02/26/2026
I have the absolute honor of speaking to a group of soon-to-be massage therapists soon… and it feels surreal.
It honestly feels like yesterday I was sitting in a classroom at SMCC, trying to memorize muscles and stressing over A&P, Kinesiology… all of the hours of studying 😅
I remember wondering if I would actually make it. If I’d be good enough. If this would really turn into something sustainable.
In reality, it’s been years.
Years of hands-on experience.
Years of growth.
Years of learning.
Years of burnout… and choosing to fall back in love with this work again.
Massage therapy is such a beautiful career. We meet people at their best and at their most vulnerable. We witness healing, grief, stress, success, setbacks. It’s deeply meaningful work - and at times, it can feel incredibly heavy.
One of the biggest things I want to pour into these new therapists is this:
Each therapist adds value in their own way.
We can learn the same techniques. Sit in the same classes. Practice the same protocols. But how we modify them, how we listen, how we hone in on what someone’s body truly needs - that’s what sets us apart.
My pressure won’t feel like someone else’s.
My flow won’t feel like someone else’s.
The way I hold space won’t feel like someone else’s.
And that uniqueness is where the value is.
Making this career your own - instead of trying to replicate someone else - is what builds longevity. It’s what builds integrity. It’s what turns skill into something deeply personal and impactful.
Looking at this notebook I am overwhelmed in the best way. Grateful for the years. Grateful for the lessons — even the hard ones. Grateful that what once felt impossible is now something I get to encourage others in. Dreams really do come true.
This career has shaped me just as much as I’ve shaped it. 🤍
Lmt # 2500
