About Our Practitioners
Hesper Jones, Owner
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist #14156
Certified Reiki Master
In 1996, Hesper graduated from the Fingerlakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY where she received her degree in therapeutic massage. She obtained her license to practice massage therapy in the State of New York and the State of North Carolina. Before pursuing her degree in therapeutic massage, Hesper received an associates degree with a focus on anatomy, physiology and psychology. She has been a full time massage therapist for 28 years and has worked with physical therapists, medical doctors, and chiropractors throughout her career.
Hesper has helped to alleviate pain associated with many conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, tension and migraine headaches, whiplash, low back pain, neck pain, spondylosis, and sciatica.
In addition, she also regularly attends continuing education classes, seminars, and training to keep up with the growing and changing field of massage therapy so that she can provide her clients with the best massage experience.
Her hobbies include gardening, walking/ hiking/ sightseeing in the mountains, state parks and lakes, nature photography, and spending time with her rescued dogs and cats.
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Ryan Sargent, Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist #14171
Certified Reiki Master
Ryan has focused his practice around Bodywork & Energywork over the past 13 years. A deep understanding of anatomy and physiology is paired with an intuitive and keen awareness of energy to curate a practice that is structured, intuitive, meditative, and most importantly, effective. Ryan received an Associates degree in Massage Therapy in 2012 and a B.S. in Exercise Science in 2020. With the intent to work with the body and not on it, communication is key in more therapeutic situations. He is trained in and specializes in Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, Thai, Zen Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, Myofascial Release, Reiki, Akashic energy work, and is also a meditation teacher. Ryan has also worked as a clinical massage instructor in Asheville where he taught advanced deep tissue and clinical massage techniques. When not doing bodywork, you can find Ryan playing music with his band or out on the trails or on a lake with his wife and pups.
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Erin Salyer, Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist
Erin attended St. Petersburg’s Cortiva Institute in 2015 and has since worked in studios and the clinical setting with chiropractors and physical therapists.
While growing up in central Florida, Erin regularly received chiropractic and naturopathic treatment, which is what eventually catapulted her into the world of massage and bodywork therapy.
“I love what I do, I really enjoy the whole exchange that takes place in each session and to be able to help ease pain in a person’s daily life is why I continue on this healing path.”
Erin specializes in therapeutic modalities such as neuromuscular, trigger point, and myofascial therapies, has helped clients presenting with scoliosis, plantar fasciitis, shoulder impingement, etc. She has a big heart for helping special needs populations, as well as those transitioning into the end of life, specifically through hospice care.
Erin is also a mom, wife, choir singer and fiddle player. She can usually be found hiking through western NC with her doggos, and hopes to add another good buddy to the family very soon.
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Liza Tuttle, Licensed Acupuncturist
Liza is a North Carolina native, and a graduate from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts with a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine.
She began her journey with Chinese Medicine while in undergrad at Appalachian State University. Discouraged with the limits of Western Medicine and a longing to understand her own body, she decided to try acupuncture. She was instantly fascinated with the philosophies and effectiveness of Chinese Medicine. She knew right then and there that it would be her life path to pass these incredible tools onto others.
After graduating, she began practicing at The Acupuncture Center of Asheville. She relocated to Hickory, North Carolina (where she was born) with her husband to plant roots. Liza is inspired to offer a unique approach of wellness and care to clients in the Hickory area, and also in Morganton.
In addition to acupuncture, she uses modalities such as herbs, nutrition, cupping, gua sha, and lifestyle modification when providing her patients care. Her treatments integrate these modalities to provide each patient with individualized care and address the root of their imbalances.
Liza is dedicated to holding space for each person she encounters with compassion, respect, and knowledge of the medicine. She enjoys helping others heal from acute and chronic pain, low energy, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, digestion issues, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders.
When she is not at the clinic, Liza enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and dogs, paddle boarding, mountain biking, and seeing live music.
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Jenna Brittain, Certified Assisted Lymphatic Therapist
”I was born and raised in Morganton, NC. I graduated high school from Burke Middle College in 2013. In 2016 I graduated from UNCG with a bachelor’s in kinesiology.
I always knew I wanted to learn more about the body with a holistic approach. I was a corrective therapist for 3 years before learning assisted lymphatic therapy.
I enjoy being outdoors, traveling when I can and enjoying the gym in my down time.”