Where will my session take place?

If you have scheduled an office visit, your session will occur at my office at 166 E Chestnut Street.  There is adequate off-street parking.  

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Do you offer mobile massage?

Yes! Experience the ultimate in convenience and comfort by having the service come to you with a mobile massage option. Currently serving the Asheville area up to 20 miles from downtown. Whether you are at home or a hotel, I come fully prepared with everything you need: a table, linens, calming music and all necessary equipment. Allow me to transform your space to a space for healing.  This service is available upon request.​

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What are your credentials?

I am a licensed Massage Therapist, meaning I completed over 500 training hours in massage school.  I have gone on to complete more than 1,000 hours of training to support my practice since 2015.  In 2018, I successfully completed the Complete Decongestive Therapy course with The Academy of Lymphatic Studies. In 2023, I became a Certified Cosmetic Surgery Therapist through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy.

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Do you take insurance?

If you have a health plan that offers the use of FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) or HSA (Health Savings Accounts) your massage session may be covered.  Unsure about your health plan?  Contact your insurance provider to learn more.

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Do you offer Gift Certificates for services?

Gift certificates are available for all services. They may be purchased directly from me or find them on the Book Now page.

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What forms of payment can I use?

Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal are the preferred methods of payment. Use of Credit Cards, HSA, FSA and Debit cards will incur a processing fee of 4%

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage​

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What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?​

Developed by Dr. Emil Vodder in 1932, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle manual technique utilizing rhythmic, precise hand movements and sequences that aim to influence vessels under the skin to improve lymphatic flow and aids in re-routing congested lymphatic areas.​

The aim of the MLD therapist is to restore equilibrium in the tissues. If the lymphatic system is functioning well, we feel well.

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What are the benefits of MLD?​

There are many conditions that benefit from the application of MLD because of its propensity to move fluid, but it also has other properties that have great therapeutic value besides decongesting tissue.

​Because it is a very light manual technique, utilizing repetitive and continuous hand movements, it has a deeply calming effect on the nervous system and has been found to promote pain relief.​

Though it can be beneficial for many people, there do exist some contraindications to treatment. Before any treatment commences, a full medical history will be taken from you to determine that this treatment is suitable for you.

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How to identify a Certified Lymphatic Therapist​

Finding a licensed massage therapist doesn't imply she or he is qualified to provide MLD therapy (the primary component of Complete Decongestive Therapy - CDT) for your lymphatic condition including post-surgical or cancer treatment. In North Carolina, one can be a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, but to practice and provide benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatments recommended for lymphedema maintenance or after cancer surgery one needs, at the minimum, advanced and specialized training from a LANA (Lymphology Association of North America) recognized school. Specialists with this qualification will have CLT initials after their title and their license and certification will be displayed. 

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Myofascial Release

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What is Myofascial Release​?

Myofascial release is a safe and highly effective technique consisting of the gentle application of sustained pressure into connective tissue restrictions to help eliminate pain and restore range of motion.  ​​

Created by John F. Barnes, the Myofascial Release Approach is considered to be the ultimate therapy that is safe, gentle and consistently effective in producing results that last. John F. Barnes, PT has trained over 100,000 therapists and physicians in this work. He is a physical therapist, considered to be a visionary and teacher of the highest caliber. 

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What should I expect from my session?​​​​​​

Your session will include a consultation to discuss your health history and treatment goals as well as a postural assessment to identify areas out of alignment or holding patterns in your body.​

It is recommended for men to bring loose shorts and a t-shirt, and women to bring loose shorts and a sports bra/ two-piece bathing suit to wear for the treatment session. This allows for an initial standing, postural assessment to determine the myofascial release treatment needed. Please do not wear any body lotions or oils to your session.

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Oncology Massage

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What is Oncology Massage?​

An oncology massage is a client-specific, customized massage session designed to meet the unique and changing needs of someone in treatment for cancer or with a history of cancer treatment.

A safe massage plan generally revolves around the side effects (both short- and long-term) of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

Anyone, whether they are in active cancer, recovery or survivorship , or at the end of life can benefit from the specific and gentle care of oncology massage

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What are the benefits?​

When you are receiving an oncology massage, you are receiving traditional, established massage therapy techniques that have been adapted to account for your unique health situation.  

The changes that might be made to a massage that make it an "oncology massage" can fall under any number of categories, but typically they will be related to session length, pressure, positioning and areas of specific compromise or concern.

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