Andréa Washington, NCMT
Andréa is a welcomed addition to the team at Doctors' Chiropractic & Rehab. As a high school senior, Andréa met a licensed massage therapist and was drawn to the profession because of its profound effect on the human body and mind. Deciding that massage therapy would be rewarding because of her care-giving nature, Andréa enrolled in The American Institute of Massage after
graduating from King William High School in 2002. Upon graduation in December 2003 with 565 class hours, Andréa received national and state certification in Virginia.
Andréa's mission as a massage therapist is to enhance muscle relaxation, provide mind calming benefits and thereby promote wellness. She plans to enroll in additional courses leading to a degree in physical therapy, in order to combine her expertise in massage with active physical rehabilitation.
Living in the Richmond area her whole life, Andréa looks forward to serving the community that has given her such a strong foundation.
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| Ruth Boo Neal Perkins, NCMT |
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Massage has been part of Ruth 'Boo' Neal Perkins entire life. Growing up in a medically oriented family, she has always been interested in helping others and in the health care world. Massage therapy is her way to contribute to both. After she graduated from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in 1996, she decided to attend Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College (PTMC) in Phoenix, Arizona, a nationally accredited school that has been educating massage therapists for years. Following graduation from the 1,150-hour program at PTMC, she was fortunate to be the youngest massage therapist at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix. It was a great experience and she learned an enormous amount from the seasoned therapists there. One of the best parts of the job was massaging a number of famous political, sports, musical and theatrical celebrities.
In addition to the knowledge and techniques Boo learned out west, when she returned to Richmond she gained new approaches from working as an assistant to a physical therapy practice. She knew she wanted to stay in her hometown of Richmond and decided to start her own practice. While building her practice Boo enjoyed doing pain management lectures and women's wellness workshops. She had a thriving practice for over three years.
After she had her first child she decided to work with the team at Doctors- Chiropractic & Rehab. We are happy to have her join our team because of her invaluable experience in massage therapy.
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Maggie Simpson, NCMTB
Maggie has always had a passion for helping others. She has been an avid fund raiser, participant and volunteer for many nonprofit organizations over the years including: The United Way, St. Jude's Hospital, Parkinson's Research Foundation, AIDS Walk, Breast Cancer Walk and the Life with Cancer Run. It is her true calling to be able to give to others. Being introduced to massage as a young adult, Maggie realized she could change lives through the power of massage therapy.
Upon graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006 with a degree in Parks, Recreation and Sports Management, Maggie knew she had the foundation to continue her education on the path to a healthcare career. IN 2008 she enrolled at the Institute of Massage Therapies here in Richmond and graduated at the top of her class. Prior to graduation, Maggie had the opportunity to begin working at a local spa as well as joining the Advanced Wellness Centre. She takes great interest in orthopedic and sports massage which is complemented by her background in neuromuscular therapy and myofacial release.
Maggie has found her true calling in life and practices what she believes. She lives her daily life embracing a philosophy of well-being where mind, body and spirit are in balance, each contributing to a holistic sense of health and happiness. Maggie has always enjoyed the great outdoors (she even worked as a zoologist at the Maymont Foundation) and has a love for all things active. She is constantly seeking her next great adventure in life!
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Jack Budd, Certified Massage Therapist 
Jack Budd decided to pursue a career in massage therapy after graduating high school. Jack studied at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy where he was trained in holistic healing philosophy based on the principles of Edgar Cayce, a father of holistic medicine. In school, Jack learned the importance of treating the mind and spirit in addition to the body to achieve ultimate wellness. He studied such modalities as Reflexology, Craniosacral, Jin Shin Do, Shirodhara and Cayce technique, different from Swedish massage in approach. Jack graduated in 2001 and has been practicing in Richmond and the surrounding areas ever since, working in spas, salons, and in more clinical environments alongside physical therapists and chiropractors.
In addition to massage therapy Jack has a degree in music and is completing his music business degree at VCU. Jack is a trained classical guitarist and an active musician in several Richmond bands. He plans to return to school for music therapy and to explore the fusion of music and tonal therapy into his practice.
As the first male massage therapist to join the Advanced Wellness Centre, Jack's unique approach to massage is a welcome addition to our team.
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