At the heart of Desna House is a deep reverence for healing, both as an art and a way of life.
For over six years, I have devoted myself to the path of Reiki, working as a Master Teacher and energy practitioner, guiding others through transformation, restoration, and reconnection. What began as a personal calling has evolved into a lifelong practice rooted in intuition, study, and a profound respect for the body’s innate wisdom.

In 2023, I stepped more fully into hands-on healing as a licensed massage therapist, further anchoring my work in the physical body. That path led me to Thailand, where I had the honor of studying traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai at the Old Medicine Hospital, the birthplace of Northern Thai massage. That experience was nothing short of sacred. Immersed in a lineage that has been passed down through generations, I developed a deep connection to Thai bodywork: its rhythm, its intention, and its ability to restore balance in a way that feels both ancient and deeply intuitive. It is a practice I hold with immense respect and love, and one that continues to shape the foundation of my work.

My journey here has been anything but linear. I was born and raised along the Gulf Coast before heading to San Francisco for college, where my love for storytelling took root. That passion carried me to New York, where I worked in journalism, and later to Nashville, where I spent years in the production industry creating props for television and film. Though creatively fulfilling, I felt a persistent pull toward something more grounded, more connective...something that allowed me to work not just with my hands, but with presence and purpose.

That calling ultimately led me into the world of holistic wellness, and back to what I had always known on a deeper level: that I was meant to do this work.

Nashville has been home for the better part of 18 years, and it is here that Desna House was born: a space shaped by all the places, practices, and people that have influenced my path. Much of its inspiration comes from my time spent traveling throughout Asia, where I found myself continually drawn to slower rhythms, intentional living, and the quiet beauty of ritual.

Outside of the treatment room, you can usually find me writing various essays, reading in Centennial Park, thrifting, or planning my next trip. And every so often, you may be greeted by Newton, my bunny, who makes the occasional appearance in the space and is very much a part of the heart behind it all.

Desna means “healing," and that is exactly what this space is: a healing house. It's a place to soften, to reconnect, and to return to yourself.