Heather’s passion for helping people feel their best is evident by her extensive knowledge and continued training. She graduated in February 2004 from Somerset School of Massage Therapy and that was only the beginning of her journey. She has since completed a hands-on cadaver study led by Gil Hedley and is certified in Qigong, Reiki, Active Isolated Stretching, Neuro Kinetic Therapy, Breast Health and mastectomy massage, as well as Complete Decongestive Therapy (for Lymphedema) including Manual Lymphatic Therapy.

She is also a certified personal trainer (NASM) with a specialization in corrective exercise and has used this in combination with massage to ease holding patterns of clients living with stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. 

She currently serves as the American Massage Therapy Association New Jersey Chapter Sports Team Director as well as practicing at Atlantic Physical Therapy Center’s Colts Neck location.

“My goals and inspirations have matured over the two decades I have been in practice. Initially, I was a problem solver, I lived for the frozen shoulder that I could melt over a series of sessions and was involved in sports massage. Then I was given the gift of several clients that invited me on their journeys with terminal illness. That woke me to the beauty of simply being. Our culture makes this difficult and I am grateful for my clients that showed me how to hold space for them in this process. “

When she isn’t working, Heather enjoys walks in the woods and splashing in muddy puddles with my husband and daughter. She also enjoys tea blending and spending time with her pets.