For years I watched my mother struggle with chronic pain. She would throw out her back often, and I could see how much it affected her daily life. It was painful to watch someone I love go through that. She found relief through chiropractic care and massage therapy, and over time, those visits became part of her healing routine.

As I got older, I began experiencing chronic back pain myself. Even something as simple as picking up a piece of paper would trigger pain. After a few falls, I ended up on bed rest for a week at a time. My mom encouraged me to try the same care that helped her, so we started going to appointments together. At first, I wasn’t consistent. I’d stop going as soon as I felt better, not realizing how important ongoing care was in truly managing the pain.

As the years went by, I began searching for a new career and kept coming back to how much I enjoy caring for others. One day, I met a massage therapist who told me, “You’d be great at this.” That moment stuck with me.

Now, as a massage therapist, I fully understand the value of consistent care. It’s not just about relieving pain, it’s about maintaining wellness and living a better quality of life. Helping others feel their best is more than my profession, it’s my purpose.