My interest in massage therapy developed in the summer of 2012. I was working as a cashier in a fast food restaurant at the time and hadn't been in school for a year. I wanted to do something more and I didn't have the desire to grow in the fast food industry. On the contrary I was much more interested in alternative medicine, organic foods, and fair trade. Before I knew it I was in school again. Massage to me means an alternative and natural means to aid the healing process. No drugs so no unwanted side effects. Massage has also been relatively newly accepted as a medical practice but has the reputation of a luxury. Massage has become a passion of mine and it is my hope to help clients understand the health benefits of massage beyond general relaxation.