A dimly lit massage therapy room with a massage table in the foreground, pillows and blankets, glowing candles, a tall lamp, framed pictures on the walls, and a blue-lit shelf on the right.

Meet Our Founder

Heather Marie, LMBT

Multi-Award Winning & Internationally Trained

Massage & Bodywork Therapist

Multi-Award Winning LMBT

18+ Award Winning Massage Therapist, including Overall 1st Place at American Massage Championship in 2024. Also holding the top score in the nation of 84.5 out of 85 total points. Heather is a graduate of the NC School of Advanced Bodywork and has studied at four additional schools in Thailand. She specializes in combining both Eastern & Western modalities to restore balance in the body for overall wellness.
Continuing Ed Instructor

Heather is a Thai Massage Instructor & Study Abroad Guide for Living Sabai Thai Massage School in Charlotte, NC. She teaches multiple classes throughout the year at the NC Massage School. These classes vary from 1-3 days and also have a focus on proper body mechanics for career longevity. Study Abroad opportunities are available for students wanting to extend their studies in Thailand for additional advanced courses.
Private Coach & Mentor

Private training and mentorship is available for those wanting to learn one on one or in a small group setting. Specialized training in Clinical Massage & Assessment, Abdominal Massage: Working with the Organs, specific Thai Massage modalities, Improving Body Mechanics for Career Longevity, as well as Championship Prep for State & National Level Competition. Contact Us for questions and rates.

Multi-Award Winning LMBT

American Massage Championship 2024: Gold Overall 1st Place - Clinical Category
1st Place Highest Competitive Massage Score in US State Competitions 2024 (84.5 out of 85)
1st Place Highest Competitive Thai Massage Score in the US State Competitions 2024 (84.5 our of 85)
2nd Place Highest Competitive Clinical Massage Score in the US State Competitions 2024 (82.6 out of 85)
Pennsylvania Massage Championship: Gold in Wellness & Gold in Eastern Freestyle
Tennessee Massage Champion: Gold in Thai Massage
NC Massage Championship: Gold in Thai Massage, Bronze in Clinical & Silver Overall State Winner 2024
Ohio State Massage Championship: Gold in Wellness, Silver in Clinical & Silver in Best Presentation
SC Massage Championship: Gold in Eastern Freestyle, Gold in Clinical & Gold Overall State Winner 2024
Virginia Massage Championship: Gold in Open - Eastern Freestyle

A woman is performing table thai massage on a person during a session at the national American Massage Championship, with several onlookers observing in a conference room.

Heather Marie at a the Virginia State massage competition showcasing a stretch technique

Heather Marie at the American Massage Championship with many medals from previous massage competitions

A woman lying on a massage table receiving a facial treatment from another woman dressed in traditional Thai clothing. They are at the Ohio Massage Competition with a colorful, patterned table cover and various massage tools nearby.

Image showing two certificates of achievement for first and second place in a massage competition in 2024. The first-place certificate is awarded to Heather Powell, with a score of 84.5, and features ribbons and patriotic-themed decoration. The second-place certificate is partially visible, awarded to an unidentified individual for a score of 82.6.

Heather Marie showcasing an abdominal massage technique at the American Massage Championship 2023

A woman performing a traditional Thai massage on a woman at the North Carolina State Massage Championship.

A woman with curly hair, wearing a black scrunchie and earrings, doing a hands-on healing or massage on another person lying face down.

Table listing the top twenty scores in the U.S. for the 2023-2024 U.S. National Massage Championship as of June 3, 2024. The table includes columns for participant last name, first name, state competed from, category, and round score. Notable scores include Heather Rowell from Tennessee with a score of 84.5, Jason Dailey from Indiana with 83.6, and Taddow Acance from Illinois with 83.

Learn more about my personal journey within the world of Massage Championships…

The Journey

Private Coaching & Mentorship

Private Coaching and Mentorship is available for those wanting to learn one on one or in a small group setting.

Call/Text 704-808-0030 for questions and rates.

Clinical Massage & Assessment
Abdominal Massage: Working with the Organs
Thai Massage (Tok Sen, Facial Tok Sen, Pha Kao Ma, Steamed Herbs)
Ergonomics/ Body Mechanics for Career Longevity
Massage Championship Prep for State & National Level

Two women in an abdominal massage continuing education class at the North Carolina School of Massage Therapy.

Pha Khoa Ma, Thai Sarong Massage private Coaching session

Woman performing tok sen therapy on a man's face, with several other tools visible on the table in front, and people observing in the background.

Two women are giving an abdominal massage treatment to a man; one woman is coaching the other as they are in a continuing education class for massage therapists at the NC Massage School

massage therapy private coaching session for Abdominal Massage: The Visceral Approach

Small Group Training for Tok Sen Facial Massage at Organic Touch Inc in Mint Hill, NC

Continuing Education

Thai Massage Instruction and Study Abroad Guide with Living Sabai School of Thai Massage.

Multiple classes throughout the year are held at the NC Massage School. Study Abroad opportunities are available for students wanting to extend their studies in Thailand for additional advanced courses.