Meet Our Practitioners

My path to opening Vinings Massage with my husband has been a long one. After working in marine conservation, then owning and running a small organic vegetable farm, I started experiencing some health problems. Seeking a holistic approach, I found myself a massage therapist who helped me manage the anxiety and pain that comes along with illness. Through this relationship, I discovered, first hand, the extraordinary benefits of Massage Therapy. After recovering and regaining strength, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in holistic healthcare.

Providing the space and support for people to create wellness in their lives as well as a place for individual practitioners to thrive has become my passion. I love doing all types of massage, and specialize in working with people experiencing cancer and chronic illness. I also perform Pre- and Post-natal Massage, along with massage for anxiety, stress, and pain relief. I am also a Health and Wellness Coach, which enables me to help men and women move through the experience of life with control and ease

Practicing massage for me allows me to apply my compassion for the wellness of others to both my personal and work life. Being a Massage Therapists is a lifestyle and I continuously fill myself with knowledge of the human body in an effort to facilitate healing for both myself and all those I encounter. I have always known that I wanted to be in the medical field but after pursuing a pharmacy degree I realized I need more client interaction.

My specialty is promoting pain relief and bring about new journey of wellness with every being that graces my table. I enjoy providing relaxation for Prenatal clients, giving Swedish, deep tissue, Thai massage as well as neuromuscular therapy. I incorporate reflexology within all of my sessions to enhance my client?s holistic wellness and to achieve therapeutic serenity.

I currently hold my master?s in social work and continue to advocate for the well-being of those who cannot do so for themselves. I am a registered and practicing Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance and I graduated from Atlanta School of Massage with Honor and the Humanitarian recognition award.

In my spare time I enjoy teaching/practicing yoga and finding new trails to explore around Atlanta. When not outside you can find me with my nose in a good book.

I have been providing massage therapy and bodywork since 2006. Having learned from many great healers over the course of my massage career, I have found it beneficial to incorporate several different styles into a single session. I have received advanced training in: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, and Oncology Massage, but I am also skilled in Swedish, Deep Tissue, NMT, Foot Reflexology, and Indian Head Massage.

My career has led me to contract with corporate offices, sports agencies, film studios, chiropractic offices, hospitals, and luxury spas. When I am not practicing massage therapy you can find me volunteering in my community, enjoying a cup of coffee, or hiking one of Georgia’s beautiful trails.

In my 21 years as a massage therapist, I have had the wonderful experience of practicing in Phoenix, Seattle, and now Atlanta. I?ve worked for 7 years providing oncology massage through Piedmont Hospitals Cancer Wellness Programs.
I am trained in lymphatic drainage, cupping, scar tissue release, oncology massage, lymphedema, trauma, hospice, palliative care, and don’t forget deep tissue and relaxation!

I meet every client with compassion and respect for their wants and needs regarding their healing. My hope for people is that they find a therapist that they can trust, so that they can completely relax and receive the full benefits of the massage. I believe that the importance of taking time to care for our bodies in invaluable and need more than ever in our rapidly moving world.

I have been practicing massage therapy in the Atlanta area since 2007, and have truly loved every minute of it! I?ve since completed an undergraduate in exercise science as well as gone to yoga teacher training. I like to combine all these modalities when working with clients and focus on neuromuscular therapy- meaning I like to spend the majority of sessions on what is actively bothering my clients.

I believe every body is different and I like to take a couple minutes before the massage talking about how my clients can get the most benefit out of their session with me. I incorporate stretching, myofascial release and deep tissue. Being able to combine my passion for the human body and helping others keeps me loving what I do!

My massage skills grow and change with every unique person I work with, but at this time I am fascinated with myofascial release, a technique that loosens up the innervated ‘sticky’ tissue between muscles that many people aren’t aware can cause great amounts of tension in the body.

What I would like my clients to know about me is that I genuinely care about each and every person’s journey to healing and being able to aid in that relief is beyond fulfilling to me.

In addition to my work, I always enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.