Parnisia Thomas is the founder of Brain & Body Recess and is known as The Recess Guide. With over two decades of hands-on practice since 2002, she is a board-certified massage therapist and 500+ hour yoga instructor who has taught massage therapy in college settings. Her work centers rest as a return, inviting individuals and communities to pause, realign, and reconnect. She has supported professional athletes, community members, and individuals navigating stress, injury, and life transition through trauma-sensitive, nervous-system-aware programs.