Laura Jarrell is a licensed massage therapist, certified clinical aromatherapist, and founder of Spa Jacksonville, a cooperative healing retreat she established in May 2000. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Physiology, and Health from Southern Oregon University, along with an athletic training certificate. She completed her massage training at Ashland Massage Institute and has since pursued extensive continuing education across a wide range of modalities. Laura integrates Swedish massage with techniques such as shiatsu, acupressure, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, reflexology, cupping, energy work, and sports massage to craft individualized treatment plans for each client. She also holds over 300 hours of accredited aromatherapy training and is a clinical-level member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), offering a custom product line called Spa Body Therapy.