Ebonie Walker

About Ebonie

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Training: 500+ hours
  • School: Forsyth technical community college
  • Licensed since: 2018
  • With Myo since: 2024
  • Continuing Education: Hot stone therapy,  trigger point therapy, sinus massage, sports massage, neuromuscular massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, stretch therapy, gate assessment, craniosacral therapy. Also training in trained in on oncology massage and Kinesio tapping
  • Areas of expertise: Deep Tissue, Swedish and Myo Massage
I am originally from Winston-Salem North Carolina. I just recently moved to Austin Texas about three days ago and I am loving it so much so, it’s by far one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
 I went to school at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I studied sports medicine and community health. I graduated with my Bachelors degree in May 2016. I later went on to get my massage therapy license from Forsyth technical community college, I graduated from there in 2018.
I’ve been a Licensed massage and bodywork therapist for six years. I received my license in October 2018. I specialize in Sports Massage, trigger work therapy, deep tissue, cranioscaral therapy, tension headaches, nerve pain. I also am proficient in Swedish, relaxation massage. I’ve worked in a chiropractor and rehabilitation center, a general massage retreat setting, and a clinical setting. I’ve volunteered at triathlons and different sporting events, providing chair massage and mobile sports massages. 
I’ve done a lot of work with chronic and acute injuries, working to improve ROM. And releasing built up scar tissue from recent or current surgeries. 
How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?

6 years

How many hours of training do you have?

About 500+ hours

Why did you choose massage therapy as your career?

I initially went to school for athletic training, but I did not feel that it fit me, so I took a step back reevaluated and talked to a sports massage therapist who worked with my undergrad track team. I did some shadowing with him and knew I wanted to have a career where I worked with my hands. I knew I wanted to do something with sports and medicine, and massage therapy just fit the bill. Once I started the schooling for it and learning, everything just flowed together and it was a natural instinct that I had with massage.

Where did you go to school for massage?

Neuromuscular Concepts in San Antonio, TX.

How do you describe your massage/work to others?

Forsyth technical community college, in Winston-Salem North Carolina for Massage Therapy

Undergrad at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte North Carolina

What are some examples of Continuing Education you are interested in and why?

I’m continuing to expand my knowledge in sports massage, medical massage, and other therapeutic modalities. I believe these areas of training will better support my passion for problem-solving and help others recover from both chronic and acute injuries, as well as muscle discomfort. I’m fascinated by how muscles move and function. With these modalities and ongoing education, I can stay informed about the latest advancements, keeping my skills sharp and up-to-date. This allows me to continually add new tools to my practice. I also enjoy having specific tasks to focus on—whether it’s resolving issues or creating a progressive plan—and seeing the results come to life. Continuing education in these fields will keep me on track and motivated.

What do you do to stay healthy?

I work out by going to the gym, walking, running or I may go hiking with my dog and I try to eat healthy. While also taking lots of naps, being well rested.

How do you describe your massage/work to others?

I aim to go beyond the initial reason someone comes in for a session. I focus on connecting with the body and the muscles, allowing my hands to explore and paying close attention to nonverbal cues. This helps me better understand the person and the specific issues they’re facing. I take pride in addressing the exact concerns they came in with, while also educating them on why those issues may be happening and outlining steps we can take to resolve or alleviate the discomfort. I also value the power of touch, knowing that everyone’s body responds differently. When you approach touch with the right awareness, it not only enhances the massage but also sets you apart as a therapist.

How has receiving massage affected you personally?

Ironically, I had never received massage before, it was not until I went to school for it. From then on it has been changing and improving my life tremendously. Receiving massage has helped me mentally relax, eases my anxiety, and my tendency to overthink things. I have Scoliosis, I get migraines, Headaches that lead to migraines, the massages I receive rejuvenates, rehydrates (in a sense), provides tension Relief from muscle spasms due to the scoliosis. When I have my migraines, I get cranialsacral work done on me. Thankfully in doing that majority of the time it takes the headaches away and that’s a huge relief obviously.
So overall massage has been a gift to me and it helps me recover from what I also put out physically through my own work in trying to help others.

What do you like about working at Myo Massage?

I like that it goes beyond your typical spa setting, I feel that it’s very inviting. My coworkers seem well, rounded kind, knowledgeable decent human beings who all just want to come together with the same mindset and goal of helping others.