Our Team

Craving a change after a career in retail management, I launched my massage therapy career in 2017 after graduating from Miller-Motte Technical College in Roanoke, VA. I am a highly skilled therapeutic and deep tissue massage specialist. I don't have to work, but love what I do. I was always drawn to massage therapy, learning from a young age that I could help my mom, who suffered from chronic pain after a work accident, by using massage. I work exclusively with people living with chronic pain and I enjoy being able to help them through the healing process and make their lives a little better one massage at a time. 

I am joining the Body Mechanic with a background in non-profit administration and human service. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment for clients and providing administrative support to our practice so that the focus is 100% on client care. I will be training as a massage therapist at Mountain Gateway Community College starting in June of 2024 and with the goal of becoming a therapist at the Body Mechanic, using my language skills to serve English and Spanish-speaking clients.  

I am a highly qualified personal trainer with certifications in personal training, nutrition counseling, group fitness instruction, and yoga. I work with clients on things like strength, flexibility, and balance, static and/or PNF stretching, nutrition, as well as teaching self-myofascial release. Sessions will be tailored to fit individual needs and can be adjusted according to each client’s mobility needs, pain level, and abilities. The most rewarding part of being a personal trainer is witnessing my clients' transformations—not just physically but in their confidence and overall approach to life. Guiding them through their fitness journey and celebrating their victories motivates me every day.

Fred is a seasoned anatomy education professional. With long hours and constant exposure to the public, he will occasionally fall to pieces, fortunately we’re good at putting people back together at The Body Mechanic. He is also quite forgiving if someone hits a nerve while he’s working. There is quite a lot he can “stand”. Anyone who spends enough time with him will surely see he has a good heart (literally).
His passion is helping people get a deeper understanding of how they can take care of their muscles to reduce pain and increase their quality of life. Fred’s hobbies include life modeling for artists, staring contests (he always wins), meditation, and quiet contemplation while staring at the office plants.