I graduated from John Brown University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, prepared to build a meaningful career and life. In 2013, however, nearly everything changed. Within a matter of months, my daughter joined the Air Force, my oldest son left for college, and I lost my husband of 22 years. I suddenly found myself raising my youngest son alone while learning how to rebuild a life I had never expected to face.

Through that season, I became increasingly drawn to work that was personal, hands-on, and capable of making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That path led me to massage therapy. I graduated from Touching America School of Massage in 2015 and later became a licensed Massage Therapy Instructor through the Arkansas Department of Health.

Since then, I have completed extensive training in therapeutic approaches including oncology massage, post-surgical lymphatic drainage, trauma-informed care, sports massage, prenatal massage, and focused work for pain and limited mobility. That training allows me to look beyond a standard massage routine and respond to the individual needs of each client.

What began as a small home practice in 2016 has grown into a multidisciplinary clinic in downtown Conway. My own experiences taught me that the body carries the effects of stress, grief, change, and physical strain. They also taught me how powerful it can be to feel genuinely supported. That understanding continues to shape the care we provide today.

In 2026, my path came full circle when I became the owner of Touching America School of Massage—the school where my own massage therapy career began. Today, I have the privilege of caring for clients, educating future massage therapists, and helping shape a higher standard of therapeutic practice within our community.