Your career can take you places you never imagined. Just ask Tami Rawls, Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Revive Massage Therapy, LLC, in Cullman.
“I have a background in health care, including an associate degree and 21 years’ experience in occupational therapy (licensed and certified more than 25 years), and five years as a caregiver and Certified Nursing Assistant,” she shared. “I was given the opportunity at Birmingham School of Massage to further my education and understanding of the human body and how it functions. I learned how closely OT and massage therapy are related, and how they complement one another in health and healing. With a goal of opening my own place one day, I worked alongside longtime massage therapist Kathy Terrell at Selah Therapeutic Massage from 2021 until I opened Revive in April 2024.”
Rawls and her husband Tommy purchased the Revive property in January 2024.
“We (mainly he) worked long, hard hours to make our place perfect. He made my vision and my dream my reality,” she beamed. “I have rooms for five massage therapists, and currently have three, including myself (LMT #5811), Kaziar Rivera (LMT #6612) and Alicia Powe (LMT #6623).”
Being a woman-owned business is something Rawls embraces.
“I take great pride in serving the community. It reflects my personal journey and the values of my team,” she said. “I believe in inspiring other women to pursue their passions and dreams.”
Rawls and her team offer an array of massage services, including Swedish relaxation, therapeutic (including deep tissue and neuromuscular), facial, cupping, hot stones, lymphatic drainage and more.
As far as career advice for young women, she offered, “Running your own massage business is a lot of responsibility, but most important is building and nurturing relationships…with other business owners, massage therapists, health care professionals and, most importantly, clients and potential clients. Always be coachable, and listen to feedback (especially from clients) so you continue to improve your skills and their experience.
“Nothing on Earth is more fulfilling than serving others…helping people feel better, both physically and emotionally, makes my heart happy. It’s truly rewarding to make a positive impact on someone, whether easing their pain, relieving their stress or just giving them a break from the chaos.”
Revive Massage Therapy, LLC, is located at 1018 Alabama Highway 69 N.
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“I see Revive as a space where individuals, especially women, feel safe, supported and cared for.”