Laurie is a 1997 graduate of Massage Away School of Therapy (now known as the American Institute of Alternative Medicine) in Westerville, Ohio. She has been licensed by the medical board of Ohio and practicing since 1998. Her training includes Pre and Postnatal massage, LaStone, Faciliatated Stretching, Reiki and traditional Hawaiian massage called Lomi Lomi.

"I very much enjoy doing massage and the relationships created with clients through that healing time. Believing that the majority of healing results come through body and mind relaxation, I start with superficial pressure to lull my clients into that state, then work the tissues at a deep enough pressure for them to feel some tenderness, but not so deep as to elicit pain or a rejection of the pressure by the body. It is important as a therapist to always be listening with my hands and observing with my senses for signs of ease or discomfort so that the massage can be adjusted accordingly. Some healing relationships I am most proud of involve many of the professional athletes I work with in the Dayton Ballet, working along side a brilliant PT to help a client through his double knee replacement and providing relief and comfort to some of my home/wheelchair bound clients."