The Somatic Impact Experience

Why I Do This Work

You’re probably not here for pampering. You’re here because something hurts, feels off, or just doesn’t feel like you. Maybe you’ve tried a lot of things—deep tissue, physical therapy, foam rollers, YouTube stretches—and maybe none of it gave you the relief you hoped for.

I get it. That’s how I started too.

From Frustration to Freedom

I’ve been a massage therapist since 2000. In the early years, I did what I was taught: find the “tight” muscles, dig in, and fix the problem. Sometimes it worked. A lot of times, it didn’t.

That inconsistency pushed me to ask deeper questions. I tried different techniques, different theories—fascia work, structural models, alignment strategies. They all offered pieces of the puzzle, but none of them really explained why pain often didn’t match the “problem area,” or why it came back even after great bodywork.

Then around 2008 I found pain science—and it reframed everything.

A New Understanding of Pain

Pain isn’t just about damaged tissue. It’s about a nervous system that’s on high alert, trying to protect you—even when there’s no immediate danger.

The more I learned, the more my work shifted. I stopped chasing muscles and started listening to what people’s systems were trying to say. Now, I focus on helping the nervous system feel safe enough to stop bracing. That’s when real change happens.

It’s not about digging deeper. It’s about going deeper in a different way—through connection, precision, and awareness.

But Wait—What If You Think You Need “Deep Tissue”?

Totally valid question. A lot of people believe that bodywork has to hurt to work. But here’s what I’ve learned after 24 years:

Force doesn’t equal depth. Presence does.

Your body isn’t a lump of clay to be molded. It’s a living, sensing, protective system. If you’ve ever had someone go “deep” and left feeling bruised or guarded afterward, you already know—intensity doesn’t always equal effectiveness.

The kind of work I do is often gentle, but not in a “light and fluffy” way. It’s intentional, responsive, and surprisingly powerful. Sometimes what your body really needs isn’t to be pressed harder—it’s to be met with curiosity and care.

That’s where the shift happens.

Experience That Runs Deep

In addition to working with clients, I spent 17 years teaching entry-level massage—every subject, every modality. If you’ve had bodywork in Atlanta, chances are I taught your therapist or someone on their team. That time in the classroom taught me how to think critically, stay current, and respect how much we still don’t know.

I’m constantly learning, refining, and adapting based on the best available research—because you deserve care that’s grounded, thoughtful, and effective.

Where I’m From

I grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas—a little town on the Gulf Coast. I miss the ocean all the time. But here in Atlanta, I fallen in love with the forest. I’ve also found something deeply meaningful: a way to help people come back to themselves. To feel at home in their bodies again.

That’s the kind of impact that matters to me.