About Me

Hey, I’m Rachel

My journey into massage and bodywork began early on with an interest in anatomy.  Our bodies are so beautifully intricate and so adaptable, adjusting to everything we throw at them.  I’ve always thought it was so interesting how touch can alter us:  we feel relaxed after a good back rub or feel happy when we hug a loved one.  I believe that when touch is honed in a positive way it can lead to rejuvenation, physical breakthroughs, and healthy whole people.  

I have eczema and struggling my way through that health issue has made me adopt a more holistic approach to health and wellness.  It also influences me to approach the treatment room with a large dose of compassion.  My goals for my clients are that they feel better, they have less pain, and they develop more freedom in their bodies.  I think I’ve had a great session when a client gets off my table and notices a positive change in their body.

I’m interested in pain and pain management, in the structure and function of bodies so I do a lot of bodywork.  If relaxation is what you’re after, don’t worry, I do that too.  My favorite massage right now is actually a combination of the two, after which you will feel realigned, refreshed, and replenished.  

There are so many different things you can do with massage and bodywork, two things I do that you may not have heard of:

• McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release – works directly with scars to minimize their effects on the body

• AromaTouch Technique – a gentle massage utilizing 8 therapeutic essential oils

I hail from the great frozen state of Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes and 10,000,000 mosquitoes!  I moved to North Carolina in 2007 after graduating from Bethel University.  I spent 11 years working at a desk before going to massage school at the North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork in 2018.  I love being around water, appreciate the arts, and am a bit of an adrenaline junkie.  My next adventure:  Zip Lining!

I look forward to working with you,