Laurie was born and raised outside of St. Louis, Missouri. She earned her bachelor's degree in graphic design from Missouri State University and worked in the creative field until 9/11. Shortly after, she changed careers to pursue her passion for fitness training and racing Ironman triathlons. After 15 years in the fitness industry, Laurie realized her passion for massage therapy/BodyWork while undergoing her own personal physical recovery after injury. This life event challenged and motivated her to discover the world of soft tissue therapeutics. This new passion was the driving force behind her switch to the healing and restoration aspect of wellness through massage techniques.
Laurie’s previous career experiences in graphic design and fitness training have fused to make her approach to bodywork unique. With multiple modalities, including deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and ART, (see full list below) she uses her creative nature to blend and weave her techniques for the client’s well-being. Laurie is a full-body certified Active Release Techniques provider, as well as nerve entrapment, studied under chiropractic guidance for 2 years, and recently certified as a Stretching & Flexibility Coach. She is also pursuing certification in Health and Wellness Coaching from the American Council on Exercise.
Laurie recently moved back to San Diego from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, via San Diego and Honolulu, Hawaii, thanks to the US Navy. She and her family love getting into nature, hiking, camping, scuba diving, SUP, and exploring all that new cities have to offer.
Laurie’s previous career experiences in graphic design and fitness training have fused to make her approach to bodywork unique. With multiple modalities, including deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and ART, (see full list below) she uses her creative nature to blend and weave her techniques for the client’s well-being. Laurie is a full-body certified Active Release Techniques provider, as well as nerve entrapment, studied under chiropractic guidance for 2 years, and recently certified as a Stretching & Flexibility Coach. She is also pursuing certification in Health and Wellness Coaching from the American Council on Exercise.
Laurie recently moved back to San Diego from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, via San Diego and Honolulu, Hawaii, thanks to the US Navy. She and her family love getting into nature, hiking, camping, scuba diving, SUP, and exploring all that new cities have to offer.