Licensed Massage Therapist License No. MA50499

Hey there! I'm a native to Fort Walton Beach and have been a massage therapist since 2016, graduating from Pensacola State College. Since 2017, I've been working at a chiropractic office in Shalimar, focusing mainly on medical massage. During my time there, I also became a registered chiropractic assistant. Over the past few years, I've built an amazing rapport with my clients, helping them recover from auto accidents, post-surgical soreness, limited range of motion, and the everyday wear and tear of life. In April of 2022, I became a yoga instructor after completing an intensive 3-week teacher training in Cocoa Beach, FL. I began my work at Symmetry Therapeutics, where I continue to blend my passion for yoga and massage therapy. My journey into yoga was inspired by my belief that we store our emotions and worries in our bodies, which can manifest into pain and limitations. I feel that many people have lost the connection with their physical selves, and practicing yoga can help them reconnect, allowing them to recognize both their physical and emotional stress. It also provides a much-needed mental break for centering ourselves, gathering the strength to continue healing. My children are my biggest inspiration. My oldest, Audrey, graduated high school in 2021, and my little one, Olivia, entered kindergarten in 2022. We love enjoying our beautiful beaches, spending afternoons doing arts and crafts, and going on weekend road trips. For my me-time, hiking through the mountains is my favorite. You gotta keep moving to keep moving! At Stiso Chiropractic Acupuncture & Massage Therapy, I'm dedicated to helping others find their path to wellness.

I absolutely love what yoga continues to bring into my life. I’ve been practicing for about six years and earned my 200-hour RYT certification in October 2020, and I’ve enjoyed every moment of the journey. Several aspects of yoga draw me in, but one of the most meaningful is the practice of self-acceptance. Each class is an opportunity to honor our bodies exactly as they are that day. We work on releasing judgment—on the mat and, hopefully, in the way we treat ourselves throughout daily life.

I also appreciate that yoga creates space to be still, quiet, and observant. Life moves quickly, and taking even five minutes to slow down and check in with ourselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—can be both grounding and soothing. I love the intentionality behind each pose: noticing how your feet are placed, feeling your posture, and softening muscles that tighten without us realizing it. Yoga doesn’t have to be fast-paced to be powerful; there is real beauty in slow, controlled, mindful movement. 

Outside of yoga, I’m a married stay-at-home mom with two high schoolers. I enjoy reading, traveling, kickboxing, and playing tennis. Additionally, I've found that incorporating techniques from Stiso Chiropractic Acupuncture & Massage Therapy can enhance my overall well-being, complementing my yoga practice. I also explore wellness through symmetry therapeutics, which helps me maintain balance in my life.