Medical/Clinical Massage Therapy for Your Well-Being

That photo you see? That’s me — mid-demo on stage in Las Vegas, guiding a class through a positional release of the hips with a set of cups nearby. It’s one of my favorite moments — because it captures exactly what I love most about this work: teaching others how to truly understand the body and unlock its natural ability to heal.

The next photo captures something deeply personal — me assessing my daughter’s hips. It’s more than a proud mom moment; it’s a reflection of how my education reshaped the way I see the body and the healing process.

During my internship at Advanced Bodywork Massage & Education in Grapevine, Texas, I refined my understanding of manual therapy — learning how structure, breath, and balance work together to support function. That training gave me tools I never knew I’d need in my own home.

When we discovered my daughter had scoliosis, it explained so many of the little things we’d been noticing — uneven hips, fatigue, even changes in mood. Chiropractic care helped, but it wasn’t enough on its own. What I’d learned in Grapevine became the bridge between what chiropractic started and what her body still needed.

It wasn’t a quick fix. It took commitment — regular treatments, movement work, and consistency with her chiropractic visits. When we moved back to Palestine, Dr. Michael Glenn Key took her under his care with incredible compassion and precision. He was more than just a chiropractor; he was a trusted part of our healing journey and a friend to so many in this community. His recent passing has left a space that can’t easily be filled, but his legacy continues in the countless lives he helped and the hope he inspired.

Because of that season — and the teamwork between skilled practitioners and consistent effort — my daughter now moves through life with greater freedom and confidence. That experience reaffirmed what I teach every day:
real healing takes collaboration, commitment, and time — but the results are worth it.