Welcome

My name is Haily, I am the founder of Stoic Massage & Wellness. I am from a small farm town in upstate NY. A year after I graduated high school, I sold my car and went out traveling. I bought a train ticket to Romance, Arkansas where I volunteered on a WWOOFing Ranch. From there I went to Connecticut, California, and Colorado, searching for a path of purpose. It was in Colorado that I realized that I was going to embark on a journey to become one of the Best Massage Therapists in the world. I found a highly accredited school, The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy, in Playa Samara, C.R. I attended a 4 month intensive program, that challenged me not only academically but also challenged my character.

They have a famous saying at the school that goes, “Here you think you’re going to school to become a massage therapist and it actually ends up being the by product.”

You learn so much about yourself there, you leave a changed person.

I graduated from there with the class of Mariposa 2023.

There is no criteria that can be said as to what makes someone “the best massage therapist” but what I do know is that anyone who is the best at their craft never stops learning, they prioritize the journey over the destination. I am committed to the life long journey of learning to become the best at what I do.

Why did I choose Massage Therapy?

Health and Fitness have always been important to me and I decided I wanted to start something that would revolve around this everyday. I’m an outgoing person but I am more of an introvert and prefer conversations 1 on 1, or just being alone. I also wanted something that would reflect only my work. I set really high standards for myself and for my work and I want to deliver the best at what I do for my clients without having to put my standards on anyone else but me.

My Goals for the Future-

Travel the world with clients providing them with exceptional massage experiences, peace, and good company.

Travel to India to learn Ayurveda, Tai massage, and take a yoga & meditation instructor courses.

Practice and learn from massage therapists all around the world.