About Us
Ashley is the Owner of Heal By Touch Massage & Float Therapy and received her Associates of Science in Massage Therapy at Keiser University where she graduated at the top of her class in 2007. She then continued her education by receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Resort Hospitality Management with a Minor in Spa and Event Planning in 2011. Ashley has worked for spas, chiropractic offices, and gyms, however she was determined to grow her own business.
Ashley has over 15 years of massage experience and her goal is to share her talents and experiences with her team members who will in turn be able to touch the lives of more people and educate them on how beneficial and therapeutic massage can be for the mind, body, and spirit. She continues to learn and grow to better help the people she comes in contact with. She is currently working on finding a bigger space for her company so she can serve more people.
Ashley was awarded 1st runner up Best Massage Therapist in Highlands County in 2019, Massage Therapist of the Year 2021, 1st runner up Best Day Spa in Highlands County in 2020 and Best Day Spa of the year in 2021, she’s the Vice President of Leadership Highlands class of 2022, sits on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and is also a member of the EAA Chapter 1240. She is also now a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner.
Harley Smith
LMT, CMMP
Harley studied nursing and graduated from Ridge Technical College in 2016 with her LPN. She went back to school to study Massage Therapy at Ridge Technical College and graduated in 2019. She currently still holds those two state licenses. She is also a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner.
Harley went back to school to be a massage therapist because she was fascinated with natural and holistic healing! She wants to help and heal people. She wants people to become more aware of how much therapy can benefit them and ease their pain and troubles. She would love to serve you and help you feel better one massage at a time!
Toiya Cook
LMT, CMMP
Toiya has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011 and graduated from Everest University in Lakeland, FL. His modalities are Post-Surgery Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Kinesiology Taping, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage.
He chose this profession because he is a giver and loves helping people feel better mentally and physically. His motto is “Heal the world one massage at a time.” Toiya is a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner since 2022.
Savannah St. John
LMT, CMMP
Savannah wanted to be a Massage Therapist since she was 11 years old and made that dream come true when she graduated from Cortiva Institute in 2019. Her goal is to constantly grow and learn to be the best that she can be in her career. It’s a gift she says, to be a part of someone’s healing journey. Massage Therapy is not only her career choice, it’s her passion and mission in life. Savannah is now a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner since 2022.
Amber St. John
LMT, CMMP
This is Amber St. John and she has a total of five years of experience in massage therapy. She graduated from Everest University with her diploma in massage and practiced in a few different spas, a doctors office and a chiropractic clinic. She knew early on that she needed to focus on more therapeutic modalities in order to push herself like she needed to. She was introduced to sports therapy in one of the spas and is currently working on her certification in sports therapy.
Her experience working in the chiropractic clinic was very insightful and educational. With support and learning that she received from other therapists and doctors working with her, she was able to gain a whole new understanding of interactions of muscle groups and how the body holds tension. To her the body is a puzzle you just have to find what works to fit everything back where it need to be. No one thing works for everyone and part of the joy of working with clients is finding their blend to set them on the road to healing.
Marjorie Garden Holpit
LMT
Marjorie has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011. She has received her associates degree from Mildred Elley in Albany, New York. Prior to that Marjorie earned an associates degree in hotel/resort management from Nassau community college on Long Island in New York.
Her past professional experiences included working with people with developmental challenges in cognitive impairments. Her favorite science is neurology. In 1996 when employed at Hilltop Manor of Kiskayuna NY, she developed a program that helped stimulate cognitive abilities for brain injured pediatric patients.
As a massage therapist, Marjorie has expanded her passion for massage into sports medicine. She was chosen by her class instructor to assist with the New York Giants during post workout sessions. She has volunteered with the US Olympic and paralympic teams in Colorado Springs and Lake Placid, New York and the sports medicine division.
In her spare time, you may find Marjorie dabbling in real estate (as she is a new agent). Traveling and other outdoor activities are spent with her husband and their dog Leo. Marjorie has three daughters and two grandsons. Family time is so important and they travel to New York and visit often.
Jessi Kern
Office Supervisor
Jessi was born and raised in Indiana and moved to Florida in 2011 to help take care of her grandparents. Her grandma who she adores is 92 years old. In her spare time she is with her grandma and her family that is here. She enjoys being outdoors, loves nature, the ocean and saving any animal that crosses her path. She completed Greenwood High and is pursuing classes for medical billing and coding. She is excited to be a part of the team and she looks forward to learning all the benefits of massage therapy and how it helps the mind and body.
Jenny Miller
Receptionist
Jenny was born and raised in Indiana. She moved to Florida in March of 2022. She graduated from Bethel College with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management in 2015. In her spare time she likes to sing karaoke and perform with puppets. She is a DJ for a non-profit radio station, where she has a show with her puppet, Nibbles, and other characters. Making people happy brings her joy and she’s thrilled to be working with likeminded people here at Heal By Touch.