ABOUT US
About Carole
Carole is a graduate of the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, is nationally board certified, North Carolina licensed and professionally insured. A passion for massage therapy and a desire to help others has led Carole to establishing her own practice.
The practice is located in historic downtown Sylva on the lower level of the McGuire Dental Building. Flexible appointments are offered, as well as on-site corporate and event massage.
Credentials:
* Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (LMBT #7803)
* Graduate of The Center for Massage and Natural Health, Asheville NC
Completed 600-Hour Massage & Bodywork Therapy Certification Program
* Graduate of Auburn University, Auburn AL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Operations Management
* Nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
* Fully Licensed and Insured
* Member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
* Member of Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
* Member of Ambassador's Club of Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
* Member of Downtown Sylva Association
Continuing Education Credentials:
* Myofascial Release -Advanced Unwinding with John Barnes, 2012
* Myofascial Release - Rebounding with John Barnes, 2012
* Myofascial Release - Cervical Thoracic with John Barnes, 2012
* Oncology Massage, 2011
* Healing from the Core: Advanced Energy Dynamics & Applications 1 with
Suzanne Scurlock Durana, 2011
* Healing from the Core: Grounding and Healthy Boundaries with Suzanne Scurlock Durana, 2011
* Anatomy Trains: Clinical Applications of Myofascial Meridians with Tom Myers, 2011
* Thai Yoga Massage with Sunny Klaber, 2011
* Building Community in the Classroom & Expanding as an Instructor, 2011
* Understanding Personality Disorders, 2011
* Massage in Cancer Care with Tracy Walton, 2011
* Manual Lymphatic Drainage Training, 2010
* Compassionate Communication for Instructors Course, 2010
* Certificate of Teacher Training, 2009
Teaching Massage - Fundamental Principles in Adult Education for Massage Program Instructors
* Esalen Massage - Intermediate & Advanced, 2009 & 2010
* Myofascial Unwinding & Myofascial Release 2 with John Barnes, 2009
* Esalen Massage Workshop at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, 2009
* Myofascial Release 1 with John Barnes, 2008
* Sports Massage, 2008
* Deep Tissue, 2008
* Hot Stone Massage, 2008
* Reiki 1, 2008
Community Involvement:
* Massage Therapy Volunteer at MedWest Hospice, 2009 - Present
* Business & Marketing Instructor at Center for Massage & Natural Health, 2009 - Present
* Esalen Massage Teaching Assistant, 2009 - Present
* Vendor Booth at Greening Up the Mountains Festival, Downtown Sylva, 2008, 2009 & 2011
* Esalen Massage Teaching Assistant at World Massage Festival, 2010 & 2011
* Hospice Team Volunteer at Jackson County Relay for Life, 2010 & 2011
* Chair Massage at Jackson County Chamber Business After Hours, 2009 & 2010
* Vendor Booth at Jackson County Dept of Aging Healthy Living Festival, 2010
* Massage Workshop Guest Instructor at Western Carolina University, 2010
* Chair Massage at City Lights Book Store, 2009
* Vendor Booth at Western Carolina University Employee Benefits Fair, 2008 & 2009
* Post-Event Massage at Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge, 2008 & 2009
* Vendor Booth at Wellness Festival, Downtown Sylva, 2009
* Chair Massage at Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament, Cashiers, 2009
* Presenter at Careers in the Sciences, Cullowhee Valley School, 2008 & 2009
* Teacher Appreciation Chair Massage, Smoky Mountain High School, 2008 & 2009
* Event Massage at Camp Greenville Women's Retreat, 2008
Massage & Bodywork
Therapeutic massage and bodywork sessions are designed to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, improve circulation and nourish skin. Each treatment is tailored to meet your individual needs, integrating traditional Swedish, stretching, pressure point and relaxation techniques.
The treatment room is designed to be a place where you can relax and feel pampered -- a place to take some time for yourself. Many clients say they would love to stay and take a nap after a therapy session.
Carole Lilly, LMBT
Therapeutic Massage
NC #7803
