Our Mission
At Blue Ridge Massage and Bodywork, we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their well-being. Regardless of your health and wellness goals, we can offer a variety of services to help you achieve them.
Meet the Team
Dana Moats
Owner/Massage Therapist
My introduction to massage was after a diagnosis of degenerative disk disease at the age of 17. The experience of pain relief along with many other benefits was all I needed to know that I wanted to share the power of healing touch with others and set forth on a career in therapeutic massage.
I graduated from Haywood Community College in 2012 with my Associates Degree in Applied Science-Therapeutic Massage. Over the years, I have studied several modalities including neuromuscular, myofascial release, craniosacral, etc.
My massage style is an integrated blend of swedish and deep tissue techniques. I tailor each session based on the clients needs to ensure an effective but relaxing mind and body experience.
License # 15318
Elyza Barfield
Massage Therapist
Hello, my name is Elyza. I recently moved to Waynesville from Willmington, NC. I have always had a passion for self-care and holistic approaches to healing. I love helping people struggling with pain and discomfort, step into a pain-free and healthy life.
Each massage is tailored to meet the needs of my clients using Thai influenced modalities, deep tissue, and myofascial release.
I'm looking forward to bringing my expertise in massage therapy to the community.
License # 20177
Kim Forman
Massage Therapist
Kim Forman, a former massage instructor, has been a practicing massage therapist for 20 years, with a wide range of experience, from spa treatments to clinical massage.
She is trained in deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, hot stones, heated bamboo, shiatsu, guasha, cupping, positional release, active engagement, reiki, and many more modalities.
What does all of this mean? It means she has a lot of tools in her pocket and will use whichever ones feel like the best fit for your individual needs.
She firmly believes in empowering her clients to take part in their well-being and loves taking the time to talk about the potential root causes of particular issues and how to mitigate them.
She is also a strong advocate for the power of self-care and would like to encourage you to make it a priority.
You only get one body. You deserve to feel good in it. License # 13491
She is trained in deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, hot stones, heated bamboo, shiatsu, guasha, cupping, positional release, active engagement, reiki, and many more modalities.
What does all of this mean? It means she has a lot of tools in her pocket and will use whichever ones feel like the best fit for your individual needs.
She firmly believes in empowering her clients to take part in their well-being and loves taking the time to talk about the potential root causes of particular issues and how to mitigate them.
She is also a strong advocate for the power of self-care and would like to encourage you to make it a priority.
You only get one body. You deserve to feel good in it. License # 13491
Deannie Brooks
Massage Therapist
After discovering the Great benefits of massage on my own injured neck, I was excited to learn more about the relief and healing I felt.
I graduated from the Center for Massage and
Natural Health of Asheville NC, in 2015, becoming a licensed massage therapist.
Allow me to work with you, in either a therapeutic or relaxing massage fashion. Trigger point, target pain, neuromuscular, thai, Swedish, lymphatic, or pregnancy massages are all one click away. Along with identifying and modifying possible repetitive postural and positional issues that may be causing a potential problem.
Ongoing pain, discomfort, and stress can rob your energy and enthusiasm for life. Massage can give the balance and peace that your mind and body seek.
License # 15244
Daniel Earle
Massage Therapist
Daniel is an WNC local who specializes in NMT, Trigger Point Therapy, and Deep Tissue Massage.
After working many years in construction, landscaping and maintenance he sought massage for relief of aches and pains related to repetitive motion and physical labor.
He became interested in learners how to provide the helpful care that he received for others. He graduated from the WNC School of Massage in 2019.
In his continuing education journey he has studied various modalities including traditional Thai techniques, Reflexology and Myofascial Release. He believes massage can be a powerful tool in a holistic approach to healing and self care.
License # 18502
Alexis Pollard
Massage Therapist
Alexis has recently started her journey as a massage therapist, earning her license in 2023. She enjoys providing both relaxation and therapeutic. She prioritizes the comfort and well-being of her clients and works with each client to make sure their massage is perfect for their unique circumstances
In her free time, Alexis enjoys crafting, baking, cooking and spending time with friends and family. License # 21272
In her free time, Alexis enjoys crafting, baking, cooking and spending time with friends and family. License # 21272
Grace O'Neil
Massage Therapist
Grace grew up in an athletic family in Athens, Georgia, and has always loved exploring the world through movement and sensory experience. In 2014, she moved to Asheville to attend Warren Wilson College, where she studied Outdoor Leadership and led the Wellness Crew. It was there that she discovered her passion for a more holistic, embodied approach to wellness.
After an accident put her athletic pursuits on hold, massage therapy became a vital part of her healing journey. Moved by how much it helped her, she went on to study at the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga and later completed advanced medical and Thai massage training. Her work blends ancient techniques, deep compressions, and assisted stretching with deep tissue and trigger point therapy to create sessions that are both grounding and deeply restorative.
Grace recently earned her Corrective Exercise Specialization, adding tools to help clients build strength, mobility, and confidence that carry into daily life. Now a trail runner living with her husband in the western Pisgah Mountains, she draws inspiration from the rhythms of nature and brings presence, intuition, and genuine care to every session.
After an accident put her athletic pursuits on hold, massage therapy became a vital part of her healing journey. Moved by how much it helped her, she went on to study at the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga and later completed advanced medical and Thai massage training. Her work blends ancient techniques, deep compressions, and assisted stretching with deep tissue and trigger point therapy to create sessions that are both grounding and deeply restorative.
Grace recently earned her Corrective Exercise Specialization, adding tools to help clients build strength, mobility, and confidence that carry into daily life. Now a trail runner living with her husband in the western Pisgah Mountains, she draws inspiration from the rhythms of nature and brings presence, intuition, and genuine care to every session.