Mended by Hand 
MASSAGE & WELLNESS

Owner and Massage Therapist of Mended by Hand. Natural healing has been her passion since her first massage experience as a child. She is continually amazed at the healing that can be achieved by the simple power of touch, taking a moment to focus on oneself and allowing nature to take it's course.​

Trained in a variety of modalities, Ruth graduated in 2011 from Greenville Tech's Massage Therapy Program and in 2012 finished her B.A. in Health & Wellness from North Greenville University.

After several years of working in Medical and Spa settings, she now has the pleasure of being a part of her clients health and wellness journeys by providing both relaxation and goal-oriented massages tailored to each client's specific needs. 

A Florida native, Jenny Catha graduated from Pensacola State College’s Massage Therapy program in Pensacola, Florida in December 2014 and moved to South Carolina where she was licensed and began massage work. 

Jenny appreciates how massage can help people feel cared for and can relieve stress. It’s a wonderful career where people are always excited for their session and feel more at ease and relaxed when they leave. It’s such a positive environment and focusing on her client’s goals for each session is Jenny's passion. Whether they’re looking for quiet relaxation, pain management, or a new self-care habit, Jenny loves to tailor her approach to their needs.

Erica Kurtz is a licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician with a deep-rooted passion for wellness, skincare, and a genuine commitment to healing. She brings both expertise and empathy to every massage session, while integrating a holistic approach, aiming to nurture both body and mind. Driven by a belief in the body’s innate ability to heal itself, Erica combines a thorough understanding of anatomy with intuitive touch to address individual needs and concerns.

With a profound love for skincare and the principle that everyone deserves to feel confident and radiant in their own skin, Erica is committed to providing personalized, transformative experiences designed to help clients achieve their best skin.

Sarah Hagan Davis, MA, LPC is a licensed Mental Health Therapist and a registered yoga teacher. Sarah specializes in offering holistic, trauma-informed approaches to healing and wellness. Sarah is also trained and certified in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method which helps her to offer her clients a body-centered approach to reprocessing, integrating, and healing from emotional and psychological wounds.

Sarah is a two time alum from Western Kentucky University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as a Master’s degree in Counseling. 

www.bloomyogacounseling.com

A lifelong athlete, Alicia is a believer that what happens off of the field is just as important if not more!) than what happens on it.

In pursuit of self exploration and helping other athletes gain a physical and emotional competitive edge, Alicia completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training under Victoria Martinez of Chakra Flow University. Leaving YTT with the desire to learn more about the healing power of touch, she attended North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork, graduating in Spring, 2021.

Outside of work, Alicia enjoys coaching high school rugby, cooking, and spending time with her family and new puppy, George. She loves to travel, is a proud USC alumnae and feels most at home near a body of water.

Brandon is a Licensed Massage Therapist who graduated from Pacific College of Heath and Science. Specializing in Swedish and Asian bodywork, Brandon is dedicated to enhancing overall well-being and daily lifestyle. With a passion for health and fitness, he also offers expertise in sports massage to aid in both performance and recovery. Outside of his professional pursuits, Brandon enjoys studying martial arts, teaching swimming lessons, and spending quality time with his fiancée, their pet dog and three parrots. 

Colleen is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a Masters in both Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is a certified Diplomate of Acupuncture through the NCCAOM and a member of the American Society of Acupuncture. She has treatment experience in a variety of clinical settings ranging from small town private practices to huge hospitals, including the renowned Boston Medical Center.​

Colleen takes pleasure in answering any questions you may have about herself, her practice or Traditional Chinese Medicine in general.

www.overmatteracu.com

After 20 years in Pediatric Primary Care, Christine sought a new way to help others and pursued massage therapy at Southeastern Institute in Charlotte, graduating with high honors in 2013. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Clinical Neuromuscular modalities. Her passion for supporting children led her to Worcester, Massachusetts, where she trained with world-renowned pediatric therapist Tina Allen through Liddle Kidz, Inc. at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Christine is a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Therapy Teacher, and holds certification in ASD-Touch Therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum. She feels honored to help facilitate healing through the power of therapeutic touch.

Alexia is originally from northern Kentucky. She went to Lexington Healing Arts Academy where she fell in love with Massage Therapy. Since graduating she has mostly worked in chiropractic offices where she specialized in medical massage and therapeutic body work. 
Alexia loves to get deep into the muscle and work out the source of the pain! Outside of work Alexia is a mom, a washed up athlete, and an owner of two very crazy dogs.