Raven Barrett
LMBT #20011
Raven’s had a special understanding and passion for Bodywork ever since she was a little girl. Being a high level competitive gymnast has enlightened her awareness of the body's true capabilities. While training, Raven sustained several injuries. Tending to those injuries correctly and in a timely manner was crucial for thriving in the sport, as well as not hindering everyday tasks. Knowing when to use ice, heat, manual manipulation, and stretches became very intuitive and her interests to build off this foundation and help others blossomed.
Having been through physical therapy for her injuries, Raven thought she wanted to become a Physical Therapist to help others. She was accepted to join the PTA program in Waco, Texas but ultimately declined after orientation in pursuit of Massage Therapy and a more holistic and fluid approach to healing. "To understand the human body is one thing. To understand the human is another. I feel like Massage Therapy harnesses the ability to connect mind, body, and spirit versus a therapy tackling just the physical capabilities. To be able to access healing on a deeper level is so rewarding for my clients, and for myself", Raven explains.
Raven has also dabbled in the world of CrossFit since 2015. In 2016, she started coaching, in 2017 she qualified for Regionals, and in 2021 she became Level 2 Certified. CrossFit's ideology in the breakdown of foundational movement has better helped her educate the client of the body's fulcrums, levers, strength, and power. She has also been a coach for Gymnastics and Cheer off and on since 2010 and enjoys the ability to help kids learn and grow. Recently, she's been helping grow families by being a surrogate which has sparked her interest to branch into prenatal and postnatal care. "Helping mothers during such an empowering and unique experience is so rewarding. It is truly amazing what the human body is capable of ", Says Raven.
Being a connoisseur of any and all things health related, Raven's modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Sports, Hot Stone, Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, and Prenatal Massage. Her strengths include incorporating stretches into her massage sessions to accentuate wellness and relief. She prides herself in her ability to acknowledge and accomodate her clients in all walks and seasons of life. Her goal is to educate those experiencing discomfort to seek a holistic approach to healing, and create a wellness plan for a lifetime!