Jamie is a native Arkansan, having lived in Conway for 25+ years. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in May 2001 with a Masters in Speech Pathology. As a lifelong learner, Jamie returned to school in 2021 to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. She completed her program right here at Body Wellness Massage Academy, earning Licensed massage Therapist certification in Sept of 2021 and immediately began taking continuing education courses to add to her knowledge of bodywork. She set her sights on upgrading her massage license to Master Massage Therapist, in order to train future Massage Therapist for a rewarding career. Jamie’s teaching background includes Speech Therapy and Math in Public schools, Supervisor in the Speech and Communications Disorders Department at UCA, 13 years volunteering with the AWANA program, and 8 years with Boy Scouts. 

As a Massage Therapist, Jamie enjoys working with a variety of clients. She has studied several modalities and works with the client to find the best way to meet their goals. Neck and shoulders are her favorite area of the body to work. Jamie understands the restorative value of relaxation massage, while being skilled in many techniques to meet more specific needs of the client. 

Working with Low Back Pain | Body Wellness Center | Donna McGriff, MTI

Tuning Fork- A Vibrational therapy 

| Body Wellness Center | Donna McGriff, MTI

Thai Massage: With Adaptations for American Therapist | Wendy Finn

Medical Massage | Massage Headquarters | Bryan K Hawley

Ethics Part 1 and 2 | Massage Headquarters | Bryan K Hawley

Table Thai Yoga Massage | Robert Garner Wellness

Direct-Indirect Technique for treating Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Conditions | Ray of Light Massage Training

Direct-Indirect Technique for Treating Neck Pain, Hypertonicity and Related Conditions | Ray of Light Massage Training

Direct-Indirect Technique for TMJ Dysfunction, Jaw Pain, and Related Conditions. | Ray of Light Massage Training

Manual Lymphatic Drainage | (Vodder Technique) | Klose Training 

Acupressure Techniques for Cupping Massage | Body Wellness Center | Donna McGriff, MTI

Upper Back and Neck Secrets | Robert Garner Wellness

Thai Style Foot Massage | Robert Garner Wellness

Medical Terminology for the Massage Therapist | Body Wellness Center | Donna McGriff, MTI

Client Documentation and SOAP charting | Body Wellness Center | Donna McGriff, MTI

Cupping Part 1 | Two Toes Up Reflexology & Massage | Christabelle Carpenter, MTI

Medical Massage - Chronic Conditions - Ethical Situations - Insurance | John J Ray

PNMT for The Hip and Thigh | James Ivaska

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions | James Waslaski

Kinetic Chain Patterns for Complicated Knee Conditions | James Waslaski