It may sound funny, but surviving a major car accident and having my grandpa fall off a roof brought me to where I am today. In 2002, I flipped my truck end-over-end and, much to the surprise of the first responders on the scene, I walked away with a deep ache in my shoulder. After medical care, that area still felt tight and uncomfortable. A deep tissue massage helped me feel more comfortable, and the experience sparked my decision to enroll in massage classes.
Later that year, my grandpa had a stroke while working on his roof. As he fell, he hit his head and shoulder on a gas meter. During his medical recovery, he also dealt with shoulder discomfort. I wanted to support his comfort and movement, so massage school became more than a new career path. I studied techniques that could complement his care while his healthcare team handled the medical side.
Although my grandpa passed away early the next year, being able to spend that time with him and offer support is one of the things I'm most proud of. That experience made me realize I wanted to spend my life helping others feel better. 24 years later, I still love helping others through massage therapy.
When clients tell me they feel more comfortable or that movement feels easier after a session, I'm reminded of why I love this work. I'm passionate about careful, focused bodywork, one massage at a time.
- Chris
