when I earned a Bachelor’s in Health Science in Athletic Training from Duquesne University. In many ways, I loved it. I learned about the body, the physics and mechanics of body movement, and how to take care of athletes and sports teams.
But working in the training room, I knew in my gut and heart that there was more to healing than ice and exercise. I also noticed that intuitively using my hands helped injuries heal faster and got players back on the field sooner.
Following my instinct, I attended the NW School of Massage in Seattle. Six-hundred training hours later, I felt so much closer to my true calling as a healer. Yet I also knew that some important puzzle piece—some understanding of the human body—was missing.