line with what massage schools charge for student interns (see rates). I also perform medical massages for veterans and others. My practice is limited to mobile massages only but I do not charge additional trip\travel fees for this service nor for any add-ons. I have seen what stress does to the human body and how massage can alleviate that stress. I don't want to deny anyone the experience and benefits of a massage due to financial reasons. The fees earned merely pay for my incidental costs (licensing, insurance, supplies, CE courses, traveling expenses, etc) and are not designed to provide a living income for me.
My practice consists of Relaxational, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myo-Fascial and Bodywork, all of which may incorporate some optional stretching. I also offer mobile chair massages for small businesses and corporations.