Lori grew up in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. Living in a world renowned destination resort had great benefits, including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, boating and quiet time by the Lake. Over time work-related injuries created the opportunity to seek out a local massage school in Carson City, Nevada. Lori trained under the owner who was also a former physician with the U.S. Army. Since 1994 Lori has made it a priority to continually advance herself in the massage therapy industry. Lori says, "With over 31 years in this business, my purpose is still searching for new ways to ease suffering." 

In October 2007, Lori found another great tip to decreasing stress...LAUGHTER. Thanks to an episode on the Oprah Winfrey Show, she became a Certified Laughter Coach through Dr. Madan Kataria's Laughter Yoga exercise program. Since then she has incorporated laughter techniques in her massage practice.   

Lori enjoys social gatherings with friends, including exploring breathtaking mountain hikes, biking, camping and travel...and of course receiving healing massages. 

In 2014 Lori attended her first Fitness Adventure Camp in Hilo, Hawaii hosted by world renowned trainer Gilad Janklowicz from his hit TV workout shows "Bodies In Motion" hosted on ESPN.   

Lori has owned and operated a full-time massage practice in Billings, Montana since December 2008. She has written a successful memoir and has complimented her education as a CNA.