About me expanded origin story
My path into massage therapy wasn’t straightforward — it was rebuilt from the ground up.
Before this work, I served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army. Those years taught me how to stay calm under pressure, how to read a room with precision, and how to be fully present when it matters most. After the military, I spent years in high‑end hospitality — fine dining and managing a busy Airbnb in downtown Seattle. Those environments taught me that people value quality, genuine kindness, and the way someone carries themselves. Service, presence, and care became part of who I am.
But the real turning point came during a season of my life where everything fell apart. There was a period where I drifted — searching, disconnected, surviving more than living. Eventually, I reached a moment that forced my body and mind to reset, a moment that nearly cost me everything. My mind was not the same afterward. Rebuilding my clarity and function required patience, discipline, and a kind of hope I had never needed before.
What surprised me most was what remained. Even when I felt disconnected from myself, something in me kept going. Looking back, I recognize that as resilience — a core part of who I am, something the Army sharpened, something I lost touch with for a time, and something that ultimately carried me through the hardest season of my life.
As I rebuilt, I had to ask myself who I wanted to become and what kind of work would truly matter. Massage therapy became the answer. Life had already taught me how to listen beyond words — how to sense what people are carrying, how to understand the emotional layers of touch, and how to meet someone where they are. When I began practicing, I realized quickly that this work felt natural. Clients told me I had a gift. I found a flow, a presence, and a connection that felt like purpose.
One client once said, “I came in thinking I needed my body to stop hurting, but it was my soul that needed healing.” That moment stayed with me. It reminded me that this work is more than technique — it’s a chance to help someone feel seen, supported, and restored.
Hands of Hope was born from that mission. I wanted to create a practice that inspires optimism, helps people reconnect with the beauty of their own life, and offers healing that goes deeper than muscle tissue. A place where presence, discipline, and compassion come together to support someone’s journey back to themselves
Philosophy of Care
My work is grounded in presence, intuition, and a deep respect for the mechanics of the body. When I’m in a session, I’m fully attuned — tracking breath, micro‑movements, and emotional shifts so I can meet each person exactly where they are.
Every session begins with listening. Intake isn’t just questions; it’s a chance to understand what someone truly needs. Some clients come in for functional work. Others come in because they don’t want to be alone with what they’re carrying. I adjust my pace, pressure, and communication based on the emotional and physical state of the person in front of me.
I’m also analytical by nature. I love the physical purpose behind each technique — the way touch influences circulation, mobility, and even immune function. My brain works in patterns: if I do X and Y, Z should happen. I visualize the body like a 3D map, blending intuition with anatomy and physiology to find the most effective path toward relief.
My practice is guided by integrity, compassion, respect, professionalism, growth, presence, and grace. When someone leaves my table, I want them to feel lighter, understood, restored, reconnected, and physically relieved. I honor the science of the body and the humanity of the person because healing is both physical and emotional.
Client centered approach
every person who comes to me brings a different story, a different body, and a different emotional landscape. My approach is to meet each client exactly where they are and tailor the session to what they need in that moment — not what a routine says should happen.
I start by listening. Intake is more than a checklist; it’s a conversation that helps me understand your goals, your stress level, and what your body is asking for. Some clients need focused, functional work. Others need a quiet hour where they feel safe, supported, and not alone. I adjust my pace, pressure, and communication based on what I hear and what I sense.
Throughout the session, I check in with your breath, your body language, and your comfort. Consent and boundaries are essential — you’re always in control of your experience. If something needs to change, we change it. If silence feels right, we honor it. If understanding the “why” behind a technique helps you relax, I explain it.
Clients often tell me they feel lighter, understood, and more connected to themselves after a session. My goal is to create a space where your body can release tension, your mind can settle, and your nervous system can reset. Every session is a collaboration — your body leads, and I follow with intention.
Modalities & Methods
My work blends structure, intuition, and evidence‑based technique. I draw from multiple modalities to create sessions that adapt to your goals and your body’s needs in real time.
Core Modalities
Swedish Massage — to calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and prepare the body for deeper work
Deep Tissue — targeted, intentional pressure to address chronic tension and structural patterns
Thai‑influenced Stretching — mobility‑focused work that opens space in the joints and supports functional movement
Cupping Therapy — decompression techniques that increase blood flow and release fascial restrictions
Hot Stone Therapy — heat‑assisted work that softens tissue and supports deeper relaxation
My Integrative Approach I don’t follow a fixed routine. Instead, I combine modalities based on what your body communicates — pressure, breath, tension patterns, and emotional cues. My background in anatomy and body mechanics helps me choose techniques with purpose, not guesswork. If I do X and Y, I expect Z to happen, and I adjust based on how your body responds.
Ongoing Training I’m currently pursuing advanced Thai certification to deepen my understanding of mobility, assisted stretching, and energetic balance. This training will expand the way I support clients who need structural relief, increased range of motion, or a more dynamic style of bodywork.
My goal is always the same: to use the right tools, at the right time, in the right way — so your body can release tension, restore balance, and begin to heal.
your vision
Hands of Hope is the foundation for something much larger. My long‑term vision is to build a full ecosystem of healing, education, and restoration — a place where people can reconnect with themselves and where future therapists can learn the deeper purpose behind this work.
In March of 2027, I plan to begin teaching massage therapy, mentoring new practitioners, and sharing the principles that guide my approach. After a year of teaching, my next step is to open a school — a space dedicated to developing therapists who value presence, integrity, and compassion as much as technique.
By 2030, my goal is to open a full‑scale healing center and retreat:
20 treatment rooms
multiple mineral baths
esthetician and skincare services
yoga and movement studios
a gym and recovery space
a restorative environment designed for deep physical and emotional healing
A destination where people can step away from the noise of daily life and experience true restoration — physically, mentally, and spiritually.
The clients I hope to serve more deeply are those who carry a lot: caregivers, high‑responsibility professionals, athletes, and anyone navigating stress, transition, or emotional weight. My goal is to meet people where they are and walk with them toward a healthier, more connected version of themselves.
Hands of Hope is more than a business. It’s the beginning of a long‑term mission to inspire resilience, elevate the profession, and build a healing space that will outlast me.
Personal touch
Outside of my work, I’m someone who values discipline, simplicity, and being present. I’m a father, a learner, and someone who’s always trying to grow — whether that’s through fitness, studying the body, or understanding people better.
I care about creating real connection. I care about people feeling safe, understood, and supported. That’s the energy I bring into every session and every part of my life.
Hands of Hope isn’t just my work — it’s the way I give back, one person at a time.